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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 11 September and Saturday 12 September. Entry is for free for all visitors.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Killerton House and Gardens will be taking part in the Heritage Open Days Festival on Friday 11 September and Saturday 12 September. Entry is for free for all visitors.

Head to Visitor Reception for entry ticket.

Killerton's hillside garden is known for its exotic collection of trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants and tender ornamentals. Marvel at the enormous leaves and mysteriously shaped seed pods of the Magnolia. Find the seeds of a giant redwood. Take shade under the majestic Luccombe Oaks. Discover the picturesque gems of the Lady Cott (Bear's hut) and the rock garden and enjoy views to a distant Dartmoor.

Want to stretch those legs? Enjoy views from volcanic outcrops, and the smells of Autumn woodland. Admire the architecture of Killerton's Grade I listed Chapel and discover the earthworks of an Iron-Age hillfort.

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The basics

Accessibility

The garden is set on a hillside and has slopes and steep inclines. Manual wheelchair users may find this challenging. The Tramper-an all-terrain motorised scooter is available to hire - call 01392 881345 to book. Assistance dogs only inside the house, chapel and Killerton Kitchen cafe.

Meeting point

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

Suitability for children

Children welcome

What to bring and wear

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

Other

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

Upcoming events

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.

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5 Jul to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 119 other dates or times

History off the Hanger 

Killerton's fashion exhibition for 2026 - History off the Hanger, 300 years of hidden stories from the wardrobe.

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5 Jul to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 119 other dates or times

'Future Forests' Photography Exhibition-from Danes Wood 

Enjoy a walk through Danes Wood and on to the newly planted woodland, and discover the 'Future Forests' photography exhibition along the way.

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6 Jul to 30 Aug 2026
at 07:00 to 19:00+ 55 other dates or times

Enchante Productions present 'Moulin Bouge' 

Enchanté Productions are delighted to welcome you for a spudtacular evening- The Moulin Bouge! The World’s First, Best, and Only Potato Themed Cabaret!

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10 Jul 2026
at 19:00 to 21:00