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Knebworth House is a Grade II* listed historic house in Hertfordshire, and a member of Historic Houses. Find out how to visit and what's nearby.
About Knebworth House
Knebworth House in Hertfordshire has been held by the Lytton family since 1490, giving it one of the longer family ownership histories among English country houses.
The building is a Tudor Gothic mansion, its dramatic exterior added in the 1840s by the novelist Edward Bulwer-Lytton.
That transformation gave it the turrets and gargoyles that have made it recognisable far beyond the country house circuit.
Since 1974 it has also been known as a concert venue, having hosted some of the largest open-air rock events ever staged in Britain.
Read more on WikipediaFacilities
Plan your visit to Knebworth House
Nearest station: Knebworth Rail Station (1.2 miles)
Open weekends and daily during school holidays, approximately mid-March to end of September; check the official website for exact open days.
Places to visit near Knebworth House
Shaw's Corner
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View St Albans Roman Wall on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Knebworth House there are 4 historic properties, including 2 historic houses, across Historic Houses and National Trust sites.
Within 10 miles of Knebworth House there are 6 historic properties, including 4 historic houses, across Historic Houses and National Trust sites.
Within 20 miles of Knebworth House there are 37 historic properties, including 12 historic buildings, 12 historic houses and 9 churchs, across Historic Houses, Churches Conservation Trust and English Heritage sites.
Facts
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Hertfordshire, England
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