What’s on
ChoralFest 2025
FEATURED EVENT
BOOKING NOW OPEN – RESIDENTIAL PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE
Join celebrated choral maestro Gavin Carr, described by BBC Radio 3 as “Chorus Master to the Universe,” along with a host of international soloists for the return of Dartington’s ChoralFest 2025, from July 28 to August 4.
Visit the Gardens | Garden Tours
Open every day | Tours on Fridays
Buy a day ticket to Dartington’s stunning formal Grade II Listed gardens. Join one of our highly popular, volunteer-led Garden Tours (duration: 90 minutes) to learn more about the heritage, beauty and historical features of the Gardens.
Holy Cow [15]
Fri 25 April – Thu 1 May
Totone’s carefree teenage life of drinking and dancing takes a turn when he must provide for his 7-year-old sister. Seeking income, he channels his energy into producing an award-winning comté cheese to claim a competition prize.
Escape From Extinction: Rewilding [12]
Fri 2 – Thu 8 May
Can the world be saved when so much has already been lost? Narrated by multi Oscar-winner Meryl Streep, this timely and spectacular documentary follows scientific experts on the frontlines of conservation as they try to answer this question.
Ocean: David Attenborough [PG]
Thu 8 – Thu 15 May
David Attenborough explores the planet’s undersea habitats, revealing the greatest age of ocean discovery and emphasizing the ocean’s vital importance while exposing its problems and highlighting opportunities for marine life recovery.
Lyric Chamber Orchestra: A Spring Delight
6pm, Sun 11 May
Beautiful melodies for a perfect spring evening. Tippett: Little Music for String Orchestra | Haydn: Cello Concerto in C Major | Chopin: Piano Concerto No 1 in E Minor opus 11.
The Marching Band [15]
Fri 16 – Thu 22 May
Acclaimed conductor Thibaut has leukemia and needs a bone marrow donor. Learning he was adopted, he finds an older brother, a musician and factory worker. Their reunion sparks a fraternal, musical journey amidst the town’s factory closure.
White Hart Quiz Night
7pm, Sunday 18 May
Then every third Sunday of the month Think you’re a Quiz Master? Prove it! Join us for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and the chance to take home the jackpot.
A Minecraft Movie [PG]
Fri 23 May – Sun 1 June
Get ready to craft your world! Join the first ever big screen, live action adaptation of Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time. Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to your survival.
Julie Keeps Quiet [12A]
Mon 2 – Wed 4 June
An abuse scandal ripples through an elite tennis academy in Leonardo van Dijl’s coolly riveting debut. When demanding head coach Jeremy is accused of misconduct, all eyes turn to his latest star pupil and private trainee, the ferociously talented and hardworking Julie.
Magic Farm [15]
Tue 10 – Thu 12 June
When a misguided American documentary crew in search of their next viral segment ends up in the wrong town in rural Argentina, chaos ensues. Chloë Sevigny stars in the absurdist, shape-shifting gem that takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey packed with twists and turns, cross-cultural encounters and esoteric personalities.
Twelfth Night - The Lord Chamberlain’s Men
7pm, Wednesday 23 July
Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer, in their 21st year, for Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, they present this joyous play as he first saw it – in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance.
May Day Bank Holiday
11am – 5pm, Monday 5 May
Come along and celebrate May Day with us, in the beautiful setting of Dartington’s medieval courtyard! Step into the spirit of Spring with a day filled with something for all the family.
Time for Tea at the White Hart
Teas are available every day except Sundays
Relax and indulge yourself in our unique medieval feasting hall or private gardens and top the afternoon off with a leisurely walk around the stunning Grade II listed gardens. Packages start from £15 per person and include a free ticket into the Grade II Listed Gardens (open all day).
One to One: John & Yoko [15]
Sat 26 – Wed 30 April
Set in 1972 New York, this documentary explores John and Yoko’s world set against the backdrop of a turbulent era in American history. Centred on the One to One Charity Concert for special-needs children, John Lennon’s only full-length concert between the final Beatles concert in 1966 and his death, it features unseen archives and restored footage.
Wind, Tide & Oar [PG]
Fri 2 – Mon 5 May
A compelling exploration of engineless sailing, shot on analogue film over three years. The film delves into the experiences of those who travel solely by harnessing the natural elements alone, following a diverse array of traditional boats and uncovering the unique rhythms and motivations of engineless navigation.
Two to One [12A]
Fri 9 – Sun 11 May
After the fall of the Berlin Wall, a communist family discovers a bunker full of money soon to be worthless. With the help of their neighbours, they embark on a race against time to enter the capitalist world in style.
