Mid Devon Walking Festival: Heritage Orchards
Join Killerton rangers on a short walk to one of Killerton's heritage orchards. The orchard is a haven for nature and supplies apples for traditional cider making.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Devon has lost 90% of its traditional orchards since the 1950s. Discover what we are doing at Killerton to conserve, improve and increase these uniquely precious habitats.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children over 12, accompanied by an adult welcome
- Meeting point
Meet outside the engine house in the main visitor carpark at Killerton House. EX5 3LE
- What to bring and wear
Please wear comfortable walking boots or sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Paths could be muddy after heavy rain.
- Accessibility
Distance: approximately 1 mile. Terrain: Mostly flat with some uneven surfaces. Suitable for those with their own outdoor tramper. Assistance dogs welcome.
- Other
The visitor car park is free to National Trust members. £2.20 for non-members.
Upcoming events
Relaxed Hour in the house
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.
Playing by the rules: fashion exhibition in the house
Killerton's 2024 fashion exhibition will explore children's clothes of the 19th and 20th century.
Ranger led walk - Bounteous meadows
Join Area Ranger Griselda on a walk through seas of swaying grasses and wildflowers.
Archaeological finds revealed, part of Festival of Archaeology
What did the University of Exeter's archaeology department discover in a recent excavation at Columbjohn on the Killerton estate?