Knowle Park

A Place That Belongs to Its Community

Knowle Park is a vibrant, welcoming space for everyone. As a country park, nature reserve and outdoor event venue, it provides free public access, opportunities to connect with nature, and a setting for community life to flourish. It reflects the heart of Cranleigh and plays a valued role in the landscape of the Surrey Hills.

Landscape for Everyone

The park offers scenic walking trails, peaceful open meadows and a beautifully designed wildlife lake, supporting a wide variety of native plants and animals. With accessible pathways and welcoming open spaces, Knowle Park invites walkers, families, dog owners, runners and nature lovers to enjoy its natural beauty.

Visitors can also relax with refreshments from our on-site kiosks, Heartwork Coffee and Moooh! Ice Cream, adding a friendly, local touch to days spent in the park.

A Dynamic Outdoor Event Space

As a versatile outdoor event space, Knowle Park features multiple open-air event spaces, including a natural amphitheatre, lakeside stage, and our charming ‘Secret Garden’ community art space. These atmospheric areas host performances, community celebrations, fitness sessions, charity events and seasonal activities, bringing people together in a truly inspiring setting.

Family-Friendly Adventure

The park includes a well-loved adventure playground, designed to spark creativity and confidence in young visitors. Surrounded by nature and thoughtfully integrated into the landscape, it’s a favourite destination for local families.

Powered by Community & Local Partnerships

Knowle Park Trust works closely with volunteers, local groups and organisations, whose passion and involvement help keep the park thriving. Regular users, such as Cranleigh parkrun, Wild Tots and various wellbeing and nature-based groups, bring life, learning and community spirit to the park throughout the year.

Caring for Nature & the Surrey Hills Landscape

Sustainability is central to the Trust’s work. We manage the land through environmentally responsible practices, supporting biodiversity, planting native species, protecting habitats and operating with a low environmental footprint by using local suppliers, contractors and materials wherever possible.

In every season, Knowle Park offers something special. Moments of calm, bursts of creativity, and the joy of shared experiences in nature. It’s more than a park; it’s a living, breathing community space shaped by the people who love it. Whether you come to walk, play, explore or celebrate, Knowle Park invites you to feel at home in the outdoors.