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Knowle Park Trust
The Knowle Park Trust was created after the landowners, Nick and Rowena Vrijland, decided to open up this beautiful land to the public.
Knowle Park Trust holds the land in perpetuity to protect it as a valued community asset.
The Trustees are committed to preserving this important open space and maintaining it as a lasting green sanctuary for Cranleigh - a place where both people and nature can flourish.
Aims & Objectives
The trust is committed to protecting this unique landscape and improving its flora, fauna and wildlife habitats.
The Trust will carefully balance this with its use as an amenity and recreation resource for Cranleigh and surrounding areas and develop close ties with the community by focusing on six key aspects: culture, education, heritage, recreation, ecology and wellbeing.
Links continue to be forged with local societies, groups, institutions and initiatives to ensure that all of the benefits and opportunities that the park can afford are realised.
Knowle Park has a rich history that continues to shape how it is used and valued today. Once part of a historic estate, the park has evolved into a shared community space where heritage, nature, and creativity come together.
Every event, gathering, and project held here adds a new layer to its story, connecting present-day community life with the park’s past.
Knowle Park is supported by clear policies and guidelines that help keep the park safe, fair, and accessible for everyone who uses it.
These policies shape how the space is managed and how activities take place — you can read more about them on the policies page below.
Knowle Park’s history is cared for and carried forward by a dedicated team of trustees and community volunteers who work behind the scenes to protect, improve, and animate the space for everyone.
Their ongoing stewardship helps ensure the park remains welcoming, creative, and sustainable for future generations. Learn more about the people who make this possible below.
Knowle Park’s byelaws help protect the park, its wildlife, and the experience of all visitors by setting out the rules for how the space should be used.
They ensure the park remains safe, respectful, and enjoyable for everyone — you can read the full byelaws below.
