Enjoy discovering Killerton Estate
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 gave it 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.
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.
Off the beaten track, you can discover three of Killerton’s hidden gems. Nestled by the River Clyst sits Clayton Mill, a working watermill. In the heart of Broadclyst, you’ll find Marker’s, a medieval house steeped in history, and just a stone’s throw away from Killerton House is a 1950’s post office with a charming cottage garden.
