British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted Attic Tour
Join our expert guide and a BSL signed interpreter on an tour of some of the hidden attic spaces at Knole.
Hidden above the showrooms lie Knole's attics. Join a behind the scenes tour to explore these spaces and see a different side to Knole with simaltaneous BSL interpretations from Heritage Interpreters. This behind the scenes tours will take in the decorated ceilings, graffiti, witchmarks - also known as ritual protection marks - and artefacts found in the Retainer's Gallery, South Barracks and Upper King's Room.
This tour will last approximately 45 minutes and is reserved for Deaf people, but can still be enjoyed by accompanying visitors.
Standard admission applies. As well as a ticket for an attic tour, you will need a minimum of an Outdoor and Tower ticket. Admission is charged per person. Car parking is included in normal admission. Admission is free for National Trust members but should still be pre-booked.
Please note:
- Standard admissions charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- Please go to the Visitor Centre by 1.20pm to exchange your ticket for a tour pass. The visitor welcome team will direct you to the meeting point for your tour.
- Please expect steep staircases and uneven floors in places. The attics are not accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs. If you require a carer, please call us on 01732 462100 to arrange this. In the event of an emergency there is no lift evacuation. The primary and secondary escape routes are down two flights of stairs, which consists of 50 steps in total.
- Content is aimed at an adult audience, children welcome at parents discretion.
- Tours will start promptly at 1.30pm.
- Due to the attics location it will not be possible to join tours after 1.30pm.
- Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time to park and collect your tour pass from the Visitor Centre. We recommend arriving at Knole no later than 1pm.
- It is not possible to issue refunds for tours if you are unable to attend or arrive after the tour has started.
- Numbers are strictly limited on these exclusive tours. Please ensure you book a ticket for every member of your party. It will not be possible to purchase additional tour tickets on the day of your visit.
- Attics tours do not include entry to the showrooms or car parking.
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Join our expert guide and a BSL signed interpreter on an tour of some of the hidden attic spaces at Knole.
Hidden above the showrooms lie Knole's attics. Join a behind the scenes tour to explore these spaces and see a different side to Knole with simaltaneous BSL interpretations from Heritage Interpreters. This behind the scenes tours will take in the decorated ceilings, graffiti, witchmarks - also known as ritual protection marks - and artefacts found in the Retainer's Gallery, South Barracks and Upper King's Room.
This tour will last approximately 45 minutes and is reserved for Deaf people, but can still be enjoyed by accompanying visitors.
Standard admission applies. As well as a ticket for an attic tour, you will need a minimum of an Outdoor and Tower ticket. Admission is charged per person. Car parking is included in normal admission. Admission is free for National Trust members but should still be pre-booked.
Please note:
- Standard admissions charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- Please go to the Visitor Centre by 1.20pm to exchange your ticket for a tour pass. The visitor welcome team will direct you to the meeting point for your tour.
- Please expect steep staircases and uneven floors in places. The attics are not accessible for wheelchairs or pushchairs. If you require a carer, please call us on 01732 462100 to arrange this. In the event of an emergency there is no lift evacuation. The primary and secondary escape routes are down two flights of stairs, which consists of 50 steps in total.
- Content is aimed at an adult audience, children welcome at parents discretion.
- Tours will start promptly at 1.30pm.
- Due to the attics location it will not be possible to join tours after 1.30pm.
- Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time to park and collect your tour pass from the Visitor Centre. We recommend arriving at Knole no later than 1pm.
- It is not possible to issue refunds for tours if you are unable to attend or arrive after the tour has started.
- Numbers are strictly limited on these exclusive tours. Please ensure you book a ticket for every member of your party. It will not be possible to purchase additional tour tickets on the day of your visit.
- Attics tours do not include entry to the showrooms or car parking.