Dartington Hall Gardens

About the garden

Dartington’s historic Grade II-listed gardens have evolved under the stewardship of notable families, including the Holands (1388–1509), the Champernownes (1559–1925) and the Elmhirsts (1925–1968), with guidance from nationally and internationally renowned landscape architects and designers Henry Avray Tipping, Beatrix Farrand and Percy Cane. The Dartington Trust now looks after the gardens.

The 26 acres of formal grounds blend a sense of natural wilderness with stunning features, beautiful vistas and impressive sculptures. Rich in history and home to some of the region’s most impressive champion trees, the gardens include a 1,500-year-old yew tree and a line of sweet chestnuts believed to be over 400 years old. Highlights include the Azalea Dell and the 260ft long Sunny Border, which overlooks the impressive Tiltyard at the heart of the garden.