Killerton

Get your glad rags on, work up your best Charleston, and get your cocktail glass at the ready! Served up with a twist of iconic Heartbreak style, this outdoor adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is the perfect way to mark 100 years since prohibition.

'The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the UK’s premier all male theatre company – with direct links to the history of William Shakespeare – invite you to join them for the breathless and brilliant tragedy, Macbeth. 

'You’re invited to celebrate Annabelle’s 10th birthday, hosted by everyone’s favourite MP candidate, Janet Crumb! (Almost) everyone is welcome… that is, everyone apart from Chloe’s particularly smelly new friend, Mr Stink.

Famous for it's rare trees and shrubs, the garden is the jewel in the centre of the Killerton estate. The Garden Team work hard to keep the garden looking it's best. Find out what they're up to this month.

Enjoy a walk around the garden in summer and soak up the scent of fragrant roses in the Terrace, the areas of wildflower meadow and the sound of birdsong.

The ground floor of the house is open daily 1-4pm (last entry 3.30pm)

Step inside as if it were the 1920s/1930s, and the relaxed family home of Sir Francis Acland, 14th Baronet. 

The fashion exhibition will reopen on 21 June Killerton's fashion collection is the largest cared for by the National Trust, with over 20,000 pieces of clothing, accessories and objects.

Ashclyst Forest is one of the largest woods in East Devon and a haven for butterflies, bluebells and birds. With car parking and waymarked trails Ashclyst is a great place for a walk on the wild side.

Explore more of the Killerton estate and the delights of Danes wood.

Visit the shop at Killerton for a great selection of spring inspired gifts, homeware, plants and award-winning estate produce.

Looking for the perfect gift or perhaps you're in need of some retail therapy? You can browse our full range via our online shop. Your purchases and support enable us to continue to care for the nature, beauty and history we all miss.

Killerton is helping nature to recover with help from the Green Recovery Challenge Fund.

Discover Killerton's wildlife and the conservation work happening on the estate.

The bear hut needs a little work this year to ensure it delights visitors for years to come. See what's being done.

We're batty about bats! A team of expert volunteers are making exciting discoveries about the bats that live on the Killerton estate.

Ever wanted to delve deeper into the stories of your favourite National Trust places? This six-part series from Channel 4 took you behind the scenes with architect and presenter George Clarke, as he visited some of the grand stately homes, quirky cottages and beautiful gardens in our care.

As some of our rangers are trained handlers, we're able to monitor our dormouse population between April and October, as part of the National Dormouse Monitoring Programme.

Like many family homes, Killerton has seen many architectural changes over the years to accommodate busy family life.

The Acland family, who left the estate to the Trust in 1944, did so for the benefit and enjoyment of everybody. From Royalist to Socialist, here's a brief history of the Acland family who called Killerton home.

Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 7th Baronet, wished to have garden and parkland fit for his family seat at Killerton. Find out about John Veitch's legacy.

A pretty little 1930's inspired cottage on a hill at the heart of the Killerton Estate, this former rector’s cottage is great for walkers and outdoor lovers. Renovated to give a luxurious feel, this little lodge now sleeps 4, and has stunning parkland views.

With the estate chapel set just behind the cottage, the school house itself is where Sunday school was held in days gone by. Today, it’s been renovated to provide a luxurious and relaxed cottage, sleeping 6, next door to the adjoining Crabtree Lodge.

This lovely 1920s carriage drive lodge is nestled in Killerton's parkland and has views towards Ashclyst Forest. It's a stones throw from the house, renowned garden and chapel. A great spot for walkers and families. Sleeps 4.

Tucked away in Ashclyst Forest, you'll find a secluded retreat. Ashclyst is the largest forest in East Devon and is a haven for wildlife. The cottage is semi-detached, part-thatched and spacious, with its own large garden to the front and rear. Sleeps 6.

You'll find Longmeadow on the outskirts of the Killerton estate, not far from the village of Broadclyst. The thatched row of three adjoining places together form Mooredge Cottages. Many original features are intact, including open-beam ceilings, inglenook fireplaces and latticed windows. There's also a large shared garden. Sleeps 4.

Mattress Cottage is on the outskirts of the Killerton estate, not far from the village of Broadclyst. One of three adjoining places that form Mooredge Cottages. Sleeps 5.

You'll find Broad Ley on the outskirts of the Killerton estate, not far from the village of Broadclyst. One of three adjoining places that form Mooredge Cottages. Sleeps 6.

Now more than ever, we all need access to nature, fresh air and open spaces. Become a member today and you can explore our outdoor places and park at most of our car parks free of charge. What's more, your membership will go towards looking after nature, beauty and history for generations to come.

For 125 years, people like you have helped us protect some of the UK's best-loved places. Everyone needs nature, beauty and green spaces now more than ever. But our income has dropped sharply due to the coronavirus crisis, and our essential conservation work is at risk. Please give what you can to help us look after these places, so people and nature can thrive.