Knole Park

Taken just before 8am on a cold October morning, this photo shows a Fallow Deer stag watching the winter sun rise above the Kent hills, in the beautiful grounds of Knole Park just outside Sevenoaks. 

Knole is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, which means that the park is a protected conservation area and we work hard to ensure it remains a thriving habitat for its range of wildlife. The park is made up of many different areas - acidic grassland, parkland, woodland and ponds - and each is home to a range of flora and fungi as well as a clutch of rare invertebrates. Knole is fortunate to be home to a 350-strong deer herd, maintained by Knole Estate, which visitors enjoy seeing in their natural habitat all year round.

The deer are not looked after by the National Trust. They are cared for by Knole Estate’s Park and Deer Keeper Dom Andrews. If you would like to find out more about Dom’s work in the park, please take a look at his seasonal blog, which highlights the sights to look out for and how he cares for the wild deer herd and ancient estate year-round. Click HERE for Dom's Blog.