A National Trust estate with fine giant sequoias in the historic hillside garden. Killerton was one of the earliest Devon estates to plant the newly introduced sequoias in the 1850s and 1860s. The trees stand prominently on the wooded hillside behind the house.
Visit information
- Access
- Open to public
- Last verified
- 15 Apr 2026
- Access note
- National Trust members free. Non-members admission charge.
- Opening times
- Open year-round. Gardens 10am–5pm (varies seasonally). House open in season.
- Official site
- nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton
Redwood species here
Native to the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, giant sequoias were introduced to Britain in the 1850s during the Victorian plant-collecting era. They are the world's most massive trees by volume and have thrived in the UK's mild, wet climate, often growing faster than in parts of their native range. Many Victorian-era plantings now rival mature specimens in California.
Notable trees planted in the Victorian era, highly visible from the garden terraces.
Several prominent specimens on the hillside
About this place
About Killerton Estate
Killerton Estate is located in Broadclyst, Devon, England.
Species Present
Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)
Native to the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, giant sequoias were introduced to Britain in the 1850s during the Victorian plant-collecting era. They are the world's most massive trees by volume and have thrived in the UK's mild, wet climate, often growing faster than in their native range. Many Victorian-era plantings now rival mature specimens in California.
Access
This location appears to be publicly accessible. Please check locally for current opening times and any admission charges.
Data sourced from Redwood World (redwoodworld.co.uk) and enriched by Redwood Finder.