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Christmas 2024 at Killerton

Visitors enjoy the sparkling lights inside the house at Killerton
Make family memories at Killerton this Christmas | © James Dobson

From 30th November - 5th January Killerton will be immersed in festive cheer, with fairy lights and garlands filling the house and stable block. Festive family fun will be on offer in the outdoor trail, taking you through the garden and Chapel grounds.

A feel-good Christmas

A warm welcome with a beautifully decorated house

Weave your way through the ground floor of Killerton house traditionally dressed with lush green garlands, sparkling trees, decorative fireplaces and fairy lights to give that feel-good glow of Christmas. 

As you move through the house you will encounter a series of cosy scenes, from Christmas games around the fire in the music room, to afternoon tea and carol singing in the drawing room, to a dining room laden with a Christmas feast.

Spot family photographs and replicas of Agnes Acland's Christmas cards in the entrance hall, enjoy the cheerful display of decorations in each room and add your Christmas wishes to the wishing wreath.

 

Prefer a quieter visit?  Why not book on to one of our 'Relaxed hour' house sessions; designed to be of benefit to visitors who prefer a quieter and calmer experience, such as those with autism, SEN or dementia. These sessions will be running on the 4th, 11th, and 18th December from 10am-11am - booking essential.

 

 

Visitors enjoy the cosy Christmas in the house at Killerton, Devon
Visitors enjoy the cosy Christmas in the house at Killerton, Devon | © Steve Haywood

Festive fun in the garden and parkland

Do you have a family Christmas tradition?

Join us for family fun and take part in the outdoor children’s trail. Discover Christmas traditions old and new with interactive activities for all ages leading you through the gardens, parkland and Chapel grounds. 

Design a Victorian Christmas card, build a marble run, and put on a festive show just as the Killerton Acland's did.

The outdoor trail is free to all visitors, normal admissions apply. 

A music themed activity in the children's christmas trail at Killerton
The interactive Christmas trail weaves its way through the gardens and parkland | © Daisy Edwards

Christmas in the Chapel

Community Christmas trees

Head to the chapel and marvel at the talented community groups that have lovingly decorated 12 sparkling Christmas trees.

The trees will be displayed from 30 November. 

Community decorated trees sparkling in the chapel at Killerton, Devon
Community decorated trees sparkling in the chapel at Killerton, Devon | © Daisy Edwards

Christmas FAQs

Festive food and drink

Think seasonal flavoured hot chocolate and tasty treats. Why not take a mince pie on a walk around the gardens? Or treat yourself to a Christmas lunch after soaking in the festive atmosphere of the house. The Stables Coffee Shop and Killerton Kitchen Cafe will have a delicious winter menu launching later this year. 

 

Christmas shopping at Killerton

Whether you're looking for unique Christmas gifts for loved ones, picking up a little treat for yourself, or decorating your home for the festive season, you'll be spoiled for choice in the shop at Killerton. Leave the busy high street behind and browse at your own pace this Christmas.

Christmas food and drink in the shop
Christmas food and drink in the shop | © Annapurna Mellor
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Get into the festive spirit

From wreath-making workshops and carol concerts to winter illuminations, find Christmas days out near you.

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