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.
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.
Conclave [12A]
Fri 23 – Sun 25 May
The pope is dead. The throne is vacant. Adapted from the bestselling Robert Harris novel, Conclave is a sensational depiction of one of the world’s most mysterious and ancient events – the selection of a new pope.
Wind, Tide & Oar [PG]
Tues 27 – Thur 29 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.
Makers Market in the Great Hall
11am Sunday 1 June, then monthly.
A monthly art, craft and food market in the Great Hall featuring talented local makers and producers.
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.
The Phoenician Scheme [15]
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.
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.
Live Music Lawn Sessions
FEATURED EVENT
Free Entry | 4pm, Sat 31 May
Then various dates during Summer.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire [15]
Thurs 5 June
This acclaimed production of Tennessee Williams’ timelsee masterpiece was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014. Starring Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby, and Ben Foster.
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.
White Hart Quiz Night
7pm, Sunday 15 June
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.
NT Live: Inter Alia [cert TBC]
7pm, 4 & 20 September
Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.
Aronowitz Ensemble Chamber Music
FEATURED EVENT
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.
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.
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.
Kids Eat Free!
Sat 24 – Sat 31 (excl Sunday 25)
Free kids meals at The White Hart during May half term.
We’ll be offering free kid’s main meal with every full paying adult meal at The White Hart for children under 12. This offer is available all day during half term, except Sunday.
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.
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 Ballad of Wallace Island [12A]
Fri 13 – Thu 19 June
Eccentric lottery winner Charles lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favourite musicians together again. His fantasy becomes reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home, but they’re trapped on the island when a storm sets in and Charles desperately – and hilariously – tries to salvage his dream gig.
