Author: Dartington Trust

Dartington Estate is a unique place - a stunning centre of heritage, culture, entertainment, hospitality and innovative sustainability set in rolling south Devon parkland near Totnes. Open all year round. Find out more about us, check out our latest events, or browse our rich collection of news, blogs and features.

Behind the scenes at the new Elmhirst Heritage Centre development

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Dartington Trust

Forest garden update

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Dartington Trust

We have had constructive and productive discussions with Martin Crawford over the past week. That was the feedback from him too. Eviction was not on the agenda and is not the intention. Our objective is simple: to work with Martin to agree a physical solution for making the boundary of the forest garden secure and […]

Project Green Festival

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Dartington Trust

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The Dartington Bookbindery

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Dartington Trust

Message from Dartington Estate’s interim CEO

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Dartington Trust

Recent weeks have seen a great deal of misinformation about Dartington. The recently appointed turnaround team, led by me, is squarely focused on two things: firstly, urgently improving the estate’s financial position; secondly, ensuring a sustainable recovery so that all stakeholders benefit from a prosperous Dartington for many generations to come. We must preserve the […]

Programmes resume at Schumacher College

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Dartington Trust

Dartington Trust confirms masters degree courses at Schumacher College, that were temporarily paused, have now resumed following talks with partners and stakeholders.

Red, white…and orange? A guide to Georgian wine

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Dartington Trust

With our first ever Georgian Wine Festival just around the corner, Master of Wine Sarah Abbott explains why Georgian tipples are viticulture's great secret.