Welcome
We are a charity delivering progressive learning programmes in the arts, ecology and social justice. Our beautiful 1,200-acre estate is a vibrant year-round visitor destination.
What’s On
For the latest news on dining, getaways, plus our gardens, shops and much beside, head to our Visit section.
Below are some selected highlights from our programme. For our full calendar of events, click here >
explore our festive lineup
From seasonal craft, to family shows, to wintery music events – there’s something for everyone at Dartington this Christmas,
the great hall craft fair
2-4 Dec: Join an incredible gathering of over 40 makers and designers for this exciting event – the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season.
barn cinema
Arthouse, kids’ films, blockbusters, live theatre streamings and more – find out what’s coming up at our beautiful independent venue.
Learning at Dartington
We offer transformative learning, at undergraduate and postgraduate level, delivered by world-class tutors in a truly unique campus experience.
Our learning is delivered through two faculties: Schumacher College, which has been at the forefront of engaging ecological, economic, and social challenges for over 30 years, and Dartington Arts School, which draws on our rich international heritage and our wealth of dance, theatre, music and art studios to deliver compelling courses for a fast-changing world.
We offer a variety of opportunities for part-time learning, with courses ranging from a few hours, to weekly classes, to longer residential experiences.
Schumacher College delivers a unique brand of small-group, residential experiences which embrace themes of ecology, wellbeing, and sustainability. Our programme of arts courses spans music, performance, writing, dance, and contemporary visual art. And a wide, exciting range of craft courses run year-round in collaboration with over 50 makers from across the south west and beyond.
A variety of other programmes run throughout the year – including four weeks of shared music making, learning and listening at our renowned Dartington Music Summer School & Festival.
Learning is the beating heart of our year-round programme of events, which spans genres from film to craft to exhibitions.
We programme a blend of virtual and in-person events, many of which are free or by donation. Throughout the year, you’ll also find festivals that focus on themes of arts, ecology and social justice.
Learning at Dartington is mainly delivered through the courses and events we offer year-round, but a range of resources are also available online to help get a flavour of what we offer.
Schumacher College has an wide range of talks and interviews available on their YouTube channel, and our long-running online Earth Talk series is also available in full to watch online.
You can read the latest learning-related news here, and explore the history of the estate online here.
Other resources include our Arts and Learning podcast channel, which includes playlists such as our Laser Talks – inspired by the school climate strikes, Dark Mountain and Extinction Rebellion.
Latest news & blogs
New boiler connection to reduce carbon emissions and save money
Dartington Trust continues its transition to a target of net zero carbon output by 2030 by further reducing the use of oil.
Dartington tenants to create Chinese Medicine Garden for all to enjoy
A fundraiser to build a Chinese herbal medicine garden has been launched by a group of tenants on the Dartington Estate who want to create a peaceful place for everyone to enjoy.
Fabulous local food at a fair price promises new White Hart Chef
Whether it is Michelin-starred fine food or hearty gastro meals new chef Adam Page creates tempting seasonal food with low food miles.
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It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas...
dartington.org/christmas
The Great Hall Craft Fair 2022 is go and looking completely fabulous!
Such talent on display, we hope you can make it down at some point over the weekend (open until 9pm this evening, ends 4pm Sunday) and support the local creative community this Christmas. Free entry!
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TONIGHT! Don't miss this magical treat at the Barn Cinema from 7pm...
Mark Gatiss ‘is in a league of his own with this fresh take on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Evening Standard), screening live from Alexandra Palace direct to Dartington!
Not a humbug in sight...
Tickets via dartington.org/whats-on
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The Dartington estate is made up of 1,200 acres of conservation areas, woodland, farmland and gardens along the banks of the River Dart. For almost 100 years it's provided the inspirational backdrop for experimentation and progress in the arts, ecology and social justice. Anyone is welcome to visit any time, to explore the stunning scenery and to take inspiration from our innovative new projects and fascinating heritage. Students here are encouraged to see the estate as a place to put ideas into action, and where theory can be led by practice, whether that's using our distinctive outdoor spaces for creative performance projects, or to trial a new method of small-scale regenerative agriculture through our incubator scheme. Find out more about joining our learning community and sign up to our Schumacher College and Dartington Arts School mailing lists via the links in our bio.
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