Killerton

Killerton is a red-brick Georgian country house with rooms filled with period furniture, decorative arts, and historical costumes spanning multiple centuries. The collections include textiles, ceramics, and household objects that show how a wealthy family lived and what they surrounded themselves with.

The Acland family built Killerton House in 1778 and shaped the property across generations. Sir Richard Acland handed the estate to the National Trust in 1944 to preserve it for public benefit.

The house displays the Paulise de Bush collection, showcasing clothing and accessories that reveal how fashion changed from the 1700s through the 1900s. You can observe firsthand how people dressed and what they valued in different periods.

The property opens during daytime hours and guided tours help you navigate all the rooms and their contents properly. Free parking is available on-site, and there is a tearoom along with gardens where you can rest between viewing areas.

Archaeological digs in 2016 uncovered foundations of an earlier building on the site. The findings suggest the land had been occupied long before the current house was built and holds traces of an older settlement.

Location: Broad Clyst

Inception: 1778

Operator: National Trust

Part of: National Trust

Address: Broadclyst, Exeter EX5 3LE

Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton

GPS coordinates: 50.79130,-3.45773

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41