Christmas at Killerton
Make Killerton part of your Christmas tradition this year with a festively decorated house, a family play trail & community Christmas trees. Add a touch of nostalgia to your visit with a ride on our vintage-style helter skelter!
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Make Killerton part of your Christmas tradition this year. Wander through the traditionally decorated house, enjoy an outdoor adventure on the family play trail, and be inspired by the creativity of local community groups. Add a touch of nostalgia to your visit with a ride on our vintage-style helter skelter, bringing festive fun for all ages.
Experience the magic of a 1923 Christmas in the house with the Acland family. Wander through rooms adorned with traditional festive decorations and immerse yourself in the season.
Add a touch of nostalgia to your visit with a ride on our vintage-style helter skelter. Standing at an impressive 15.55 metres tall, this classic, fairground favourite promises fun for all ages (an additional charge of £1 per person, 6 rides for £5 to ride the helter skelter)
Playful activities for all ages lead you through the garden, parkland and chapel grounds on our outdoor play trail.
Marvel at the creatively decorated community Christmas trees, displayed in the chapel and at locations around the property.
The house is open from 11am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
Killerton is closing at 2pm on 24 December and will be closed on 25 and 26 December.
Assistance dogs only in the house and Killerton Kitchen Café.
Times
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- 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. The outdoor play trail runs through the garden and chapel grounds, taking in slopes and inclines which may prove challenging for manual wheelchair users.
- Suitability for children
Suitable for children of all ages.
- What to bring and wear
The festive children's trail is outdoors, please dress for the weather.
Upcoming events
The Pikachu Art Adventure at Killerton
Think you know art at the National Trust? Think again. Discover a unique art adventure at Killerton this autumn - with Pikachu as the star.
Our Killerton
See the 'Our Killerton' display on the ground floor of the house. This year we’ve spotlighted 8 objects from the collection that have been chosen by our staff, volunteers, visitors and community partners.
History off the Hanger
Killerton's fashion exhibition for 2026 - History off the Hanger, 300 years of hidden stories from the wardrobe.
Chapel Yoga at Killerton
Find your flow in the great outdoors with a relaxing yoga session on the lawn of Killerton's Grade I listed chapel, surrounded by nature and fresh air.