Dartington Trust

Dartington Trust A stunning centre of heritage, culture, entertainment, hospitality, and innovative sustainability set in rolling south Devon parkland outside Totnes.

This Sunday 6 September, we have the fabulous Makers Market in the Great Hall in Dartington. Come and browse the wide v...
03/09/2026

This Sunday 6 September, we have the fabulous Makers Market in the Great Hall in Dartington. Come and browse the wide variety of stalls, including artists, ceramicists, printmakers, glassmakers, jewellery designers, illustrators, textile makers, authors, and artisan food and drink producers.

It's free entry. 10.30am - 3pm.

We only have a few spaces left on our Traditional Japanese Book Binding Workshop, where you will go home with your own c...
02/09/2026

We only have a few spaces left on our Traditional Japanese Book Binding Workshop, where you will go home with your own collection of small notebooks. The workshop runs this Saturday, 5th September, from 10am-1pm.

This workshop is suitable for beginners, those with experience, and those who wish to refresh established skills.

All materials and tools are provided to complete your project.

You can book one of the last spots here: https://ticket.dartington.org/EventAvailability?EventId=876798AJGCSHVLNDSKLBMJLQBSJTQLDDQ&_gl=1*q3v84d*_gcl_au*MTQ3NDA0MzI2Mi4xNzg4MzU3MjAxLi0uLS4xNzg4MzU3MjAxLjE0MjAyMzAzMy4xNzg4MzU3MjAxLjE3ODgzNjA1OTk.

This September, come and check out the Vintage, Upcycled & Makers Market at the Cider Press Centre in Dartington. Organi...
02/09/2026

This September, come and check out the Vintage, Upcycled & Makers Market at the Cider Press Centre in Dartington. Organised by Miss Ivy Events, this pop-up market brings together an eclectic mix of independent traders selling everything from original art, ceramics, glass and jewellery to vintage and retro clothing and homewares, sustainable gifts, textiles, upcycled pieces and locally produced food and drink.
Two hours free parking at the Cider Press Centre. Dogs (and their owners!) welcome.
3 September - 4 October, Thursdays to Sundays, 10am - 4pm.
Visit: https://missivyevents.co.uk/event-category/makers-collective/

Time for some classical music? Devon Baroque orchestra presents this delightful concert featuring the extraordinary musi...
26/08/2026

Time for some classical music? Devon Baroque orchestra presents this delightful concert featuring the extraordinary musical talents of JS Bach and his family and friends, including his joyful Brandenburg Concerto No.4 in G, and Cantata 82 ‘Ich habe genug’. With soloists Tim Mirfin (bass) and Sarah Humphrys (oboe).This concert is dedicated to oboist Heather Williams (1928-2026).

Sunday 27 September, The Great Hall, Dartington.
Visit: https://ticket.dartington.org/EventAvailability?EventId=876398ALLMLLPVLPLJPNJKMJJJQCSSBSQ

A little magic is coming to Dartington Hall ✨This August Bank Holiday, the grounds of Dartington Hall will be transforme...
24/08/2026

A little magic is coming to Dartington Hall ✨This August Bank Holiday, the grounds of Dartington Hall will be transformed for the very first Fantastical Magic Festival.

From the 28 to the 31 August, families can step into four magical realms, meet wizards, fairies, mermaids and other fantastical characters, take on the Spell Card Quest, hunt for dragon eggs and enjoy a packed programme of live entertainment throughout the day.

There’ll also be birds of prey, reptiles on selected days, bubbles, face painting, live music, creative workshops, the Enchanted Makers Market, a Fancy Dress Parade and plenty more to discover.

With the historic Dartington Estate as the backdrop, it’s set to be a brilliant Bank Holiday day out for families looking for something a little different.

📍 Dartington Hall
📅 28 - 31 August
🕙 10am - 4pm
🎟️ Family tickets for 2 adults + 2 children are just £30 online

Book in advance and save 15% compared with buying at the gate.
Visit: https://missivyevents.co.uk/event-category/fantastical-festivals/

New stock! Our shop inside our Welcome Centre has recently introduced these beautiful stained glass items by 'Marldon St...
21/08/2026

New stock! Our shop inside our Welcome Centre has recently introduced these beautiful stained glass items by 'Marldon Stained Glass', along with Gemstone jewellery from 'Arte Sano'. Come and browse.

Open daily 10am-4pm, under the archway by the Courtyard.

19/08/2026

Opera Forge programme update:

Following urgent knee surgery, Sir John Tomlinson is no longer able to join us at Dartington this Saturday. We send Sir John our very best wishes for a speedy recovery.
We are delighted that internationally acclaimed opera director and designer Charles Edwards has agreed to step in at short notice for both the behind-the-scenes ticketed rehearsal and the evening concert.
Charles has directed and designed productions for some of the world’s leading opera companies, including the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden; Metropolitan Opera, New York; Opera North; Grange Park Opera and Scottish Opera.
He is currently directing and designing Grange Park Opera’s new Ring cycle, which opened this summer with Das Rheingold and continues with Die Walküre in 2027, and is also designing Sir David McVicar’s new Turandot for Scottish Opera.
We’re enormously grateful to Charles for joining us and look forward to welcoming him to Dartington this Saturday.

Just to let you know that the Lower Drive on the Dartington Estate will be closed this week to enable us to do some main...
18/08/2026

Just to let you know that the Lower Drive on the Dartington Estate will be closed this week to enable us to do some maintenance and will reopen when as soon as this is completed.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Join bookbinding professional Brian Norman and experiment with traditional Japanese bookbinding methods at this special ...
18/08/2026

Join bookbinding professional Brian Norman and experiment with traditional Japanese bookbinding methods at this special edition workshop.
Inspired by Dorothy Elmhirst’s unique collection of 20th century Japanese hand-tinted photographs (on display at the Elmhirst Heritage Centre) you will learn how to prepare materials and sew pages using both traditional and Japanese-inspired contemporary bindings. A choice of fine decorative papers will be available. Materials provided.
Saturday 5 September, 10am - 1pm at Dartington Bookbindery, Lower Close, Dartington Estate
Visit: https://ticket.dartington.org/EventAvailability?EventId=876798AJGCSHVLNDSKLBMJLQBSJTQLDDQ

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