Category Archives: 2008

This issue, traditionally, is when I promote our perennial Christmas Carol readings in the Banqueting Hall.  This year, however, all three nights have sold out, over a month in advance – a great tribute to Colin Greenslade, on the 10th … Continue reading →

It is 25 years to the month that a film producer named Geoffrey Reeve came to Knebworth House to make a film called “The Shooting Party”. Of all the films that have used the House as a location, this one … Continue reading →

I return victorious, the debate won.  The good people of Lytton, British Columbia, sided with the “Toff” over the “Prof”!  Bribing the audience with Bulwer Lytton bookmarks from the Knebworth House Gift Shop prior to the vote might have had … Continue reading →

If things go to plan, I shall be in Canada when you read this, defending the name and reputation of my great-great-great-grandfather – and figurehead of Knebworth House – Edward Bulwer Lytton, in a public debate with Professor Scott Rice … Continue reading →

I have enjoyed the unlikely double bill for August on the Forthcoming Attractions board as you leave Knebworth Park – Led Zeppelin and Noddy.  Unfortunately this year it is not the band itself (next year is the 30th anniversary of … Continue reading →

Throughout the month of July Knebworth House Gardens plays host to the first of our two special summer exhibitions. The word “Zimbabwe” translates into English as “great stone house” and Zimsculpt is an exhibition of great Zimbabwean stone sculptures. One … Continue reading →

You may have read in the press that the colourful Icelandic singer Bjork is playing in the Park on July 5th – she is, but not at a traditional Knebworth Park concert, only as part of our annual Renaissance Dance … Continue reading →

Many will be aware that for some years we have been working with Knebworth Park Cricket Club to try and find a long term home for the Club.  Since the 1800s we have gifted the Club a peppercorn rent on … Continue reading →

Well, the daffodils were out, but the sun was still on its winter break for our Parish Open Day.  Despite a bitter north wind and water-logged roads, about 200 parishioners joined us to celebrate the first Sunday of our Season.  … Continue reading →

Invitation to all residents of Knebworth Parish – join us as we herald the beginning of Knebworth House and Country Park’s 2008 Season with our Parish Open Day on Sunday 16th March.  Free entry to everyone who lives in Knebworth … Continue reading →