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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

The ground floor of Killerton house is traditionally dressed with lush green garlands, sparkling trees, decorative fireplaces and hand-made delights. The centre-piece of this year's display is the internationally acclaimed 'Red Dress Project'. See: https://reddressembroidery.com. Outdoors, playful activities for all ages lead you through the gardens, parkland and Chapel grounds. These are inspired by games from around the world, shared with us by our local communities. Trees, lovingly dressed by local groups adorn the Chapel. Please note that the house is open from 11am-4pm. Last entry to the house is 3.30pm. Killerton is closing at 2pm Christmas Eve (last entry to the house 1.30pm), and closed on Christmas day and Boxing day.

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

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for children of all ages

What to bring and wear

The children's trail is outdoors, please dress for the weather.

Accessibility

The ground floor of the house is decorated for Christmas and is wheelchair accessible. A step free entrance is at the side of the house.

Upcoming events

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.

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on
29 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 34 other dates or times

*SOLD OUT* 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.

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13 Dec 2025
at 10:30 to 11:30

*SOLD OUT* An embroidery workshop with Kirstie Macleod 

Meet the creator of award winning The Red Dress Project, Kirstie Macleod, and create a vibrant sampler using stitches and techniques from around the world.

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on
13 Dec 2025
at 13:30 to 16:00

Tree Planting Day with transport from Broadclyst and Cranbrook 

Join us on Saturday 10 January on a one-off volunteering day and help us plant trees

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on
10 Jan 2026
at 10:00 to 14:00