Confirmed · Kent · Attraction
Knole and Knole Park
opening scenes of the 2026 film in Wuthering Heights. National Trust visitor access; parking and indoor admission arrangements apply; allow allow a half day.
- On screen as
- opening scenes of the 2026 film
- Series and episodes
- Film (2026) · Film (2026)
- Access
- National Trust visitor access; parking and indoor admission arrangements apply
- Time needed
- Allow a half day
- Where
- Sevenoaks
On screen
How Knole and Knole Park appears
Kent Film Office confirms that the production visited Knole Park to film the opening scenes of Wuthering Heights. This gives the 2026 film a location well beyond its Yorkshire landscapes. The real estate is at Sevenoaks in Kent, while the film uses it within the world of Cathy and Heathcliff. A visit therefore needs two maps in mind: the actual destination and the fictional story geography. This page does not promise that every room, courtyard or path in the National Trust property appears on screen.
The real place
What you can visit
Knole offers a managed heritage visit with parkland and indoor spaces governed by different access arrangements. Decide whether you want a walk in the park or a house visit before planning the day. The National Trust’s visitor information explains booking and access options, and its map is more useful for arrival than a film frame. Respect conservation barriers and give the estate’s deer space. Public access does not extend to every building or private area, and filming arrangements are not a guide to what visitors may enter.
Choose your arrival method before reserving a timed visit. A walk from the station takes time and includes an ascent, so leave a generous margin instead of scheduling a train to reach Sevenoaks just before entry. In the park, keep dogs under control and never approach deer for a photograph.
Kent Film Office ↗Sevenoaks is the rail gateway, followed by an uphill walk through town or an onward taxi. The National Trust recommends booking parking in advance for a car arrival; arrange the house admission you want separately. Allow at least half a day for an unhurried combined visit. Use the current property calendar for showroom dates, as indoor access varies seasonally. Wear shoes suited to park paths and ask the property about the best route for your mobility needs.
Common questions
Planning a responsible visit
Was Knole used in the 2026 film?
Yes. Kent Film Office confirms filming of the opening scenes at Knole Park.
Is Knole in Yorkshire?
No. It is at Sevenoaks in Kent, so plan it as a separate trip.
Do I need to book?
Arrange parking and any indoor admission through the National Trust, using the calendar for your date.
Plan your visit
Build it into the day.
Knole works as a separate Kent day, not an extension of the Yorkshire driving loop. Use the National Trust property information for any further local heritage stops; this guide’s filming claim remains limited to the confirmed 2026 connection.
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