Family-friendly things to do at Killerton

Summer of Play at Killerton

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.

Family-friendly things to do in the garden

Fun for little legs 

Keep your eyes open for the seasonal flowers, sweet chestnuts and pine cones on the buggy-friendly path around the garden. It's the perfect circular route for little legs to take at their own pace, or for longer legs that prefer a gentle stroll.

Take the path to the Lady Cott (Bear's hut), for an extra adventure of discovery. 

Family-friendly things to do on the estate 

Cycling at Killerton 

Toddler balance bikes are welcome in the garden. For bigger wheels, the best place to cycle on the estate is on the cycle path from Killerton to Broadclyst. Take in the rural landscape as you pedal through farmland and Devonshire countryside. It's a leisurely six-mile round trip from Killerton to Broadclyst village, click here.

Orienteering at Killerton 

For our intrepid explorers, the Volcano Challenge activity has been designed in partnership with Devon Orienteering Club. It introduces children to orienteering and the four permanent courses in place at Killerton. The orienteering activity takes place on Front Park Bank and is suitable for over-eights who are happy to traverse steep and uneven ground.  

Children's Volcano Challenge (eight-plus years) is available at Visitor Reception. 

Use the map to find eight orienteering plaques that spell the name of a creature lurking in the undergrowth. Once this challenge is complete, go on to find names of a tree, bird and an animal that lives at Killerton. Our budding explorers are then ready to undertake Killerton’s yellow orienteering course. 

The orienteering courses 

The orienteering courses at Killerton have had a huge overhaul, with thanks to the Devon Orienteering Club.

Outdoor activities at Killerton

Play areas 

There's a small playground with a slide for younger children, just by the stable block, and another with swings in a leafy area of the overflow car park.

'50 things to do before you're 11¾' fun 

Killerton is the perfect place for getting closer to nature and ticking off some of your '50 things to do before you’re 11¾'. Here's a few of the activities you could complete during your visit: 

• No. 4 Build a den: Build a den out of sticks on a flat spot in the woods, cover it with leaves, and you've got a pirate hideout or a meeting place for spies
• No. 31 Make friends with a bug: There's plenty of bugs to find around the parkland and woodlands. Head over to the old turkey oak tree to see the ultimate bug hotel
• No. 44 Watch a bird: Killerton is home to many bird varieties. Listen out for the songbirds and the unmistakeable tap of the woodpecker. Can you spot the noisy rooks roosting in the chapel grounds?