Family-friendly things to do at Killerton

A child wearing a warm coat and boots kicks up a pile of leaves on the lawn, with an ornamental urn behind — Autumn fun in the garden at Killerton | © National Trust Images/Caroline Irby

Explore the garden, woods, and parkland at Killerton. With an estate that covers 6,400 acres, you'll find fun and adventures for children of all ages. Discover the Lady Cott (Bear’s hut) in the garden, let off some steam around the parkland or tick off some of your '50 things to do before you're 11¾'.

Planning your family visit

Baby-changing and feeding facilities
Children's play areas (for under 8s)
Highchairs available in all cafés
Walks suitable for big and little legs
Table tennis in the Old Apple Store
Off-road cycle path to Broadclyst.

Pikachu Art Adventure Autumn Banner — Discover a unique art adventure at Nostell this autumn – with Pikachu as the star. | © Pokémon

Family fun this Autumn

The Pikachu Art Adventure

1 October-13 November

Take part in the Pikachu Art Adventure and discover 30 new Pikachu TCG artworks hidden Killerton. Track down every card, uncover fun facts about Pikachu, explore the wide range of styles that bring Pokémon's most iconic characters to life and reflect on what makes each artwork unique.

Collect an exclusive stamp as a memento of your adventure and design your own Pikachu Pokémon card. Whilst you're here, why not check out our very own exclusive collection in the house too!

Free event. No need to book and normal admission fees apply.

Visitors in the park in winter at Killerton, Devon — Visitors exploring the park at Killerton | © National Trust Images/Caroline Irby

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.

Spot the Lady Cott (Bear's hut), in the garden 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

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

O utdoor activities at Killerton

Play areas

Hill Fort play area is a small playground with a slide and climbing wall for younger children, just by the stable block and another with swings in a leafy area of the overflow car park.

A child slides down the slide in the play area at Killerton, Devon — Exploring a play park at Killerton, Devon | © James Beck

'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?