Ho ho ho! Father Christmas parks his sledge on the Killerton drive, and gets everyone in the festive spirit.
As he is especially visiting Killerton, Father Christmas has promised to be dressed in his special green robes, as he traditionally was in the Victorian era. He'll be waiting to meet you by a roaring log fire in the Music Room.
Ho ho ho! Father Christmas parks his sledge on the Killerton drive, and gets everyone in the festive spirit.
As he is especially visiting Killerton, Father Christmas has promised to be dressed in his special green robes, as he traditionally was in the Victorian era. He'll be waiting to meet you by a roaring log fire in the Music Room.
Killerton will continue its tradition of festive fun in a bigger way than ever when the estate throws open its doors to the public from Saturday 22 November until Sunday 4 January, 11am-4pm. Visitors will be greeted by the beautifully transformed house themed on the classic Nutcracker story. The outdoors will also have a festive feel with family activities in the historic, twinkling parkland. The National Trust property, just outside of Exeter, invites visitors on a fairy tale journey to discover the story of The Nutcracker. Each room in the historic house will be adorned with elaborate,...
Christmas harp concert, with Elizabeth Jane Baldrey, followed by a three course meal at our Killerton Kitchen restaurant.
Enjoy a magical harp concert with Elizabeth Jane Baldrey followed by a delicious 3 course dinner in our Killerton Kitchen restaurant. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
All Tickets £32
More Information: Killerton, 01392 881345, killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk
Christmas harp concert, with Elizabeth Jane Baldrey, followed by a three course meal at our Killerton Kitchen restaurant.
Enjoy a magical harp concert with Elizabeth Jane Baldrey followed by a delicious 3 course dinner in our Killerton Kitchen restaurant. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
All Tickets £32
More Information: Killerton, 01392 881345, killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk
It's your last chance to come and view the beautiful poppy quilt and banner made by the Devon branch of the British Legion in Killerton's atmospheric study. The quilt is made of 50 handmade squares by south west quilters. The quilt will be raffled and the winner will be drawn on Saturday evening.
More Information: Killerton, 01392 881345, killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk
Discover the fairy tale story of The Nutcracker through sparkling displays and decorations around the atmospheric house tucked away in the Devonshire countryside. Let your imagination run wild and spot glittering nutcrackers, giant overflowing boxes of sweets and flower garlands undulating from high ceilings. Do not miss the last chance to glimpse our Nature of Fashion exhibition before the New Year and come and meet Father Christmas in his traditional Victorian green on selected days as he visits Killerton to experience the magic of Christmas.
A 12 foot community yarn-bomb has exploded in the orchard at Killerton National Trust estate near Exeter.
The culprits are an army of 50 knitters and pom-pom bombers from across Devon and as far flung as Oregon in the United States.
Their combined efforts have burst Killerton’s retired apple tree back to life by entirely covering it in 400 individually knitted leaves, 50 apple-pompoms and hand-knitted woolly wildlife including game birds, squirrels, hedgehogs, frogs and a swarm of Killerton bees.
The yarn-bomb will be on proud display throughout the Killerton Cider...
On Saturday 22 November, runners, joggers and active youngsters can experience a new night time running event at Killerton Estate near Exeter.
Killerton Night Run offers two cross-country distances to either walk or run. Both the 1.5k Explore Route and the more challenging 6k Adventure Route are traffic free and marshalled by volunteers. Mulled wine and hot food will also be on sale.
On the same night Killerton switches on their Christmas lights. However, the Night Run courses are not lit, so head-torches or good hand torches are essential. Runners are encouraged to enter...
