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A family home and a great estate. Glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland with fine 18th-century house.
Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3LE
Asset | Opening time |
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House (last entry 30mins before closing) | 11:00 - 16:00 |
Wider parkland | Dawn - Dusk |
Garden | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Stables Coffee Shop | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Killerton Kitchen Café | 11:00 - 16:00 |
Shop | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Chapel | 11:00 - 16:00 |
Second-hand bookshop | 10:00 - 16:30 |
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £16.50 | £15.00 |
Child | £8.50 | £7.50 |
Family | £41.30 | £37.50 |
1 adult, 3 children | £24.80 | £22.50 |
The Second-hand Bookshop is open, and all money raised helps to care for Killerton. We gladly accept small donations of good quality books at the bookshop.
Dogs are allowed on short leads everywhere outside. Assistance dogs only in historic buildings, including the interior and terrace of the Killerton Kitchen Café. Dogs are welcome in the Stables Coffee Shop. Please keep dogs under close control around livestock.
Killerton Kitchen Café is located in the house, facing the garden and serves hot and cold food and drinks, sandwiches and light snacks. Assistance dogs only.
There are six EV charging points located in the first section of the visitor car park. They are type 2 sockets. They can be accessed using mobile app, RFID card, or contactless payment device. Visit our EV charging partner, RAW Charging's website (www.rawcharging.com/drivers) to download the app before your visit.
There are parking spaces on site. The surfaces of the main car parking are tarmac and/or gravel. The surface of the overflow car park is gravel and grass.
Inside the shop you'll find plenty of inspirational gifts and homeware items. All our delicious food range is made especially for us here in the UK by small artisanal producers using the finest, carefully sourced ingredients.
The Stables Coffee Shop is available to all visitors and and serves hot and cold food and drinks, sandwiches and light snacks. The Stables Coffee Shop also welcomes dogs and muddy boots.
Toilets are open in the visitor car park, by the house and in the garden.
Cycle parking (‘Sheffield’/inverted-U stand style) is available in the visitor car park by the entrance to the Stables. Cyclists are welcome. We’re happy to refill drinks bottles at the café or from dedicated fountains in the toilet blocks. A range of offroad cycle trails are available starting from the property and around the estate.
Some steep routes in parts of the garden. Stepped entrance to the house, alternative accessible entrance through side door. Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilets in car park, house and garden. Tramper for hire. Bookable relaxed sessions are available, see our events page for details.
A map is available from Visitor Reception showing the garden paths, slopes and inclines. Path surfaces are tarmac or fine gravel. Paths are accessible with motorised mobility aids or children’s pushchairs. As a hillside site, manual or self-propelled wheelchair users may find the hills and slopes challenging.
There is a hardstanding, level path leading from the Stable block exit to the house. The level path leading to the garden and terrace then changes to a gravel surface.
Adapted toilets are in the car park (limited space), by the house and in the garden. Baby changing facilities are in the car park, by the house and in the garden.
The Tramper, an all terrain motorised scooter, is available to hire either for a morning (10am-12.30pm) or afternoon session (1pm-3.30pm). Please telephone us in advance for more information on routes and to make a booking by calling 01392 881345 or email killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk
There are 10 designated spaces for disabled visitors where the parking area surface is tarmac and 10 additional spaces on a gravel surface, all approximately 75 metres from visitor reception. Visitors parking in accessibility spaces do not need to obtain a parking ticket.
There are a number of benches with and without arms around the main garden route and chapel grounds. Sit-able chairs are positioned in most rooms in the house. Most do not have armrests. Please ask a volunteer to point out the chairs that can be used.
An induction loop system is in place by the tills in Visitor Reception, Killerton Kitchen Café, The Stables Coffee Shop and the shop.
Visitor Reception is accessed through the original, uneven, cobbled stable yard. This may cause difficulty for some visitors, please ring the bell located under the entrance archway for assistance.
Any of our guides can be printed in alternative formats. Please contact us 01392 881345 or email killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk for assistance.
A bell to ring to request for a buggy driver for transport to the house is to be found on the side of the grey kiosk in the car park. The buggies operate between 11am and 3.30pm and are run by volunteers. The buggies aren't able to accommodate wheelchairs. The buggy service can be used to avoid the cobbled visitor reception area.
Killerton Kitchen Café has seating on two levels. The first area has level access from the garden.
Manual wheelchair loans are available from visitor reception (two available on a first come, first served basis) during normal opening hours.
From M5 southbound: leave at J28, go through Cullompton on B3181, follow brown tourism signs for Killerton on B3181 heading towards Broadclyst. From M5 northbound: exit J29. Keep right onto Honiton road/A3015, take 4th exit at the roundabout and follow signs for B3181 Pinhoe/Broadclyst. Killerton is signposted on brown tourism signs. Go through Pinhoe, then Broadclyst on B3181. Killerton is shortly after leaving the village of Broadclyst - turning on the left. There are 6 electric vehicle charging points are available. See ‘Facilities’ for more information.
Parking: 280 yards. Follow signs to main visitor car park (not up the main drive to the house).
