What’s on
ChoralFest
Coming Soon… 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.
Luxury Murder Mystery Weekend
Friday 14 – Sunday 16 March.
The ‘Murder By Design’ team are back at Dartington Hall this March for another stylish mystery weekend experience of fine dining delights and solving crime scenes in our atmospheric rooms..
Global Leadership Conference Series
Monday 31 March – Thursday 3 April. Leadership conference providing leaders of today with unique insights into the strategic leadership styles of Government decision making, international business, private and public sector partnerships and conflict resolution. All delivered by leading practitioners in the respective fields.
MACBETH: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo [12A]
Monday 3 March.
David Tennant and Cush Jumbo lead a stellar cast in an ‘enthralling’ (★★★★★ Daily Telegraph) new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen.
David Tennant and Cush Jumbo lead a stellar cast in an ‘enthralling’ (★★★★★ Daily Telegraph) new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen.
A Complete Unknown [15]
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.
Kids Eat Free in The White Hart Pub!
Kids eat free in The White Hart Pub this half term – Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 February. Available all day (T&Cs apply).
Dartington Gardens + Cream Tea
Available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Enjoy a visit to our tranquil Grade II listed gardens then relax and enjoy a freshly made Cream Tea on the Great Lawn, by the White Hart Pub.
Conclave [12A]
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..
Hard Truths [12A]
British auteur Mike Leigh (Life is Sweet, Mr. Turner, Another Year) reunites with his Secrets & Lies star, the BAFTA-nominated Marianne Jean-Baptiste, for this fierce, compassionate and darkly funny character study. “A Mike Leigh classic… Marianne Jean-Baptiste is exceptional” ★★★★ The Guardian
Spirited Away [PG]
Winner of the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, Hayao Miyazaki’s wondrous fantasy adventure is a dazzling masterpiece from one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of animation.
White Hart Quiz Night
Sunday 16 March
The White Hart is thrilled to announce our brand-new Quiz Night! Join us for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and the chance to take home the jackpot!
NT Live: The Importance of Being Earnest [12A]
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
The Wild Robot [U]
After being shipwrecked on a deserted island, a robot named ROZZUM unit 7134 – ‘Roz’ for short – must learn to adapt to its new surroundings.
Torbay Symphony Orchestra: Classic Romantics
7.30pm, Saturday 8 March.
Journey through the rich landscape of 19th century German Romantic music and enjoy the profound beauty that these musical masterpieces have to offer.
Family Art with Incy
Family art and craft sessions, with themed sessions celebrating the Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, Half Term Fun, and Crazy Creations. Advance booking only.
Architecton [U]
The latest film from master documentarian Victor Kossakovsky Architecton is an epic, intimate, and poetic meditation on architecture and how the design and construction of buildings from the ancient past both reveal our destruction and offer hope for a way forward.
Six Nations Championships
Join us to watch live screenings of the matches in the Great Hall! Free entry, first come first served.
Lyric Chamber Orchestra
6pm, Saturday 22 March
Celebrate Spring with beautiful sounds for strings from some of our best loved English composers and journey into a world of pastoral landscape, rich harmony and lyrical melody.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig [15]
Shot entirely in secret, Mohammad Rasoulof’s mesmerising thriller explores the dividing lines in Iranian society. When Iman becomes a judge, his family is thrust into the public eye. As political unrest erupts on the streets, Iman’s position becomes more dangerous, and his divided loyalties are exposed.
The Brutalist [18]
Escaping post-war Europe, visionary architect László Toth arrives in America to rebuild his life, his work, and his marriage after being forced apart during the war. Prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren (Guy Pearce) recognises his talent for building. But power and legacy come at a heavy cost.
I Am Martin Parr [12A]
Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century on a road trip across England with photographer Martin Parr, who has revolutionised contemporary photography.
Celebrate Mother's Day
Including a complimentary dessert with a glass of Prosecco for Mum! Pre-booking essential.
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.
Martin Simpson: Live in Concert
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.
Dartington Gardens Tour
Our volunteer-led tours are a brilliant opportunity to discover the secrets of our glorious Gardens. These talks have a special focus on the history of the Gardens.
Dog Man [U]
When a police officer and his faithful police dog get injured in the line of duty, life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together, and Dog Man is born. As Dog Man learns to embrace his new identity, he must stop feline supervillain Petey the Cat from cloning himself and going on a crime spree.
Makers Market in the Great Hall
A monthly art, craft and food market in the Great Hall featuring talented local makers and producers.
EOS: Dawn of Impressionism - Paris, 1874 [cert TBC]
The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874. See the show that changed everything on the big screen.
DCC: St Matthew Passion
Dartington Community Choir and conductor Simon Dunbavand present J.S. Bach’s wonderful St. Matthew Passion. Take part with us on Palm Sunday 2025 to enjoy one of the most inspiring and profound choral works of all times.
