Also coming up at Dartington…
Our year-round, jam-packed programme of wonderful courses, talks, festivals and events. Browse them all here or take a look at some selected highlights below.
The Day I Fell into a Book
16-17 Nov: An immersive adventure for 8-12 year olds and their grown ups – exploring the magic of reading and the vitality of young imaginations.
A Long Long Time
20-30 Dec: Join us on an intergalactic theatrical ride through the night sky in our annual winter family show!
Lucky 7 Cabaret
22-23 Nov: Vintage styling, old school dance moves, glitter, glam, thrills and spills from this highly-regarded burlesque act!
Visiting Dartington
At our 1,200 acre estate, based in South Devon, there’s plenty to explore – from the natural beauty of the grounds, to our visitor attractions and year-round events programme. You can also make a stay of it with our historic hotel or campsite.
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DARTINGTON
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Dartington is not just a beautiful place to visit. It attracts people with big ideas who want to change the world.
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GYROSCOPE tells the story of how we are reinventing the Dartington Project for the 21st century, and exploring how a place can help people live a more fulfilled life: from the food we eat, to the art that inspires us, to the communities that we’re part of and the impact we have on the world around us.
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🍂🌳🍁 Have you seen the Dartington illuminations yet? You’ve only a few days left to experience our listed, historic gardens in a magical new light after dark. With trail sessions each Thurs - Sun evening until 22nd Nov. Book your place: dartington.org/event/illuminate-the-darkness #illuminations #lightshow #afterdark #heritagegardens #dartingtonhall #dartington #totnes #devon #thingstodo #eveningsout
Do you enjoy classical music but wished you "understood" it a little more? Are you keen to glean more sonic riches from concerts? Then this fab new event in The Great Hall next Thursday is for you... Hosted by @dartingtonarts new Summer School artistic director, Sara Mohr-Pietsch (BBC Radio 3), these relaxed, intimate evenings will explore the art of listening through conversation and live music. Aimed at demystifying classical music and the concert experience, each event will introduce a musician appearing at our 2020 Festival. Next week's inaugural event features a concert from viola de gamba sensation, Liam Byrne. Space is limited, so please do book now to guarantee your place. #Repost @dartingtonarts ・・・ We’ve been working alongside our brilliant new artistic director @saramohrpietsch to finalise plans for next year’s summer school & festival....watch this space! Sara will be at Dartington next Thurs for the first of her #listeningclub events - intimate evenings exploring the art of listening through conversation and live music. Her first guest is @liam.byrne - the coolest viola de gamba player on the planet. Come and join us! 📷Kate Mount #dartingtonmusic #bbcradio3 #earlymusic #classicalmusic #contemporarymusic
#Repost @dartingtonarts ・・・ The Day I Fell into a Book has been created by sound designer, composer, theatre maker & Dartington College of Arts alumni Lewis Gibson. we’re very excited about @fueltheatre bringing the production to Dartington this Sat 16- Sun 17 Nov. Tickets available online. #familytheatre #lovereading #3dtheatre #3dsound #theatreexperience #storytelling #dartingtonlive
🍂 “It’s out with fine dining and in with a seasonal farm-to-fork menu.. all so incredibly flavourful it was hard not to hunch over the plate with my arms round it..” @muddy_devon Join us up at the historic White Hart restaurant this Autumn for some seriously tasty, locally-sourced feasting... and don’t miss the magical #illuminatethedarkness in the gardens during your visit! - Kids Eat For Free - Every adult main course receives a kids meal free (no minimum number of adults). Available between 12 and 3pm, Mon - Sat - Fish and Chips Friday - Sustainably sourced fish & chips with homemade mushy peas & tartare. £20 for two. Bookings taken for lunch and dinner. - "Date Night" Tuesdays - Receive a free sharing mezze with two main courses. - 20% off Sunday Roasts - Enjoy a delicious roast with family and friends at The White Hart during November and receive 20% off your meal. For all bookings and enquiries, call 01803 847111. Terms and conditions apply. To see latest menus and for more information on visiting Dartington, head to: www.dartington.org/visit/food-drink/white-hart #whitehartdartington #dartingtonhall #dartington #totnes #devon #nom #autumnvibes🍁