Killerton, near Exeter, is hosting three evening theatre shows this summer against the backdrop of its wooded hillside garden. On Thursday 16 July at 7.30pm, visitors will be transported back to a time when finding the perfect match was the order of the day. Heartbreak Productions’ performance of Jane Austen’s classic ‘Emma’ explores themes of class, dating and friendship alongside a healthy dose of wit and humour. On Tuesday 4 August at 7pm, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men are giving an action-packed production of Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy,’ Twelfth Night’. This is a story of love...
The colourful characters from ‘Mr Stink’, the celebrated novel by David Walliams, will come to life with Heartbreak Productions. A heart-warming message is at the heart of this humorous performance as two souls forge an unlikely friendship. Call 0844 249 1895 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton to book advance tickets.
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men are giving an action-packed production of Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy,’ Twelfth Night’. This is a story of love, loss, confusion with a joyous happy ending. Call 0844 249 1895 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton to book advance tickets.
Visitors will be transported back to a time when finding the perfect match was the order of the day. Heartbreak Productions’ performance of Jane Austen’s classic ‘Emma’ explores themes of class, dating and friendship alongside a healthy dose of wit and humour. Call 0844 249 1895 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton to book advance tickets.
The team at Killerton are seeking views from the local area about the historic estate to help to capture its new ‘Spirit of Place’ statement.
A special open evening on Friday 19 June in Broadclyst is inviting Exeter and East Devon residents to share their thoughts, views and memories about the National Trust estate.
The team would like to know what makes Killerton different, how it makes people feel and any memories of the estate.
Shaped by views of those that know it well, the statement will sum up the unique, distinctive and cherished characteristics of the...
As a community development organisation we appreciate how a unique sense of place is important to each of Devon’s communities and so we are pleased to be supporting the National Trust to discover what makes the Killerton Estate a special place.
‘Spirit of Place’ captures in a few words what makes the Estate unique, distinctive and cherished by the people who know it well. It is about what makes the place ‘special’ to each one of us and how it makes us feel.
With over 6,000 acres, the House and the village of Broadclyst, where is the spirit most evident? Is it a spirit in...
This week an ambitious four month event called ‘Framing the view’ launched at Killerton National Trust estate, near Exeter.
Twelve installations, a number of which have been designed and built by Killerton’s talented ranger team, are placed around the parkland and garden to highlight the best views and tell the story behind the people who once owned, designed and painted the picturesque landscape.
Visitors will stumble upon a giant picture frame, a high seat, tourist telescope, easels and art supplies to show off Killerton’s picturesque views in a different way.
On Sunday 17 May, from 10am to 5pm, over 350 vintage vehicles will park up in style to celebrate ‘classic car day’ in the historic parkland at Killerton, near Exeter.
‘Classic car enthusiasts travel far and wide to show off their prized vehicles at the renowned annual event in the hope of winning the coveted Killerton House Cup for the ‘best car in show’.
Visitors can also explore over 50 stalls selling jewellery, furniture, silk scarves and textiles, listen to live jazz or wander around the National Trust house, gardens and parkland.
Killerton House, near Exeter, is to host its first historic fine art exhibition. ‘Framing the view: Nicholson, the Killerton drawing master’, presented by guest curator Professor Gordon Bell, will launch on Sunday 17 May and runs until 13 September.
The exhibition features over 50 watercolours and lithographs by artist Francis Nicholson, drawing master and art teacher to the Acland family. These ‘Picturesque’ artworks were intended to create an emotional response in the viewer through scenes of beautiful, wild and sublime countryside and they inspired the Aclands to shape Killerton...
Every day from 28 March to 12 April, Killerton near Exeter are hosting their annual National Trust Cadbury Easter Egg Trail.
Little tots to big kids are invited to unleash their inner Eggsplorer at Killerton, crack the clues and earn their Cadbury chocolate Egghead prize.
Killerton’s prize Egghead, Bryony Wilde, said: “The challenge is to keep your eyes peeled for signs of the legendary dragon that lives on Killerton’s extinct volcano and find hidden gems nestled in the garden, swings, dens and climbing frames along the way.’
