Activities at Killerton

Killerton garden autumn walk

Enjoy a stroll around the garden whilst taking in the palette of autumnal colours from vibrant planting and trees as far as the eye can see. Admire the deep orange berries of the Chinese scarlet rowan, the red berries and furry leaves of the Cotoneaster lacteus, and the Zelkova carpinifolia turning a deep, buttery yellow.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Stretch your legs at Killerton

Whether you're here for a dog walk, a gentle stroll to enjoy the views, or an adventure with your young explorers, the outdoors at Killerton has a walk for you.

Killerton garden winter walk

Explore the garden at Killerton in winter to see such gems as the Tibetan Cherry Tree and the carpets of cyclamen.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Killerton garden summer walk

Take an easy stroll around the house garden and enjoy the spectacular colours and rich array of scents of the summer landscape.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Killerton toddler and buggy walk

Take a mini walk perfect for little legs and pushchairs through the hillside garden and park at Killerton.

• Easy
• 30 mins
• 1.5 miles (2.4km)

The Chapel

A day at Killerton isn't complete without a visit to Killerton's chapel. The grounds of the chapel are a quiet place to seek comfort and reflect.

Plains walk

This dog-friendly walk takes you through one of Killerton's hidden secrets, an enclosed, far-reaching expanse of grassland.

• Moderate
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)

Killerton dog walk

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.

• Easy
• 45 mins
• 2.5 miles (4.0km)

Danes Wood walk

An enchanting walk through nearby Danes Wood, a haven for wildlife with the perfect habitat for insects, small mammals and birds.

• Easy
• 1 hour 15 mins
• 2.5 miles (4.0km)

Two Chapels Walk

This riverside walk takes around two hours, giving you time to enjoy both of Killerton's chapels, historic parkland and ancient woodland. It can be muddy in places so is unsuitable for pushchairs. The car park, garden, park and toilets at Killerton are open and you’ll need to book tickets before you visit.

• Easy
• 1 hour 30 mins
• 3.5 miles (5.6km)

The Christmas trail

The trail is over for this Christmas.

Bringing your dog to Killerton

With miles of paths and tracks, dogs love walkies at Killerton. Find out where you can go with your dog and where they can run off the lead; take a look at some dog-friendly walking routes.

Guided walks around the parkland

Join our knowledgeable parkland guides on a walk to find out more about the landscape, history and wildlife of the historic parkland.

Killerton to Broadclyst

A surfaced and gentle route shared with walkers and horse riders through farmland and along quiet country lanes.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 3.0 miles (4.8km)

The six best places to see spring flowers at Killerton

Spring is just around the corner and we've chosen the six best places to the see signs of spring on your visit, including swathes of snowdrops, colourful cyclamen and camellias.

Killerton to Clyston Mill walk

Take an easy 6-mile walk from Killerton to the village of Broadclyst and enjoy the rural landscape and countryside views.

• Easy
• 2 hours 30 mins
• 6.0 miles (9.65km)

Killerton family flower trail

Follow in our gardener's footsteps and see how many springtime blooms you can count on our Family Flower trail.

• Easy
• 40 mins
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)

Killerton garden spring walk

Enjoy a walk around the garden in spring to nature's wonders, including spectacular spring blossom.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 1.0 mile (1.6km)