Historic houses · South West England
Dartington Hall
In or near Dartington.
Dartington Hall in Dartington, near Totnes, Devon, England, is an historic house and country estate of around 800 acres (320 hectares) dating from medieval times. The group of late 14th century buildi
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nappers Halt · 1.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dartington Hall, the nearest railway station is Nappers Halt, located 1.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TQ9 6EL. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Dartington Hall in Dartington, near Totnes, Devon, England, is an historic house and country estate of around 800 acres (320 hectares) dating from medieval times. The group of late 14th century buildings are Grade I listed; described in Pevsner's Buildings of England as "one of the most spectacular surviving domestic buildings of late Medieval England", along with Haddon Hall and Wingfield Manor. The medieval buildings are grouped around a huge courtyard; the largest built for a private residence before the 16th Century, and the Great Hall itself is the finest of its date in England. The west range of the courtyard is regarded nationally as one of the most notable examples of a range of medieval lodgings. The medieval buildings were restored from 1926 to 1938. The site is now the home of the Dartington Trust, which in the past has run a number of charitable educational programmes, including Schumacher College, Dartington Arts School, Research in Practice and the Dartington Music Summer School & Festival. In addition to its own live arts and events, the Trust uses the Great Hall and the estate to support businesses' and is available to hire as a venue for events and weddings, along with conserving the Grade II Listed Gardens.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dartington Hall in Dartington, near Totnes, Devon, England, is an historic house and country estate of around 800 acres (320 hectares) dating from medieval times. The group of late 14th century buildings are Grade I listed; described in Pevsner's Buildings of England as "one of the most spectacular surviving domestic buildings of late Medieval England", along with Haddon Hall and Wingfield Manor. The medieval buildings are grouped around a huge courtyard; the largest built for a private residence before the 16th Century, and the Great Hall itself is the finest of its date in England. The west range of the courtyard is regarded nationally as one of the most notable examples of a range of medieval lodgings. The medieval buildings were restored from 1926 to 1938. The site is now the home of the Dartington Trust, which in the past has run a number of charitable educational programmes, including Schumacher College, Dartington Arts School, Research in Practice and the Dartington Music Summer School & Festival. In addition to its own live arts and events, the Trust uses the Great Hall and the estate to support businesses' and is available to hire as a venue for events and weddings, along with conserving the Grade II Listed Gardens.
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Background
History
The 1st Duke built the mediaeval hall between 1388 and his death in 1400 and the sculpted arms of Richard II survive on ribbed vault of the Porch. The 1st Duke was beheaded by King Henry IV who had deposed Richard II, however Dartington continued as the seat of his son John Holland, 2nd Duke of Exeter (1395–1447) and grandson Henry Holland, 3rd Duke of Exeter (1430–1475) successively. On the death of the 3rd Duke in 1475 without issue, supposedly drowned at sea on the orders of King Edward IV, Dartington again escheated to the crown. In 1559 it was acquired by Sir Arthur Champernowne, Vice-Admiral of the West under Elizabeth I, whose descendants in a direct male line lived in the Hall for…
Description
In addition to historic buildings the estate has a number of legacy 20th century buildings from the Elmhirsts' social enterprises, including the defunct Dartington Hall School, which closed in 1987, and High Cross House which is now a base for Busby & Fox. Other buildings are being used by various businesses and departments at the Trust. The Old Postern is now home to an independent School. The Cider Press Centre, a shopping centre at Shinners Bridge, is also run by the Trust and home to other independent businesses. The Hall and medieval courtyard functions in part as a conference centre and wedding venue and provides bed and breakfast accommodation for people attending events and for…
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- Coordinates
- 50.4518, -3.6938
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Dartington
- Postcode
- TQ9 6EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Nappers Halt — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.dartington.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Dartington Hall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dartington Hall?
- Dartington Hall is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ9 6EL), in the parish of Dartington.
- What is Dartington Hall?
- Dartington Hall in Dartington, near Totnes, Devon, England, is an historic house and country estate of around 800 acres (320 hectares) dating from medieval times. The group of late 14th century buildi
- How do I get to Dartington Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Nappers Halt, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ9 6EL.
- How do I get to Dartington Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Nappers Halt, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ9 6EL.