Pinhoe, 4½ miles; Whimple, 6 miles; Exeter Central and St David's, both 7 miles. From Pinhoe it is possible to catch the 1/1A bus to Killerton.
Arriving by bus? Choose yourself a free book from our second hand bookshop! Just show your chosen book (below the value of £5) and bus ticket to our volunteers behind the till. Buses 1 and 1A run frequently between Exeter city centre and Tiverton, passing through Broadclyst, Cullompton, and other towns in between. Killerton is an approximately 1km walk from the 'Killerton Turn' stop. The first 60m is along a grass verge and thereafter is a mix of gravel and tarmac shared cycleway.
Arriving by cycle? Choose yourself a free book from our second-hand bookshop! Just show your chosen book (below the value of £5) and cycle helmet to our volunteers behind the till. Killerton is approximately 7 ½ miles (11.5 km) from Exeter city centre and is easily reached along almost unbroken segregated cycle routes. Follow the segregated local cycle network route E2 Exeter to Broadclyst, then traffic-free National Trust footpath and cycle trail from Broadclyst to Killerton. Cycle parking is located by the Engine house in the Visitor car park near the property entrance. There are a range of companies offering cycle hire (including e-bikes) in and around Exeter. Examples include those linked here: https://bit.ly/ExeEsturaryVisitorInformation Hop on Hire https://hoponhire.co.uk/ Forest Cycle Hire https://forestcyclehire.co.uk/ Plan your route with the link below.
We hold the Good Journey Mark for welcoming car-free visitors! Visit Killerton car-free and choose yourself a free book (below the value of £5) from our second-hand bookshop by showing your cycle helmet, bus ticket, or proof of your journey on foot (pictures or a GPS recording of your journey from home) at the till with your chosen book.
Killerton is equipped with resources to help make your visit a memorable one. Read on to discover how you can best access this special place.
We invite you to experience a traditional, feel-good Christmas at Killerton. Meander through the house and soak in the cosy feel of fairy lights and garlands, with festive family fun on offer in the outdoor trail, taking you through the gardens and Chapel grounds.
Killerton is a two pawprint rated place. With miles of paths and tracks to explore, dogs love walkies at Killerton. Find out the best dog-friendly walking routes and where they can run off the lead.
Explore the garden, woods and parkland at Killerton. With an estate that covers 6,400 acres, you'll find fun and adventures for children of all ages.
From Ranger walks to apple pressing, take a look at the events coming up at Killerton over the next few months.
A friendly Georgian house, once home to generations of the Acland family. Explore the ground floor of the bustling family home as it looked in the 1920s/30s. The house is open daily 11am to 4pm (with last entry 3.30pm).
On the first-floor of the house you'll find the annual fashion exhibition, displaying a carefully curated selection from the National Trust's biggest historic fashion collection.
A Grade I listed chapel, built in 1841.
A garden of historic significance, famous for its collection of shrubs and specimen trees. Discover the Lady Cott (Bear's hut) and ornamental dairy; curious thatched buildings nestled between the trees.
Historic parkland with extensive woodland and an ancient Iron Age fort.
One for younger children, with a slide, behind the Stables courtyard. Another with swings, in a leafy hideaway by the car park.
Stables Coffee Shop (dog friendly) serves drinks, cakes, light lunches and snacks. The Killerton Kitchen Cafe opens with the house daily 11am to 4pm, offering a slightly wider menu overlooking the formal gardens.
Shop in the original stables selling gifts, homeware and plants. Second-hand Bookshop.
Join us for the very exciting new fashion exhibition in 2024, themed around childhood. The exhibition will draw on the Killerton collection and explore children's clothing of the 19th and 20th centuries, many of them part of the Margaret Bodley collection of children's clothes which was acquired by the National Trust in the early 1980s.
We invite you to experience a traditional, feel-good Christmas at Killerton. Meander through the house and soak in the cosy feel of fairy lights and garlands, with festive family fun on offer in the outdoor trail, taking you through the gardens and Chapel grounds.
From Ranger walks to apple pressing, take a look at the events coming up over the next few months.
Step inside and explore the country house residence of Sir Francis Acland, 14th Baronet, home of the Acland family from the late 17th century. The house is open daily.
Discover what to see and do in Killerton's diverse garden. There’s plenty of space for walks and adventure at this country estate near Exeter.
Follow the journey of conservation at the places in our care in a new series, Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, broadcast on the BBC. Killerton features in episode 4, where our experts and conservators tell the stories of collections and unusual collectors through the Diana dress and the chapel rose window. You can now watch the episode on BBC iPlayer.
Explore the forests, orchards and parkland on the vast estate at Killerton and discover the creatures that live here, from Highland cows and dormice to bats and butterflies.
Explore the garden, woods and parkland at Killerton. With an estate that covers 6,400 acres, you'll find fun and adventures for children of all ages.
We invite you to experience a traditional, feel-good Christmas at Killerton. Meander through the house and soak in the cosy feel of fairy lights and garlands, with festive family fun on offer in the outdoor trail, taking you through the gardens and Chapel grounds.
