Visit Dartington
Dartington is a special place to visit all year round
The estate features many fine walks, stunning views and beautiful buildings dating from medieval times to more recently built properties in the International Modernist and Arts and Crafts styles. Over 1000 events take place here each year – from pop concerts to 3D films, exhibitions to opera. Check out what’s on during your visit.
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The Visitor Centre
When you arrive, pop into the visitor centre – to learn about what we do and see how it started in the accompanying exhibition. We have historical information, books, leaflets on everything we have to offer on site and a small selection of gifts, including locally made fudge, Dartington books, craftware & pottery, gifts and more. Pick up a map and start exploring.
Highlights of a visit to Dartington
- Watch a film in a 14th century Barn – the Barn Cinema shows a wide range of independent and mainstream films
- Enjoy lunch at the White Hart restaurant before strolling around our Grade 2* listed gardens
- Visit High Cross House, a fantastic example of modernist architecture now open Wed–Sun under National Trust management
- Browse the range of locally produced gifts at The Shops at Dartington
We have recently refurbished our 50 bedrooms in Dartington Hall’s spectacular courtyard so why not stay at Dartington Hall?
There are lots of things to do at Dartington for free. Here’s a taster…
10 free things to do at Dartington
- Listen to secret songs, a hide and seek sound installation in the Dartington gardens.
- Meet one of our artists in residence at a scratch performance
- Volunteer in the arts or conservation teams
- Wander the Grade 2* gardens and enjoy sculpture from Henry Moore, Peter Randall Page and Willi Soukop
- Discover the ancient frescos and altar in the Church Tower and Chapel
- Enjoy a free family friendly concert during Dartington International Summer School
- Ramble the footpaths of our 880 acres
- Discover our history in the free exhibition in the visitor centre
- Experience the annual Christmas Carols for schoolchildren in the Great Hall
- See glass blowing demos and family entertainers at the Shops at Dartington