Protect Killerton's trees and woods appeal

Thanks to you, last year we were able to carry out vital conservation on some of the treasures in the collection at Killerton. Now that these treasures inside have been cared for, we need your help to raise £60,000 to care for Killerton’s trees. This includes woodland, wood pasture, orchards, veteran and ancient trees, and the incredible wildlife they support. The Aclands left Killerton to the nation for everyone’s enjoyment. Will you donate today to help keep caring for Killerton?

We need your help to raise £60,000 to help protect Killerton's majestic trees and magical woods
Killerton's woodlands cover 1,200 acres
Over 10 of the UK's 17 breeding bat species are found at Killerton

Donate to Protect Killerton's trees and woods appeal

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Dormouse make there homes in Ashclyst forest

£5 will allow us to put up a box to act as a home for dormice in Ashclyst Forest.

£20 will allow us to plant five young trees in the new woods we are creating on the estate.

A veteran beech tree found on the Killerton estate

£100 will allow us to build a protective fence around one of our veteran trees.

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Other ways to help

Fundraise for us

If you want to show your support and be a fundraiser, our latest fundraising kit is the perfect place to start.

A aerial view of the Killerton estate, Devon

The value of gifts in wills

Thanks to a very generous gift in a will, we were able to replace the leaking roof at Killerton. Without legacies and donations, special places like Killerton would face an uncertain future.

Dedicate a donation

Support Killerton by dedicating a donation to someone special and adding your precious memories to our interactive map. A unique way to remember a loved one or celebrate a special occasion, your donation will help us inspire future generations.

" Killerton is home to amazing wildlife-rich woodlands, and a fine collection of veteran trees that have witnessed centuries of change on the estate. This year’s fundraising appeal will help us protect these valuable assets and plant new woods and trees to be enjoyed by future generations."

Volunteers, staff and the community gather around Killerton's new roof to say thank you for the support to the roof project — Killerton staff and volunteers gather to say thank you for the community support to the roof project

Killerton Devon

Our roof is not leaking - thank you

The project to care for Killerton is complete and the scaffolding has now been removed. Find out what we've been up to.

Find out more about the project

Why give to the National Trust

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of supporters to look after the historic buildings in our care. Not only do our supporters help to conserve beautiful homes and stunning gardens. They also ensure that future generations have places where they can be inspired by stories of the past, enjoy peace and time to reflect, and make memories to treasure. Your donation will go towards this project and other vital conservation work on our buildings at this special place. With your support, we can continue to protect the irreplaceable. For everyone, for ever.

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