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 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
Killerton Chapel - A global mission of Faith and Freedom
A small exhibition to share what we know of the personal, social and spiritual concerns that connected the first Black Anglican Bishop, Samuel Ajayi Crowther and Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 10th Baronet.
Apple Antics
Follow the garden trail to celebrate all things apple and autumn and take part in seasonal games and activities.
Orchard Month
This month we are celebrating Killerton's heritage orchards. Join the ranger team on Saturdays to press apples and learn about traditional cider-making.
Unflappable. Fashioning the 1920s
Killerton's exhibition for 2025 - Unflappable, fashioning the 1920s, will explore aspects of thoroughly modern dress 100 years ago.