Welcome to Dartington

Dartington is a small village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. It is situated on the River Dart and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the Dartington Hall, which was built in the 14th century and is now a cultural center. The hall hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, exhibitions, and festivals.

Dartington is also home to the Dartington International Summer School and Festival, which is a world-renowned music and arts festival. The festival attracts musicians and artists from all over the world and offers a range of workshops, concerts, and performances. The festival has been running for over 70 years and has become a major cultural event in the UK.

In addition to its cultural offerings, Dartington is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is close to the Dartmoor National Park. There are plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and horse riding in the area, as well as water sports on the River Dart. Overall, Dartington is a charming village with a rich cultural heritage and plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy.

Local Schools

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Bidwell Brook School Foundation Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Nikki Burroughs	Shinner's Bridge Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6JU 01803864120 School Website
Dartington Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Charlotte Huish	Shinners Bridge Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6JU 1803862357 School Website
River Dart Academy Academy Alternative Provision Sponsor Led Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Matt Caunter	Shinners Bridge Dartington Devon TQ9 6JD 1803865580 School Website
Lifeworks College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Dorow	Lescaze Shinners Bridge Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6JD 1803865075 School Website
On Track Education - West Yarner Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Wood	West Yarner Dun Cross Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6DX 1803445943 School Website
South Devon Steiner School Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Jeff Van Zyl	Hood Manor Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6AB 01803897377 School Website
Park School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Arnet Donkin	Park Road Dartington Totnes Devon TQ9 6EQ 01803864588 School Website
King Edward Vi Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Alan Salt	Ashburton Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5JX 1803869200 School Website
St Christophers School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alexandra Cottell	Mount Barton Staverton Totnes Devon TQ9 6PF 01803762202 School Website
Totnes Independent School Other Independent School Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mrs Ross Robens	Windmill House 21 Ashburton Road Totnes Totnes TQ9 5JT 1803864484 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 1.63 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 6.63 Miles

Newton Abbot Station Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2JE 7.27 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 7.51 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 7.55 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Knight Cabs 01803 840940 8 Tolchers, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6HN 0.56 Miles
Castle Cabs Of Totnes 01803 868686 17 The Barn Whiteley Farm, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DJ 1.02 Miles
Totnes Taxis 01803 864486 3 The Barns, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6DJ 1.02 Miles
Bumble Cabs 01803 865588 57 Smithfields, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LR 1.48 Miles
Annas Taxis 01803 782272 2/Jellicoe Villas/Plymouth Rd, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LH 1.61 Miles
Ap Taxis 01803 840404 2 Sparrow Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5PR 1.62 Miles
Nessies Cabs 01803 862444 14 Parklands, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5HZ 1.70 Miles
Dart Taxis 01803 865575 18 Moorashes, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5TN 1.86 Miles
And Some Cabs 01803 840009 18 Moorashes, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5TN 1.86 Miles
Abacus Cabs 07790 345321 The Plains, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5DR 1.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Huxhams Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Dartington Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Cott Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staverton Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Leatside Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Babbage Road Totnes TQ9 5JA
Leatside Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Babbage Road Totnes TQ9 5JA
Leatside Surgery 01803 862671	Leatside Surgery Babbage Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5JA
Catherine House Surgery 01803 862073	Westward House New Walk Totnes Devon TQ9 5WB
Buckfastleigh Medical Centre 01364 642534	Buckfastleigh Medical Ctr Bossell Road Buckfastleigh Devon TQ11 0DE

Local Stores

Buckfastleigh
33 Chapel Street
Buckfastleigh
Buckfastleigh
Devon
TQ11 0AB
01364 643284
shop.8670@coop.co.uk
Store Website
3.60 miles

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SPAR Totnes
SPAR
1 - 2 Christina Way
Bridgetown
Totnes
TQ9 5UU
01803 862895
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Dart Vale Veterinary Group
Dart Vale Vets Station Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5JR 01803 862 142 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 1.63 miles
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Seymour Vets - Totnes
Smugglers Inn Steamer Quay Road Totnes Devon TQ9 5AL 01803 866 283 reception@seymourvets.co.uk Website 2.18 miles
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Blackdown Equine Vets
The Old Dairy Shadrack Berry Pomeroy Totnes Devon TQ9 6LR 01626 824 600 office@blackdownequine.co.uk 2.70 miles

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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
19 West Street Ashburton Devon TQ13 7DT 01364 652376 nurses-ashburton@dartvale.co.uk Website 4.83 miles
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South Devon Veterinary Hospital
The Old Cider Works Old Cider Works Lane Abbotskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5GH 01626 367972 info@southdevonvets.co.uk Website 5.86 miles
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The House Vet
2 Town Cottages Abbotskerswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 5NX 01626 353350 karen@thehousevet.co.uk Website 5.92 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bakers Park/Bradley Manor
6 Totnes Rd Lancashire 6.59 miles

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Lower Dart Valley
This Is A 6.5 Mile Circular Walk Of The Lower Part Of The River Dart Estuary Starting At Dittisham. We Combined Our Walk With A Visit To The National Trust Owned Greenway House, The Summer Home Of Agatha Christie. If Parking Here, Follow The Route Anti-Clockwise, As It Is Important To Cross Using The Dittisham Ferry First As This Is The One That Stops Running First. Malvern Cottage Higher St Dittisham Dartmouth TQ6 0HT 6.66 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln Torquay Lancashire TQ2 6XB 6.71 miles Torquay

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River Avon Dam Dartmoor
This Is A Lovely Dog Walk From The Carpark At Shipley Bridge On Dartmoor To Avon Dam. The First Part Follows Alongside The River Which My Dogs Love To Have A Dip In. Then The Walk Opens Out To Hills As You Work Your Way Up To The Dam. The Walk Is Pathed The Whole Way So Is Suitable For Pushchairs And Wheelchairs. I Think Its Roughly 1 Mile – 1.5 Miles Up To The Dam. Unnamed Road Lancashire 6.82 miles

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Cockington Country Park
Enjoy The Meadow With Your Dog Or Stroll Around Some Of The Many Paths On This Beautiful Estate With Its Woodlands And Water Garden. This Walking Route Is A Little Over 3-Miles And Lets You Explore It All. TQ2 6XA 6.85 miles From Torquay Or Paignton Turn At The Livermead Hotel – Signposted ‘Cockington Country Park’ And Follow The Lane Into The Village, Where There Are Two Car Parks (Cycle Hub & Village).

Bradley Manor
Going To Try This Walk Today It's Local And It's Lovely. 56-60 East St Lancashire 7.11 miles

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