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Summer of Play at Killerton

Join us for a fun filled Summer of Play at Killerton! Discover the sights and sounds of the great outdoors, with games for all ages across the property.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Fun has no age limit and there's play activities for all. Get ready for an action-packed summer of fun at Killerton.

From 21 July-29 August take part in the mid-week drop-in sessions:. Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm, Fridays 10am and 12 noon.

- Monday - sports activities (excluding Bank Holiday Monday)

- Tuesday - Nature-based activities

- Wednesday - Make and take art sessions

- Thursday - Circus Skills with Flotsam Circus

- Friday - Storytelling and parachute games, 10am and 12 noon.

With 6 different play areas to choose from every day. For those who want to burn off some steam, there’s frisbee golf, swingball and loose parts play to climb and build. Unleash your inner artist and get creative with arts equipment. What a performance - there’s even a mini theatre with dressing up. Head over to the nature zone to identify bugs and play in the mud kitchen. After all that there’s a quiet zone, time to relax with giant bean bags and even an outdoor library. There’s plenty of covered areas so play can continue no matter what the weather.

Members visit for free; normal admission fees apply for non-members. All play activities are included with entrance.

Sponsored by Starling Bank.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Play for everyone. Some equipment not suitable for under 3s

Meeting point

Pop in to Visitor Reception for more details.

What to bring and wear

All play activities are in the great outdoors so dress for the weather.

Accessibility

Play equipment is located on the main visitor route in front of the house on level, grassed areas.

Other

Dogs on a lead are welcome on Front Park Bank.

Upcoming events

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Ranger Walk, Wellbeing Walk-part of the Great Big Green Week 

Spend time in nature with this gentle woodland and meadow walk.

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11 Jun 2025
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09:00 to 10:00
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Exeter University Archaeological Dig 

The University of Exeter archaeology department, supported by the Killerton HART volunteers, are excavating a site close to Columbjohn Chapel on the Killerton estate. Visit the excavation site and discover what they have found.

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11 Jun 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
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Roundheads and Cavaliers: Family trail leading to an archaeological dig 

It is 1645. Armies are marching through Devon. Parliament's roundheads are chasing the King's cavaliers and you need to make a decision. Who will you support?

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11 Jun 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
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Killerton Springs into Rhyme: Blossom poetry display 

Be inspired by the blossom that's filling Killerton with colour.

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11 Jun to 30 Jun 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
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