Discover more about Devon's turbulent history during the Civil War period and see what life was like in a royalist camp.
Learn about the Acland's role in the war and take a bookable tractor ride to the Acland's earlier house at Columb John and the site of Cromwell's garrison.
More Information: Killerton, 01392 881345, killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk
Killerton’s annual classic car day has reached its ten year mile stone and, to celebrate, the event will be extended to a two-day festival.
On Sunday and Monday (25 and 26 May) from 10.30am-5pm there will be hundreds of vehicles on display in the historic parkland at Killerton.
A significant occasion in the classic car world, which has grown every year with increasing popularity, this year’s event is set to be the biggest yet with a display of over 250 elegant vehicles. Killerton are keen to celebrate the landmark anniversary with a live jazz band, family games, drinks,...
Leave a lasting memory for somebody special by planting snowdrops in our chapel grounds.
11am-4pm both days.
Bring a trowel and the family to help our gardeners create a spectacular display of snowdrops whilst leaving a lasting memory in the garden for a loved one.
More Information: Killerton, 01392 881345, killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk
Find timeless, historical garments transformed from natural fibres to catwalk fashion in our latest costume exhibition 'the nature of fashion'. This latest exhibition highlights the skills and processes involved in creating intricate cotton, wool, linen and silk garments from raw materials.
Help us wake up the apple trees in our orchard for our next cider crop in the autumn. Bring something along with you to make a loud noise, featuring live music.
Free entry for national trust members, please visit nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton for further details.
Killerton garden near Exeter is a blaze with autumn colour from deep burgundies, brazen coppers to fiery yellow hues.
As part of the estate’s Victorian plant-hunting legacy, the garden showcases a variety of shrubs, trees and plants that produce colour through the seasons. Non-native plant species, from common Acers to Japanese Pagoda and Tibetan Cherry varieties, look particularly bright and colourful at this time of year; and visitors particularly enjoy the Mahonias and delicate, butter-yellow Tulip trees.
Head Gardener Kate Tuke said: "There’s such vibrancy so late in...
