The Red Dress Project
The internationally acclaimed Red Dress project, conceived by British artist Kirstie Macleod, provides an artistic platform for individuals, particularly women, and global communities to tell their stories through embroidery.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
The dress, constructed out of 87 panels of burgundy silk dupion, has been worked on by 367 women/girls, 11 men/boys and two non-binary artists from 51 countries, earning it a place in the Guinness World Records 2025 for the largest collaborative embroidery project. A short film about the making of the dress introduces viewers to the inspiring stories of those who contributed. To read more visit: https://reddressembroidery.com/. During your visit, you can also see 'Community Threads' an installation of banners made up of red squares embroidered or otherwise decorated by individuals or community groups connected to Killerton. We are expecting a high volume of visitors to see the the Red Dress. To have time to really appreciate the exquisite artistry on display, we suggest visiting on a weekday before 20 December.
The house is open daily 11am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm) The house closes at 2pm on Christmas Eve (last entry 1.30pm) and Killerton is closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Normal admission fees apply.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children are welcome and must be supervised at all times.
- Accessibility
The Red Dress will be displayed on the ground floor of the house and is wheelchair accessible. There is step free access at the side of the house.
Upcoming events
Christmas at Killerton
Immerse yourself in festive cheer and community spirit. Enjoy the stunning 'Red Dress Project', hand-crafted decorations, twinkling lights, seasonal music, games, trees dressed by local groups, hearty food and winter walks.
Killerton Horse Riding & Bridleway Information Evening
A talk for the local horse-riding community about current and upcoming access changes across the Killerton Estate.
Relaxed Hour in the house
Would you enjoy a quieter visit to Killerton this Christmas? Visit during one of our relaxed sessions, designed to be of benefit to visitors who prefer a quieter and calmer experience, such as those with autism, SEN or dementia.
A talk with Kirstie Macleod
Meet the creator of The Red Dress Project, Kirstie Macleod, who will share details of the dress’s construction and stories from some of the remarkable embroiderers.