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Killerton, Exeter
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| Looking for: | Castles/Stately Homes, Parks & Gardens | | Address: | Killerton
Broadclyst
Exeter
Devon | | Postcode: | EX5 3LE | | Nearest City: | Exeter | | Age Group: | All Ages | | Kids Activity: | Indoors and Outdoors | | Telephone: | 01392 881345 |
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Description
Would you give
away your family home for your political beliefs? Sir Richard Acland did
just this with his estate, at 2,590 hectares (6,400 acres) one of the
largest the Trust has acquired (includes 20 farms and 200-plus
cottages). Killerton House, built in 1778–9, brings to life generations
of the Aclands, one of Devon's oldest families. 'Dressing up, dressing
down', this year's historic fashion exhibition, explores the numerous
changes of dress required daily. The gem of Killerton, beautiful year
round, is the garden created by John Veitch – with rhododendrons,
magnolias and rare trees surrounded by rolling Devon countryside.
Don't miss - Feel at home in the relaxed atmosphere of the house.
- Escape into the garden, with majestic trees and sloping lawns.
- Discover the rustic summerhouse – the Bear's Hut.
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