Knebworth Park Conference & Banqueting Centres & Venues

I am a bit torn by the ‘star rating’ as the The red Hot Chillli Peppers, the supporting Reverend Makers, The Wombats & Dizzie Rascal were great, but the the rest was a shambles. First & last time at a Concert there!
We had been told previous that the parking situation there was a nightmare, especially trying to leave, hence parked at Stevenage Train Station, taxi there (asked about booking a taxi back too be told that there would be plenty there on the return journey). Once dropped off, a mile trek to the stage, up a steepish hill.
Left before the Encore in the hope of getting a taxi back to Station, it had started to rain while the Chilli’s were on but, on leaving it poured, waited for at least 2 hours for a taxi only to be told by the Police that they were not allowing in more taxi’s onto the Park & too walk. The Police at this area were not even local in the taxi area & had to radio to find out directions. We were then instructed to walk at least 2 miles down an unlit country road, cars passed, even the Police in an Incident Van, it was extremely dangerous at 1 o’clock in the morning. At the end of lane there was a proper road, was able to flag down a taxi. Load of people missed the last trains and there was no info given out about where they could stay, but I doubt there was anywhere available. The Taxi driver told us that he had been at the Park once & on the second time had been turned away, he also said that Organiser never seem to consult or even take advice from them on the best way for Taxi access, it was a disgrace. They could of had shuttle buses, people would have paid & it would have got a lot more walking people off the Park, easier, quicker & most importantly safer. Was due to get back in doors around 2am, instead 4.30am arrived! I will be writing to the Park & Police.

Knebworth Park is easily accessible by car open nearly all year round, and offers the experience of touring a stately home plus a good adventure park for the children including a fort and wildlife trails through the park. Guided tours are available around the house and packages are on offer for either the house tour or full access to the park depending on budget and interest. They also offer fun days ranging from cars to fun activities for the children including crafts. It also offers in the ground separate function rooms for different occasions to hire. The negatives are the pricing. Separate packages you choose works out quite costly. Totally inaccessible by foot no bus’s covers this area and not very convenient by foot. So unless you have a car you might find it hard getting here.