Killerton House will throw open its festive doors on Saturday 21 November to unveil its much anticipated Christmas transformation inspired by ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’, by C.S. Lewis.
The National Trust property, just outside of Exeter, invites visitors to step through the wardrobe and embark on a festive journey to experience the magic of this Christmas classic.
A beautifully transformed mansion themed on the story will send shivers down spines, each room adorned with decorations and sparkling displays. The house will reflect places from the classic story,...
On Saturday 21 November, the Killerton estate will be hosting ‘Night Run’. Starting just before 5pm, it is great way to enjoy the outdoors and parkland after dark.
There are two different length routes. First time runners can choose the beginner and family-friendly Explorer route (1.5km), while experienced off-roaders may opt for the Adventurer route (6km). Both courses are totally traffic-free and mostly on paths and trails rather than tarmac.
Andy Bramwell, Outdoors Visitor Services Officer at Killerton, said: “Put on your running shoes, turn on your head torch, and...
Eerie orange faces are hidden around Killerton’s hillside garden ready for brave explorers to find.
To celebrate the Hallowe’en season and to coincide with half-term, daily pumpkin trails will take over the colourful autumn garden on the National Trust estate near Exeter from Saturday 24 October until Sunday 1 November.
Explorers will be searching high and low to tick off each pumpkin face on the trail. Along the way, there will be chances to get off the beaten track to discover secret paths, as well as the Bear’s Hut and Ice House.
Explore the free trail to spot pumpkin faces hiding around the garden.
Go off the beaten track to discover secret paths, the Bear's hut and the ice house. Crunch leaves underfoot while you enjoy the natural beauty of the changing season.
Normal admission fees apply. National Trust members and under 5s free.
August was a rainy month for tourists and locals. There was one upside to the downpours however; the wet weather has made for a bumper crop of apples in the National Trust orchards at Killerton and the trees are heavy with fruit ready to be made into cider.
2014 was a memorable summer, but an apple crop to forget, producing only 3,000 litres of cider. But this year the trees are so full that the National Trust hopes to double its production.
To help harvest all the apples five local schools are lending a hand, with 199 pupils enjoying a trip to the orchards to learn about...
At Killerton, the National Trust estate near Exeter, the apple harvest is fast approaching. This year looks to be a bumper crop and the trees are heavy with fruit.
But now Killerton needs help to collect the fallen apples that make its award winning cider and apple juice and is inviting visitors to join the ‘Big Pick Up’ in Sparrow Park Orchard on the weekends of 3 and 4 or 10 and 11 October.
Armed with a trusty wheelbarrow, the volunteers will head into the orchard to collect their bounty. Andy Bramwell, Outdoor Visitor Services Officer, said: “Wheels will be spinning,...
Killerton Estate has won four national awards for its local produce in the Fine Farm Produce Awards which recognise the quality and sustainability of the food, drink and produce grown on National Trust land and farms.
Ashclyst Dairy, a tenant farm at Killerton, was the overall food winner in England and Wales for its organic natural yoghurt and Killerton estate itself also fought off stiff competition to take home awards for its sparkling cider, charcoal, firewood logs, and Clyston Mill stoneground flour.
Ed Nicholson, Lead Ranger, and Fiona Hailstone, Produce Ranger, went...
Free Taster Sessions for Nordic Walking. Developed in Scandanavia in the 1950's, Nordic walking is a specific activity where poles are used to provide propulsion.
By planting poles behind the body at 45 degrees, Nordic walking works the upper part of the body as well as the legs, making it a very effective full body workout which is great for toning and improving cardiovascular fitness.
It is recommended by fitness experts and health professionals because it is suitable for all levels of fitness, easy to learn and highly effective. Participating in 'Green' exercise has also...
On Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October, months of apple picking across all 500 acres of orchards on the Killerton estate culminates in a two day family festival to mark National Apple Day. Sparrow Park orchard is festooned with bunting, stalls are scattered between the apple trees, and live music drifts in and out of the shade. The amazing smell of a traditional hog roast will greet you at the gate, tempting you to try all sorts of tasty local food produced right here on the Killerton estate. Live music will conjure up a magical atmosphere and will have you dancing round the apple trees. A...
If you need some family inspiration this summer then look no further than Killerton. The Outdoor Team has created an action packed programme of weekly events for August that will inspire and entertain all members of your family. Some of these events are a first for Killerton, and the National Trust Rangers are very excited at this new opportunity to show off the wild side of the estate.
‘Try it Tuesdays’ give taster sessions of sports and activities including rock climbing, laser clay pigeon shooting, cricket, tag rugby, archery and more. You can turn up and join in any time...
