Creative Activities
Glass Painting
Get creative with all the family and decorate a glass to take home with you.
Demonstrations
Watch as our master engraver creates works of art in front of your eyes.
Handcasting
Create a lasting memory of your visit with a crystal handcast.
Set in the heart
of North Devon
A magical day out for all the family!
The new Visitor Experience houses an updated and upgraded Timeline Exhibition of Dartington Crystal’s products spanning over 50 years of history from 1967 to the present day.
A creative team of in-house staff have been working tirelessly for the last six months to make something quite special, something that is both a leisure experience as well as being a lasting archive of some of the wonderful craftmanship of its North Devon’s glass makers.
As well as being able to see glass making demonstrations in a newly installed studio furnace area, Master Engraver Nick Davey will be creating masterpieces right before your eyes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...
How much is a ticket?
Entry into our visitor centre is free and a self guided tour around the factory is £10. Tickets can be purchased online or at reception within our visitor centre.
Can I bring my dog?
We are dog friendly at Dartington Crystal, you can bring your dog into the visitor centre and parts of the Pavilion Café. The only area your four-legged friend cannot join you in in the factory itself due to safety considerations
When can I enter the factory?
Entry into the factory experience is available between the following times:
09.15am – 10.15am
12.00pm – 1.15pm
2.00 – 3.15pm
Is there disabled access?
Our Shop, Cafe and Visitor centre all have disabled access but unfortunately due to there being stairs within the factory tour we are unable to offer disabled access. As we are a working factory this is something that cannot be changed.
Guests Love Us
Loved it very interesting watching the glass blowers at work. Large shop good prices large variety of quality products. Definitely visit again.
A visit to the Dartington Crystal factory was a fascinating and unique experience. Tours from 10 am, just on week days. Nice store at the end of the tour. I can definitely recommend.
Lovely factory setting and beautiful glassware.