Knebworth House Gardens
RHS Partner Garden
Free RHS Member days
10.30am–5pm, Monday–Friday (BH excluded) when open
About the garden
The gardens at Knebworth House have been evolving since at least the 17th century, but the present layout largely dates back to the Edwardian era and was designed by renowned British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens.
Visitors can explore the shady Green Garden before emerging into the sunny Gold Garden, which features a circular pool and fountain. The soft shades and relaxed planting of the adjoining Brick Garden offer a striking contrast to the formal Rose Garden. The walled Vegetable Garden showcases an ever-changing display of fruits, vegetables and edible flowers.
Other highlights include the Herb Garden, recreated in 1982 from Gertrude Jekyll’s 1907 design; the Sunken Lawn, Pergola and the Victorian Bowling Alley; and the Dinosaur Trail, where children can learn about the T-Rex, woolly mammoth and other fascinating prehistoric creatures.
Facilities
- Assistance dogs only
- Children’s play area
- Parking
- Plant sales
- Toilets
Key features
- Sculpture
- Herbaceous border
- Pond or lake
- Champion trees
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.