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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.

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  • Free event

A global mission of Faith and Freedom: Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther and Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 10th baronet.

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 (c. 1809 – 31 December 1891) and Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 10th Baronet (1787-1871).

Head to Visitor Reception for entry ticket. Normal admission fees apply.

Assistance dogs only.

This exhibition is housed in Killerton's Grade 1 listed Chapel. Killerton Chapel is approximately 250m uphill from the visitor reception. Unfortunately this building is not wheelchair accessible. However, a large print copy of the exhibition, a braille guide and a virtual tour of the Chapel can be viewed inside Killerton house.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Children welcome

Meeting point

Park in the main Killerton Visitor car park. Head to Killerton Visitor Reception to access the house, gardens, chapel and parkland.

What to bring and wear

The garden at Killerton is set on a hillside, please wear suitable shoes and dress for the weather.

Accessibility

Golf Buggies are available to transport visitors to the Chapel 11am-3.30pm There are two steps and a narrow doorway into Killerton's grade 1 listed Chapel. The exhibition panels can also be viewed in a folder of images on a sofa in Killerton mansion. The surface of the Stables Courtyard where visitor reception, bookshop, plant sales, shop and cafe are located, is cobbled.

Other

Assistance dogs only in the house and chapel and Killerton Kitchen Cafe

Upcoming events

Exhibition: The Aclands of Killerton in the 1920s 

As part of Heritage Open days we will be hosting an exhibition: The Aclands of Killerton in the 1920s.

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12 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
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Heritage Open Days: Killerton House and Gardens 

Killerton House and Gardens will be taking part in the Heritage Open Days Festival on Friday 12 September and Saturday 13 September. Entry is for free for all visitors.

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on
12 Sep to 13 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time

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on
12 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
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11:00 to 16:00
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Heritage Open Days: Columbjohn Chapel 

Columbjohn Chapel is a hidden gem on the Killerton estate and is open as part of Heritage Open Days.

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12 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
at
13:00 to 15:00
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