An enchanting walk from the Killerton estate to nearby Danes Wood, a haven for wildlife.
During your visit to Killerton, enjoy a circular walk across Front Park and up Dolbury Hill, known locally as The Clump.
This circular walk highlights some of the many ancient trees that you can see in the garden and park at Killerton, including sweet chestnuts that were planted some 250 years ago.
This dog-friendly walk takes you through one of Killerton's hidden secrets, an enclosed, far-reaching expanse of grassland.
A 2.5-mile circular walk with wide open space where dogs can be on and off the lead while you enjoy far-reaching views and rolling Devon countryside.
This buggy-friendly circular walk follows surfaced paths through the parkland, garden and chapel grounds and is a great introduction to Killerton.
Enjoy a delightful circular walk from Killerton through orchards, woodland and picturesque thatched cottages at Sprydon.
This dog-friendly walk follows a 19th-century carriage drive though traditional parkland before finishing with a close up view of the old quarry and extinct volcano.
Find out about walking, cycling, orienteering and horse riding at Killerton.
Horse riders can explore Killerton, Devon thanks to the miles of permissive bridleways that take in Danes Wood, Killerton Park and Ashclyst Forest.
Stop by the Stables Coffee Shop for some refreshments, before browsing for gifts and souvenirs in the National Trust shop or second-hand bookshop.
A thatch cottage with original features and a large garden, on the edge of the great Killerton estate with its 18th-century house, garden and parkland walks.
A pretty little 1930's inspired cottage on a hill at the heart of the Killerton Estate in Devon with beautiful views towards Ashclyst Forest.
A traditional thatch cottage stay on the border of the Killerton estate.
On the wonderful Killerton Estate in Devon, this pretty 1930’s inspired cottage nestles in acres of countryside, looking towards Ashclyst Forest, perfect for escaping the city.
A charming thatched cottage complete with open-beam ceilings and an inglenook fireplace.
Stay in the parklands of Killerton in this contemporary restored lodge house.
A fairy-tale thatch cottage in a magical forest setting.
Explore Ashclyst Forest through the lens of award-winning wildlife photography series, 'Hidden Species', by Holly Daniels.
This month we are celebrating Killerton's heritage orchards. Enjoy apple activities everyday and join the ranger team at weekends to press apples and learn about traditional cider-making.
Follow the garden trail to celebrate all things apple and autumn and take part in seasonal games and activities.
Killerton's 2024 fashion exhibition will explore children's clothes of the 19th and 20th century.
Would you enjoy a quieter visit to Killerton? We're able to offer relaxed sessions; designed to be of benefit to visitors who prefer a quieter and calmer experience, such as those with autism, SEN or dementia.
Explore Ashclyst Forest through the lens of award-winning wildlife photography series, 'Hidden Species', by Holly Daniels.
Join Killerton ranger, Ollie Jones and discover some of the 1500 veteran trees on the Killerton estate.
Immerse yourself in festive cheer, enjoying inspired decorations, twinkling lights, seasonal music, games, trees dressed by local groups, hearty food and winter walks.
Would you give away your family home for your political beliefs? Sir Richard Acland did just that with his Killerton Estate in the heart of Devon, when he passed it on to the Trust in 1944. Today, you'll find a friendly Georgian house set in 2,600 hectares (6,400 acres) of working farmland, woods, parkland, cottages and orchards.
Killerton house is home to the National Trust's biggest fashion collection, with more than 20,000 items of historic clothing and accessories. The core collection was begun by Paulise de Bush before it was first shown at Killerton in 1978. Head to the first floor of the house to immerse yourself in the annually changing fashion exhibition.
There's plenty of calm space in the glorious garden, beautiful year-round with rhododendrons, magnolias, champion trees and formal lawns. You can explore winding paths, climb an extinct volcano, discover an Iron Age hill fort and take in distant views towards Dartmoor.
The Aclands lived at Killerton for almost 300 years and in that time they renovated the house into a Georgian mansion and transformed the garden and estate with exotic plants.
The Acland family, who passed on the estate to the Trust in 1944, did so for the benefit and enjoyment of everybody. Here's a brief history of the family who called Killerton home.
Discover some of the highlights in the collection at Killerton, from an historic landscape painting to a pair of special wine goblets.
Killerton is home to the National Trust’s biggest fashion collection, with more than 20,000 items of historic clothing and accessories, some dating back to the 17th century.
Conservation work is a vital part of what the National Trust does at Killerton in Devon. Discover more about our latest initiatives.
Learn more about Killerton's ‘Three Rivers’ Landscape Recovery Project, where we're aiming to restore nature and the natural landscape, with a focus on improving habitats for the future.
The chapel at Killerton is undergoing extensive conservation work. Follow this exciting project and find out ways that you can support. Help us to ensure that the chapel can be enjoyed by everyone, for ever.
Killerton’s estate is an important wildlife haven, but is threatened by climate change. Thanks to the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, projects have been completed to protect its grounds.
Killerton relies on more than 400 volunteers to carry out conservation work across its house and estate and is looking for more people to join its friendly and dedicated team.
Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.