A family home and a great estate. Glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland with fine 18th-century house.
We look forward to welcoming you to the gardens, house and parkland this summer. Enjoy a full day out with the children, pop in to walk the dog and enjoy a coffee, or stop by to take in nature, beauty and history.
You no longer need to book your visit to Killerton - just in time for spontaneous summer adventures.
Staying safe at Killerton: If you’re showing any of the symptoms of coronavirus, or if you've been in contact with anyone that has the virus in the last 10 days, please don’t visit.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton
Killerton Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3LE
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Orchard Link Totnes has a mature community orchard planted more than 25 years ago by the Woodland Trust, which has many heavy-cropping fruit trees. Incredible Edible volunteers have helped to prune, tend and harvest this orchard over the last 3-4 years, and have hosted community apple pressing events.
https://www.orchardlink.org.uk/orchard_sites/colwell-woods-community-orchard-totnes/
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Orchard Link Stokenham Village Green Orchard – This is a walled Village Green which has been planted with 20 varieties of Devon heritage apple trees, some cider and others dessert or cookers, together with one young oak planted by the local primary school. There are also two beds of wild flowers to enhance the open space.
https://www.orchardlink.org.uk/orchard_sites/stokenham-village-green-community-orchard/
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Orchard Link Chillington Community Orchard is a Woodland Trust Orchard planted out in 1998 on a well sheltered edge of the village. There is a good variety of heritage apples trees plus plums and cherries in the smaller orchard area.
https://www.orchardlink.org.uk/orchard_sites/chillington-community-orchard/
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Orchard Link Beeson Community Orchard Group comprises local residents caring for Beeson Orchard which has Village Green status. It nestles in the middle of an area surrounded by houses in the centre of the village. There is a good variety with apple, pear, damson, medlar and crab apple trees. Other plantings include dog rose, elder and wild flowers seeds. The Orchard also includes a small pond to attract wildlife and the whole area is regularly enjoyed by the community with barbecues, apple harvesting and events.
https://www.orchardlink.org.uk/orchard_sites/beeson-community-orchard/
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Orchard Link Ashmeadow Community Orchard can be found on the outskirts of Ashprington village, on the road towards Sharpham House. A stunning location for this lovely orchard which is near to a children’s play area.
https://www.orchardlink.org.uk/orchard_sites/ashprington-ashmeadow-community-orchard/
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The creation of the Woodland Park has been a major development of The Bridford Trust. The park has been established as an amenity for the community, offering a natural environment for all to enjoy.
The design, which was created by David Price, Environmental Planning Consultant, includes a raised seating area, an information centre, and many pathways weaving their way across the park.
http://www.bridfordtrust.co.uk/bridford-woodland-park/
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A Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
A small (3 hectare) oasis which buzzes with activity. This reserve is important for its range of wetland habitats. The great pond-sedge and reed that covers much of the reserve is a rare habitat across the west county. Dragonflies and butterflies are extremely abundant here. The reserve is mainly flat but is rough and sometimes wet under foot. Please contact the Trust for disabled access information.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/swanpool-marsh
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A Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
Stroll through buttercup-filled meadows alongside the winding River Exe with wonderful views across the city to its cathedral.
About the reserve
Riverside Valley Park is one of six Exeter Valley Parks managed by Devon Wildlife Trust.
Its 40 hectares sit between Clapperbrook Lane and Bridge Road. This is an easy Valley Park to visit: it is close to the city centre and just a short walk from the historic Quayside. It offers river views, excellent walking and cycling paths and flood plain meadows giving way to the wilder estuary.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/riverside-valley-park
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Escape the hustle and bustle of Exeter city centre with a visit to Stoke Woods
Located to the north of Exeter, Stoke Woods is a great place to have a break from city life and get in touch with nature.
Stretch your legs on our wild trails and visit some of the oldest and largest trees in Exeter.
https://www.forestryengland.uk/stoke-woods
Stoke Woods Pennsylvania Road car park, Exeter EX4 5BN
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