Fashion Exhibition - Thirsty For Fashion

Type:Talks, Seminiars and Lectures

National Trust - Killerton, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3LE
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Costume Curator, Shelley, preparing dresses for display

About

The 'Thirsty For Fashion: Reused, Remodelled, Recycled' exhibition at Killerton explores circular fashion from the 18th century to the present day. Items from the National Trust's fashion collection, highlight some of the techniques used to repair and reuse clothing throughout history.

Work from contemporary designers and makers also feature, showcasing modern techniques for a more sustainable and circular fashion industry.

The exhibition is open daily on the first floor of Killerton House, open 11-4pm (last entry 3.30pm). The exhibition is included with entry. Normal admission fees apply, National Trust members visit for free.

See the Killerton website for accessibility information.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Unit 1 - Adult£14.00 per ticket
Unit 2 - Child£7.00 per ticket
Unit 3 - Family£35.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Map & Directions

Road Directions

From M5 southbound: leave at J28, go through Cullompton on B3181, follow brown tourism signs for Killerton on B3181 heading towards Broadclyst. From M5 northbound: exit J29. Keep right onto Honiton road/A3015, take 4th exit at the roundabout and follow signs for B3181 Pinhoe/Broadclyst. Killerton is signposted on brown tourism signs. Go through Pinhoe, then Broadclyst on B3181. Killerton is shortly after leaving the village of Broadclyst - turning on the left.

Parking: 280 yards. Follow signs to main visitor car park (not up the main drive to the house).

Public Transport Directions

By bus: Services from Exeter to Tiverton. More information at stagecoachbus.com Alight at 'Killerton Turn'.

By train: Pinhoe, 4½ miles; Whimple, 6 miles; Exeter Central and St David's, both 7 miles. Followed by bus.

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