
Discover more at Killerton
Find out when Killerton is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
With miles of paths and tracks to explore, dogs love walkies at Killerton. Find out the best dog-friendly walking routes and where they can run off the lead.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged-friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.
Killerton is a two pawprint rated place.
These places have water bowls, dog bins and dog-friendly walks. You’ll be able to take your dog into some areas, but not everywhere. If there’s a food and beverage outlet, you can have a cup of tea with them, probably outside. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
Killerton is a dog-friendly place, and your four-legged friend is bound to get lots of fuss when you pass through visitor reception. There are acres of parkland and woods where they can exercise off the lead whilst under close control, and enjoy all the smells, sights and sounds of the countryside. Dogs in doggy strollers and backpacks are permitted only in the dog walking areas.
Dogs must be kept on a lead between visitor reception and the house, along the drive, and in the area shaded amber on the map. A map can be picked up in Visitor Reception, showing all these dog friendly areas. Once you are in the park they can be off the lead – these areas are shaded green on the map. Please ensure that your dog is under close control at all times and look out for seasonal signs advising you where livestock is present.
Our definition of close or effective control is:
Dogs are not allowed in the house, garden or chapel grounds. This area includes the Killerton Kitchen Café. These areas are shaded red on the map. Assistance dogs are permitted in these areas.
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
There are several dog waste bins at Killerton. Please clear up after your pet and use the bins provided. If you can't find a bin, please take your waste home. Leaving bagged waste in the countryside is a hazard to wildlife and livestock.
These rules are in place to make sure everyone can enjoy their visit to Killerton, to help look after the historic garden and house, and to ensure the wellbeing of livestock and wildlife.
This woodland area is a great place to reconnect with nature, whether it's for a family ramble or dog walk. Dogs will love the natural woodland and commercial plantations that offer shade and plenty of leaves to sniff through.
Ashclyst is just a few miles from Killerton. It is signposted and easy to find. There are lots of places to park around the forest, but the main car parks are Ashclyst Forest car park and Caddihoe.
Please keep your dog under close control and on a lead around any livestock in this area.
Please note there are no dog poo bins in this area, so please take bagged waste home with you or drop it off at one of the Killerton bins.
With more people than ever enjoying our coast and countryside places, we’re asking for your help in looking after them during your visit. Please help us protect wildlife and landscapes by following the Countryside Code, which includes taking any litter home with you, and not lighting a barbecue or campfire.
Find out when Killerton is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade so that you and your dog can get even more out of the special places we care for.
Discover the best places for a dog walk, from coastal adventures and dramatic mountains to more leisurely walks near you. Plus find information on dog-friendly cafés and read our Canine Code.
If you’re bringing your dog to the places we care for, here’s information on the Canine Code and pawprint rating system to plan your visit.
After a good dog walk in the fresh air, find a place to sit and relax with your dog in a dog-friendly café.
We've partnered with natural pet food maker Forthglade to create the Dogs Welcome project, helping you and your dog to get the most out of the places in our care.
Stop by the Stables Coffee Shop for some refreshments, before browsing for gifts and souvenirs in the National Trust shop or second-hand bookshop.
Explore the forests, orchards and parkland on the vast estate at Killerton and discover the creatures that live here, from Highland cows and dormice to bats and butterflies.
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. Join in the fun during the Summer of Play, from 22 July to 3 September 2023.
There are plenty of dog-friendly spots to keep tails wagging in Devon. Your dog can enjoy splashing with all four paws in the sea or sniffing out treasure on a woodland walk.