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Pokémon joins Killerton’s Summer of Play

Planning your summer holidays? Unleash your energy with the National Trust’s Summer of Play supported by Pokémon. From 18 July-6 September.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Calling Pokémon fans new and old! This Summer of Play, Pokémon are jumping into the great outdoors near you. Are you ready to share the magic with a new generation? From 18 July-6 September, on top of an already jam-packed Summer of Play at Killerton, with 7 play areas across the site, you can discover an all new Pokémon zone. Get stuck into the Pokémon Trading Card Game, flex your skills and collect Mega Evolution stickers!

Summer of Play is bigger and better than ever at Killerton. Join us this summer for a vibrant seasonal fête, bursting with imaginative play zones, from a classic coconut shy to frisbee golf, plus a lively performance stage and a peaceful nature area.

There will also be mid-week led activities, all 10am-3pm. Monday-Thursday from 27 July-3 September. See separate events listings for more details:

Mondays-Active Sports. Tuesdays-Make and Take art sessions. Wednesday-Nature with the Rangers. Thursday-Circus skills.

Set within the estate’s historic parkland, children and their families have the chance to explore, play, and enjoy the outdoors together. With plenty of covered areas, the fun continues come rain or shine.

Normal admission fees apply. All play activities are included with entrance fee.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Accessibility

Play equipment is located on the main visitor route in front of the house on level, grassed areas.

Meeting point

Pop in to Visitor Reception for more details.

Suitability for children

Play for everyone. Some equipment not suitable for under 3s

What to bring and wear

All play activities are in the great outdoors so dress for the weather.

Other

Dogs on a lead are welcome on Front Park Bank.

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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21 Jun to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 133 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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21 Jun to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 16:00+ 133 other dates or times

Outdoor Yoga at Killerton 

Immerse yourself in the great outdoors and join us for an outdoor yoga session guided by teachers from Willand-based Ascend Coaching.

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24 Jun 2026
at 10:00 to 11:00

Free Guided Wellbeing Walk: Killerton to Sprydon walk 

As part of our Wellbeing Walks, join this free walk from Killerton to Sprydon.

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24 Jun 2026
at 10:00 to 12:30