The Castle and Park - Major Functions

Knepp Castle - designed by John Nash, the architect of the Brighton Pavilion - overlooks a stunning, expansive lake at the heart of the 3,500 acre Knepp Estate.  The Castle is set in a 700 acre park now frequented by free-ranging fallow deer, Exmoor ponies, longhorn cattle and Tamworth pigs.

While the Castle itself, as a family home, is not available for hire, it is often used as the scenic backdrop for large occasions such as polo events, charity functions, craft fairs and company fun days held in and around the park.

Rates vary and are by negotiation through the Estate Office (01403 741235).

Polo & Events

Knepp Castle Polo Club provides a superb venue for corporate entertaining.  It is often used by companies looking for novel ways to thank staff and their families for their contribution to the success of a company, or to mark a prestigious point in the company’s development such as an anniversary, office opening or a large contract confirmation. 

A Family Fun Day is perfect for this kind of occasion and all sorts of additional features can be provided as side-attractions to the main event of a sponsored polo match, including activities to keep children amused and entertained.

Bookings can be made through the Knepp Castle Polo Club Secretary, Karen Pearson 01403 741007, or take the link to their website. www.kneppcastlepoloclub.co.uk 

Walled Garden - Weddings & Parties

The extensive old walled garden next to the Castle is available for private functions.  There is plenty of room for pitching the largest of marquees.  Rates vary depending on numbers etc and inquiries can be made through the Estate Office (01403 741235).

The Walled Garden has proved a particularly popular venue for weddings since the site is sheltered from the wind yet attracts the sun throughout the day, there is plenty of adjacent parking, and it has the added advantage of containing guests - as opposed to an open park setting where guests are prone to wander off! 

Helicopters can land in the park, very close to the walled garden. 

The Bothy - Management Training Days, Conferences & Meetings

Originally a Victorian cow shed and later a shoot lunch hut, the Bothy sits in woods in the heart of the Deer Park overlooking Springwood Pond.

In 2001, this woodland building became available as a training centre, conference facility & meeting room for groups of up to 40 (or more with a marquee). It has a main room and three break-out rooms plus kitchen fitted to the highest catering standards and a set of four WCs. 

The Bothy is a wonderful venue for any company seeking something more adventurous and out of the ordinary.  Deer, pigs, longhorn cattle and ponies wander freely in this part of the park and the Bothy’s secluded location, in the heart of a wood, provides a unique and enjoyable atmosphere.

We can assist with local caterers and any other requirements.  The adjacent Springwood Pond can be used for water and other activities in conjunction with the Bothy, & both are available to hire on a daily basis through the Estate Office (01403 741235).