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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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Prices

Event ticket prices

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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Unflappable. Fashioning the 1920s 

Killerton's exhibition for 2025 - Unflappable, fashioning the 1920s, will explore aspects of thoroughly modern dress 100 years ago.

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4 Jul to 2 Nov 2025
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11:00 to 16:00
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*SOLD OUT* Illyria presents 'Pride & Prejudice' by Jane Austen 

*SOLD OUT* Illyria's production of Jane Austen's glorious social comedy attracted sell-out audiences for a total of seven years. We're bringing this show back to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday!

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16 Jul 2025
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19:00 to 21:20
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*SOLD OUT* The Lord Chamberlain's Men presents Twelfth Night 

*SOLD OUT* Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer, in their 21st year, for Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night.

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22 Jul 2025
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19:00 to 21:05
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Exhibition of Exeter University Archaeological Dig 

Following the University of Exeter archaeology department dig on the Killerton estate. We will hold an exhibition in the Engine house to display their exciting finds.

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26 Jul to 27 Jul 2025
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10:00 to 15:00
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