Photo: Knebworth House by Heron2 (Heron on en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About this place
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.
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Plan your visit
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.
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View St Albans Roman Wall on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of Knebworth House there are 2 historic properties, including 1 historic building and 1 historic house, across Historic Houses and National Trust sites.
Within 10 miles of Knebworth House there are 3 historic properties, including 2 historic houses, across Historic Houses and National Trust sites.
Within 20 miles of Knebworth House there are 33 historic properties, including 12 historic buildings, 9 churchs and 9 historic houses, across Churches Conservation Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.
Facts
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Hertfordshire, England
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