National Trust - Killerton

Would you give away your family home for your political beliefs? Sir Richard Acland did just that with his Killerton Estate in the heart of Devon, when he passed it on to the Trust in 1944. Today, you'll find a friendly Georgian house set in 2,600 hectares (6,400 acres) of working farmland, woods, parkland, cottages and orchards.

Killerton house is home to the National Trust's biggest fashion collection, with more than 20,000 items of historic clothing and accessories. The core collection was begun by Paulise de Bush before it was first shown at Killerton in 1978. Head to the first floor of the house to immerse yourself in the annually changing fashion exhibition.

There's plenty of calm space in the glorious garden, beautiful year-round with rhododendrons, magnolias, champion trees and formal lawns. You can explore winding paths, climb an extinct volcano, discover an Iron Age hill fort and take in distant views towards Dartmoor.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

10am - 4pm

Sunday 13 September:

10am - 4pm

Location & directions

National Trust, Killerton House, Killerton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3LE

Directions:

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Contact on day:

Killerton

Telephone number:

+441392881345

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There are steps and uneven ground across the estate. Tramper hire is available in advance if required. There is no step free access to the Fashion Exhibition: History off the Hanger.

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