Killerton
Devon, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Killerton, Exeter EX5 3LB
Visitor essentials
- Parking
- On-site parking (tarmac/gravel; overflow gravel and grass); 10 tarmac + 10 gravel accessible spaces approx 75m from reception; six type-2 EV charging points
- Access
- Stepped house entrance with alternative accessible side door; Blue Badge parking; accessible toilets in car park, house and garden; Tramper for hire; hillside site with slopes may challenge wheelchair users
- Facilities
- Killerton Kitchen Café and Stables Coffee Shop, shop, second-hand bookshop, toilets, off-road cycle trails, EV charging (6 points)
- Dogs
- On short leads everywhere outside; welcome in Stables Coffee Shop; assistance dogs only in historic buildings incl. Killerton Kitchen Café; keep under control around livestock
- Safety
- Steep routes in parts of the garden; uneven cobbled stable-yard entrance to Visitor Reception; hillside slopes
Killerton is a Georgian house set into a Devon hillside, built as the family seat of the Aclands rather than a showpiece for outsiders, which shows in its comfortable, lived-in feel. The garden climbing the slope behind it is the main draw, with mixed woodland and open lawns giving long views over the estate. There isn't a review base here to draw on yet, but the notes point to a classic National Trust pairing of house and hillside garden.
Worth the trip
The hillside garden itself, laid out to take advantage of the slope with views back over the Devon countryside.
Before you go
No visitor reviews are available yet for this house, so check current opening times and ticket requirements directly before visiting.
Reviewers give most of their attention to the grounds: extensive woodland trails, bluebells in season, formal gardens, roses and chapels, with several saying they did not manage to see everything. The fashion and garment collection in the house is picked out as unexpected and worth seeing. The estate is repeatedly described as very dog friendly, with plenty of dog bins, though one reviewer notes only the cafe by the ticket office allows dogs and that dogs are kept off the grass area used by children. Signposting on the walks is the main criticism, with one visitor finding it easy to get lost and wanting routes marked by length and colour. Practical comments cover large car parks with payment machines that read National Trust cards, clean toilets and a shop, and the fruit scones and cream teas are well reviewed, including gluten-free options.
Georgian house set in a hillside garden, former home of the Acland family
“Beautiful grounds and nice cafes. The formal gardens are very nice and the blue bells were out in the woodland section when we visited.”- Louisa Ridgley, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “Plenty of parking around to the right n extra car park further up pay for parking at one of the machines or scan Ur national trust card at the machine if have one .” - Rose
- How long to allow
- “We spent a good 3 hrs here could of spent longer.” - Rose
- Facilities
- “A large carpark brings you to the visitor reception where a cafe and shop are located - a beautiful building.” - Tino N
Common questions about Killerton
Where is Killerton?
Killerton is in Devon, England, at Killerton, Exeter EX5 3LB.
Do you need a ticket to visit Killerton?
Yes - Killerton is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Killerton?
Yes - Killerton offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Killerton?
The hillside garden itself, laid out to take advantage of the slope with views back over the Devon countryside.
Is Killerton a ruin or still intact?
Killerton is largely intact - Georgian house set in a hillside garden, former home of the Acland family.
