Killerton

National Trust celebrates 80th anniversary of much-loved Killerton and Holnicote

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/29/2024 - 10:04pm

In 1944 Sir Richard Dyke Acland and his wife Lady Anne made the decision to hand over their ancestral estates to the conservation charity as being hereditary landowners was at odds with their political beliefs. Their wish was that the land be enjoyed by everyone and for the countryside to be protected.

Today, as well as welcoming visitors throughout the year, both estates are home to pioneering nature conservation projects.

At Holnicote, these include the re-introduction of beavers to Exmoor, the Stage Zero river restoration where the River Aller has been reconnected to...

Killerton’s ‘Make do and mend’ circular fashion exhibition to celebrate Sustainable Fashion Week with clothes mending workshop 

This autumn Killerton, near Exeter, will be running a drop -in workshop to offer advice and tips to people wanting to look after and repair treasured clothing, or wanting to reduce, reuse or recycle fashion.

The workshop connects to the theme of this year’s fashion collection, ‘Thirsty for Fashion’ at the National Trust property which looks at cyclical fashion through the ages and the impact of ‘fast fashion’ today.

On Saturday 30 September, from 11-4pm, join Molly from Darn Good Studios and Cat from Mend Assembly, who can demonstrate a wide range of skills and answer...

National Trust’s Killerton conserves Grade I listed chapel 

The National Trust’s Killerton, near Exeter, has begun an extensive interventive conservation plan to repair the historic chapel. The Chapel of the Holy Evangelists at Killerton was built in 1841 at the request of Sir Thomas Acland, 10th Baronet.

Designed as a grand chapel by C. R. Cockerell and is based upon the Lady Chapel and Crypt of Joseph of Arimathea at Glastonbury. It is Killerton’s only Grade I listed building and so the most significant building on the Estate.

The chapel was in need of extensive repair and building works began on the stonework structure in...

Reused, recycled, reborn: New exhibition at Killerton explores how circular fashion from the past can inspire what we wear today 

‘Thirsty for Fashion’ a new exhibition at Killerton house just outside Exeter, will showcase over 50 items from the National Trust’s largest fashion collection, highlighting pieces that demonstrate the techniques used to repair, remodel, reuse and rewear clothing from the 18th century to the present day.

The exhibition, running from 11 February to 5 November, will also feature some of the ways contemporary designers and makers are rethinking our approach to fashion as our collective understanding of the environmental impact of the fashion industry grows.

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Christmas joy as Devon Carers and NT Killerton team up to provide Peer Support

The National Trust Estate at Killerton has joined forces with Devon Carers this Christmas by inviting the charity’s Peer Support Craft Group to decorate one of the trees inside the house.

Earlier this year, Killerton signed up to become a Carer Friendly Devon supporter and the two organisations have already carried out some great work together.

In the run-up to Christmas, Killerton invited Devon Carers to put its stamp on one of the fir trees in the chapel. The Peer Support Craft Group made a wonderful array of different decorations and the Peer Support team did a...

The perfect way to create Christmas memories with your loved ones

Experience the magic of Christmas with a special illuminated trail perfect for friends and family at Killerton, near Exeter.

What better way to walk off festive feasts than to enjoy an enchanting walk in the fresh air with loved ones?

Christmas at Killerton, which opened last month, creates timeless memories as visitors explore a beautiful world of lights and colour at the stunning National Trust property.

Matthew Findlay, Head of UK Trails for Raymond Gubbay, said: “As the festive holiday approaches, Christmas at Killerton is the perfect place to spend an...

Get ready to sparkle with over a million Christmas lights at Killerton

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/09/2021 - 9:23pm

The countdown to Christmas has started and National Trust’s Killerton in Exeter is getting ready to welcome a brand-new glittering illuminated Trail from 26 November 2021 to 2 January 2022.

Get your Christmas sparkle on and be surrounded by over a million twinkling lights, colourful trees and amazing illuminated installations, all choreographed to a soundtrack of much-loved seasonal music transforming Killerton’s majestic gardens into a winter wonderland.

There will be burnished lantern trees filled with flickering flames, neon strings stretched between towering trees,...

Win a family ticket to Killerton's after dark Christmas illuminated trail

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A brand new after dark Christmas illuminated trail will be bringing festive sparkle to the garden at the National Trust’s Killerton Estate, near Exeter, from 26 Nov 2021 to 2 Jan 2022 and we’re offering you the chance to win a family ticket to the opening night on 26 November 2021.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year when twinkling lights and seasonal sounds fill the air with festive fun. Wrap up warm and be transported into a winter wonderland where you will discover sparkling tunnels of light, walk under giant baubles and beneath trees drenched in...

Christmas at Killerton: The after-dark illuminated trail through festive gardens

Event Date: 
26/11/2021 - 4:30pm to 02/01/2022 - 10:00pm
Venue: 
Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3LE

The countdown to Christmas has started and National Trust’s Killerton in Exeter is getting ready to welcome a brand-new glittering illuminated Trail from 26 November 2021 to 2 January 2022.

Get your Christmas sparkle on and be surrounded by over a million twinkling lights, colourful trees and amazing illuminated installations, all choreographed to a soundtrack of much-loved seasonal musictransforming Killerton’s majestic gardens into a winter wonderland.

There will be burnished lantern trees filled with flickering flames, neon strings stretched between towering trees,...

Discover a brand new after-dark Christmas lights trail at KIllerton

A brand new after-dark Christmas illuminated trail will be bringing festive sparkle to the garden at the National Trust’s Killerton, near Exeter, from 26 Nov 2021 – 2 Jan 2022.

A magical trail, featuring spectacular lighting set to a soundtrack of favourite seasonal tunes, will transform the estate’s landscaped grounds and gardens.

Visitors will be able to make memories as they discover sparkling tunnels of light, walk under giant baubles and beneath trees drenched in jewel-like colour. They can get into the festive feeling watching the flickering flames in the fire...

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