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Knebworth House (Knebworth)

Description: Address: Knebworth / Hertfordshire / England / Well-known for hosting rock concerts!

Newest Review: ... with blood-curdling screams, has always made me too scared to go on this slide! Just next to the fort is a bouncy castle (free of charge) and a miniature steam train (free of charge). In addition there is an adventure playground, with zip wires, climbing ropes and swings. I could spend all day at the fort, but I usually persuade the kids to jump on the free vintage bus that takes you to the ... more

... house and gardens, which include the Dinosaur Garden. ~~The Dinosaur Gardens~~ The Dinosaur Trail is a relatively new and surprisingly tacky addition to Knebworth. Situated in a wild corner of the formal gardens, 72 very large and brightly coloured p...more

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Knebworth House (Knebworth): Fun, history, beauty - all in one place (1366 words)
by - written on 30/07/09 (Very useful, 200 readings)
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Knebworth House is a stately home dating from 1490, close to Stevenage in Hertfordshire. Although the house itself is a very pleasant place to visit, Knebworth is much more than just a stately home. For me, Knebworth means rock concerts, fun with the children and long walks. My first visit to Knebworth was at my first rock concert, in June 1980, when I danced along in the rain to the sounds of Elkie Brookes, Santana, Mike Oldfield and the Beach Boys. Since that time I have moved closer to Knebworth, and over the years have discovered that the park is an endless source of fun for children of all ages, that the gardens are lovely to walk around on a summers ... Read the complete review