Killerton - National Trust

Killerton - National Trust
Killerton
Broadclyst
Exeter
Devon
EX5 3LE
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Killerton

E-mail

killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

01392 881345

Fax

01392 883112

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Killerton House taken from the park
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Fine 18th-century house with costume collection, hillside garden and estate. Delightful hillside garden featuring rhododendrons, magnolias, and rare trees. Stunning parkland walks all year round.

Venue Type:

Historic house or home, Garden, parklands or rural site, Heritage site

 Opening hours

Killerton House & Garden Open; 11 February - 9 March 2011; 11am-3pm
10 March - 4 November; 11am-5pm
1 December - 23 December; 2pm-4pm (daily)

 Admission charges

Admission prices:
House & Garden Adult - £9.30
House & Garden Child - £4.70
House & Garden Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) - £23.50
House & Garden Family (1 adult and up to 3 children) - £14.50
Group (15 or more) Visits House & Garden Adult - £7.60
Group (15 or more) Visits House & Garden Child - £3.80
Garden Adult - £6.80
Garden Child - £3.40
Garden & Park open every day throughout the year from 10.30am - 7pm/dusk (whichever is earliest) - Free to National Trust members.
Under 5's free

Discounts

  • National Trust
 Getting there

By road - Off Exeter to Cullompton road (B3181); from M5 northbound, exit 30 via Pinhoe and Broadclyst; from M5 southbound, exit 28 and follow signs
Bus services - Stagecoach in Devon 1/A/B Exeter to Tiverton, alight Killerton. Turn ¾ mile
By train - Pinhoe, not Sunday, 4½ miles; Whimple, 6 miles; Exeter Central and St David's, both 7 miles

Home to the 'Paulise de Bush' costume collection, with over 9,000 outfits.

Collection details

Costume and Textiles, Natural Sciences, Social History

Key artists and exhibits

  • Paulise de Bush costume collection
  • Garden by John Veitch
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Objects of Desire, 2013 Costume exhibition

  • 16 February — 31 December 2013 *on now

2013's fashion exhibition will have some of the most luxurious vintage fashion and accessories from the 20th century and highlight the ultimate in designer and couture clothes. Glamorous gowns, gorgeous bags and exquisite shoes will be among the items on display against a magical new series of backdrops

Admission

Free. Usual property admission prices apply.

Objects of Desire, 2013 Costume exhibition

  • 11 October — 31 December 2013 *on now

Glamorous gowns, gorgeous bags and exquisite shoes will be among the items on display against a magical new series of backdrops

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Killerton parkrun

  • 5 January — 28 December 2013 *on now

A free 5K family event for runners of all ages and abilities. Its not a race but a timed run organised and marshalled by local volunteers. Register at parkrun.org.uk/killerton free entry. Every Saturday throughout the year Suitable running gear Some areas can get very muddy during wet weather

Where

Meet outside the chapel 9am

Admission

Free. Property admission charge does not apply.

Objects of Desire, 2013 Costume exhibition

  • 13 — 31 December 2013 *on now

Glamorous gowns, gorgeous bags and exquisite shoes will be among the items on display against a magical new series of backdrops

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Killerton, 01392 881345, killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=e29840eb-8e23-4c58-be5e-56273ebba14b

Killerton parkrun

  • 14 December 2013 9-10am
  • 21 December 2013 9-10am
  • 28 December 2013 9-10am

Every Saturday throughout the year

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Where

Meet outside the chapel 9am

Admission

Booking Not Needed.
Suitable running gear.
Some areas can get very muddy during wet weather.
Ffi contact: Killerton, 01392 881345, killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=953ae662-d9da-4817-bc10-dbc4ef0cde27

Christmas at Killerton- A Christmas Carol

  • 23 November — 24 December 2013 *on now

See stunning displays in the house as you follow Scrooge to find the meaning of Christmas. Feel festive with Christmas trees, lights and the magic behind this festive classic.

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.

Late night opening

  • 13 — 14 December 2013 11am-6pm *on now

Enjoy an evening wander around the house, see the lights on the trees and stock up on gifts in the shop until 7pm.

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.

Victorian Father Christmas

  • 14 December 2013 2-3:30pm

A gift for every child aged 10 or below. £3 per child.

Admission

Child £3.00

Late night opening

  • 20 — 21 December 2013 11am-6pm

Enjoy an evening wander around the house, see the lights on the trees and stock up on gifts in the shop until 7pm.

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.

Victorian Father Christmas

  • 21 December 2013 2-3:30pm

A gift for every child aged 10 or below. £3 per child.

Admission

Child £3.00

Christmas at Killerton- A Christmas Carol

  • 27 — 31 December 2013

See stunning displays in the house as you follow Scrooge to find the meaning of Christmas. Feel festive with Christmas trees, lights and the magic behind this festive classic.

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.

Christmas at Killerton- A Christmas Carol

  • 2 — 5 January 2014

See stunning displays in the house as you follow Scrooge to find the meaning of Christmas. Feel festive with Christmas trees, lights and the magic behind this festive classic.

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.

Ashclyst Forest Trail

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-killerton.htm

Trail exploring the forest around Killerton.

How to obtain

Call 01392 881345 or email killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Victorian Servants and Plant Hunters Living History Tours

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-killerton.htm

Living history tours of the property featuring Victorian characters.

How to obtain

Call 01392 881345 or email killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Getting there

By road - Off Exeter to Cullompton road (B3181); from M5 northbound, exit 30 via Pinhoe and Broadclyst; from M5 southbound, exit 28 and follow signs
Bus services - Stagecoach in Devon 1/A/B Exeter to Tiverton, alight Killerton. Turn ¾ mile
By train - Pinhoe, not Sunday, 4½ miles; Whimple, 6 miles; Exeter Central and St David's, both 7 miles

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