Activities at Killerton

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)

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.

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.

Plant hunters and tree collecting

Killerton is home to trees from all continents except Antarctica. Find out why.

Killerton to Broadclyst cycle trail

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)

Front Park and The Clump Walk

A circular dog-friendly stroll across Front Park and up Dolbury Hill to discover an extinct volcano and Iron Age hill fort.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)

Deodar Glen Walk

This dog-friendly walk follows a nineteenth century carriage drive though traditional parkland before finishing with a close up view of the old quarry and extinct volcano. It can get muddy so unsuitable for pushchairs.

• Easy
• 1 hour 30 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)

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)

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)

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)

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.

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)

Killerton ancient trees walk

This walk highlights some of the many ancient trees around the garden and park, but do look around you as you follow the walk for many more.

• Easy
• 1 hour
• 2.0 miles (3.2km)