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.
The Wild Robot [U]
Sat 22 – Sun 23 February
After being shipwrecked on a deserted island, a robot named ROZZUM unit 7134 – ‘Roz’ for short – must learn to adapt to its new surroundings.
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!
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..
A Complete Unknown [15]
Fri 7 – Thu 13 March
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).
MACBETH: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo [12A]
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.
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.
NT Live: The Importance of Being Earnest [12A]
Sun 23 – Mon 24 February
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.
Family Art with Incy
Sat 22 February & Sat 8 March
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]
Fri 21 – Wed 26 February
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.
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.
I Am Martin Parr [12A]
Fri 28 February – Thu 06 March
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.
The Seed of the Sacred Fig [15]
Fri 28 February – Thu 06 March
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.
The Brutalist [18]
Fri 21 – Thu 27 February
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.
Dog Man [U]
Sat 01 – Sun 09 March
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.
Six Nations Championships
Saturday 22 February | Sunday 9 & 15 March
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.
Celebrate Mother's Day
Sunday 30 March
Including a complimentary dessert with a glass of Prosecco for Mum! Pre-booking essential.
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy [15]
Fri 07 – Thu 20 March
Bridget Jones returns in the role that established a romantic comedy heroine for the ages. Now a widow, following the tragic loss of her husband Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), she decides to forge a new path towards life and love.
Mickey 17 [15]
Fri 21 – Thu 27 March
On a dangerous mission to colonise an ice planet, unlikely hero and “expendable” crew member Mickey Barnes (Pattinson) works for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job…to die, for a living, and when his body is renewed, to die again.
Away [U]
Sat 22 – Sun 23 March
A gorgeous animated fantasy about a boy travelling across an island on a motorcycle, trying to escape a dark spirit and get back home.
The Sloth Lane [U]
Sat 15 – Sun 16 March
Fast food, slow cooked…sloth style! warm-hearted Australian animation is a story about culture, family and tradition featuring a family of charming sloths.
Memoir of a Snail [15]
Fri 21 – Mon 24 March
Oscar-winning director Adam Elliot’s (Mary and Max) latest ‘clayography’ is a funny, moving and resonant stop-motion triumph. 1970s Australia: Twins Grace and Gilbert are separated as children, sending Grace into a spiral of anxiety and angst.
Flow [U]
Fri 28 March – Thu 03 April
A cat, a capybara, some dogs and other animals find themselves caught in a natural disaster and must band together to survive.
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
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.
Dartington Gardens Tour
11am, every Friday from 28 February
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.
Makers Market in the Great Hall
11am Sunday 6 April, then monthly.
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]
Tue 18 March
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.
