Christmas arrives at Killerton

Killerton, near Exeter, has been transformed for Christmas, with The Snow Queen and Father Christmas arriving to begin the festive celebrations.

The house will be open from Saturday 24 November and will transport visitors into Hans Christian Andersen’s mystical world of The Snow Queen. The story will take place throughout the house, with the rooms in the Georgian mansion transformed into scenes from this much-loved tale of friendship and adventure.

The magic will continue outside with a Snow Queen themed activity trail set under twinkling festive lights. Taking place in the parkland and Chapel grounds, the trail will feature lots of fun activities, perfect for both the young and young at heart.  To help keep you warm on the trail visit the dairy café at the start; where you can treat everyone to a warming hot chocolate.

As well as this, Father Christmas will be coming back to Killerton in his traditional green suit. Tucked away in the stables, he will be in his magical grotto every weekend in December and from 2-4pm on the 17-19 December and all day 20-21 December.

The Killerton Kitchen restaurant will be serving a festive menu, including all your Christmas favourites and their delicious roast turkey. The shop will have an array of toys, gifts and treats, perfect for Christmas shopping and where you can pick up your locally grown Christmas tree.

Booking for The Snow Queen and Father Christmas is essential. To book your timed tickets for The Snow Queen or visit to Father Christmas, please visit the website, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton. Visits to Father Christmas cost £6 per child and includes a gift.