A Complete Unknown [15]
Mon 12 – Wed 14 May 2025
Returning to our screen due to audience demand. New York, 1961. Amid tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and a revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. Bob Dylan’s meteoric rise culminates in a controversial performance that reverberates worldwide.
Martin Simpson: Live in Concert
7.30pm, Saturday 17 May
A master of his art, and one of the finest folk guitarists in the world, the legendary Martin Simpson comes to give an intimate and spellbinding concert in Dartington’s Great Hall.
EOS: Michelangelo - Love and Death [PG]
Tue 20 May
Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made. Returning to cinemas in 2025 to celebrate this iconic artist’s 550th birthday.
Aronowitz Ensemble Chamber Music
Mon 26 – Thu 29 May
Join the Aronowitz Ensemble and friends for our 9th annual Chamber Music Festival, with 4 days of lunchtime and early evening recitals.
Hallow Road [15]
Fri 6 – Mon 9 June
A masterclass in suspense and sustained intensity, Hallow Road is set almost entirely during a terrifyingly urgent car ride. Late at night, a married couple get a call from their daughter, who’s been in an accident. Panicked by her increasingly desperate plight, they must drive to the scene to help her while keeping her on the phone.
The Phoenician Scheme [cert TBC]
Fri 13 – Thu 19 June
Master cinema stylist Wes Anderson returns with a dark but richly comedic tale of mid-century espionage and intrigue. Poignant and threaded through with ideas about love, regret and the power of second chances, The Phoenician Scheme is one of Anderson’s funniest films in years.
Dartington 100: The Rabindranath Tagore Connection
FEATURED EVENT
3pm, Mon 5 May
Join us for an extraordinary cultural celebration as the acclaimed Bengali cultural group Prantik brings to life the enduring vision of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore commemorating his birth anniversary.
The Penguin Lessons [12A]
Fri 25 April – Thu 1 May
In 1976 Argentina, a teacher and his students at an exclusive boys school are enlightened by an unusual guest. Starring Steve Coogan, this poignant comedy drama follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.
Live Music Lawn Sessions
Weekends, from Friday 2 May
Live music in the Private Gardens. Stretch out, relax, and enjoy summer with delicious food and drink from the White Hart. Click through for more information and to check the schedule.
Makers Market in the Great Hall
11am Sunday 4 May, then monthly.
A monthly art, craft and food market in the Great Hall featuring talented local makers and producers.
Family Art with Incy
10am | 11.45pm | 1.30pm, Sat 10 May
Family art sessions with a mixture of crafts and techniques including printing and making a pretty birdhouse. Sessions are 1.5 hours for families and accompanied children.
A New Kind of Wilderness [12A]
Fri 16 – Thu 29 May
In the Norwegian wilderness, a family seeks a wild free existence but a tragic turn of events shatters their isolation, compelling them to adapt to the demands of contemporary society.
Disney's Snow White [PG]
Sat 17 – Sun 18 May
Mirror, mirror on the wall… show us the story that started it all! Rachel Zegler stars as Snow White, an orphan living with her stepmother, the Evil Queen who – overwhelmed with jealousy – seeks to rid herself of her beautiful young charge.
Good One [15]
Fri 23 – Mon 26 May
During a weekend backpacking trip in the Catskills, 17-year-old Sam navigates the clash of egos between her father and his oldest friend. Tender, sure-footed and making a real feature of its depiction of the beauty of the New York Catskills, Good One is a film that speaks quietly but with great force.
The Salt Path [12A]
Fri 30 May – Thu 12 June
Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs star in this adaptation of Raynor Winn’s prize-winning memoir. In search of solace after a combination of crises in their lives, Raynor and Moth Winn decide to walk the South West Coast Path, a breathtaking 630-mile trek along the region’s famously rugged coastline.
Bookbinding Taster Day
10am – 4pm, Saturday 7 June
The Society of Bookbinders are offering a Taster Day at Dartington. Starting from a sheet of paper you will be introduced to some of the tools, materials and techniques of bookbinding, and make a sturdy, attractive notebook to take home.
Dan Whitehouse & Max ZT: Live in Concert
7.30pm, Thursday 19 June
Brooklyn’s celebrated hammered dulcimer player Max ZT (House of Waters), and Black Country/Tokyo’s dark, sophisticated gem – singer/songwriter/poet Dan Whitehouse – bring interwoven spoken word with music and song.