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Dartington Crystal Ltd
Linden Close
Torrington
Devon
EX38 7AN
Tel: +44 (0)1805 626242
Fax: +44 (0)1805 626263
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The Visitor Centre at Dartington Crystal explains the story of glassmaking. Watch carefully as our craftsmen work together to transform hot molten crystal into elegant shapes, perfecting an art 3000 years in the making!Take home a reminder of your visit. Both adults and children can get involved in the hands-on Glass Art Activities Area. Our Crystal Shop has an extensive range of superb Dartington Crystal made just a few feet away. “Mesmerising” Factory Tour During your visit, you will witness craftsmanship at it’s very best, from the elevated walkways above our working factory. Watch carefully as our craftsmen work together to transform hot molten crystal into elegant shapes, perfecting an art 3000 years in the making! “Fascinating” Visitor Centre The Visitor Centre at Dartington Crystal explains the story of glassmaking. See unusual pieces of historic glass from throughout the ages, showing how the development of Dartington and its products has evolved. “Captivating” Activities Take home a reminder of your visit. Both adults and children can get involved in the hands-on Glass Art Activities Area. There’s so much to do…paint your own glass or why not book to create a glass cast of your hand or foot. “Experience” Factory Shopping Our Crystal Shop has an extensive range of superb Dartington Crystal made just a few feet away, we have the largest selection of both first and slightly imperfect pieces at great value prices. “Mmmm…” Pavilion Café Set in the beautiful Devon Countryside you can enjoy a relaxing drink or meal from our menu, always freshly prepared by our chef. “3000 years in the making, one great day out!” OPEN ALL YEAR Visitor Centre, Factory Tour, Pavilion Café & Shops: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm (last tour 3.15pm) Saturday 10am – 5pm (tours closed) Sunday 10am – 4pm (tours closed) For Christmas, New Year and Bank Holiday opening times, please

Opening Times

Open All Year

2008 Opening: 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008

Monday 09:30 - 17:00

Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00

Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00

Thursday 09:30 - 17:00

Friday 09:30 - 17:00

Saturday 09:30 - 17:00

Sunday 09:30 - 17:00

Bank Holiday 09:30 - 17:00

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Adult - incl Factory Tour£5.00 per ticket
Senior - incl Factory Tour£4.00 per ticket
Child (16 & under) - incl tourfree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

Nearest major road is M5. Leave M5 junction 27; take the A361 towards Barnstaple; continue on the A361 towards Bideford, then from Bideford follow the brown tourist signs to Torrington.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Barnstaple station. Taxis available from Barnstaple station.

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  • Handcasts
  • Shopping
  • Making
  • Engraving

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 Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • Indoor Attraction

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Video, information sheets and exhibition display boards.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • Coach Parking
  • On site parking

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Licensed pavillion cafe serving hot meals and hot and cold snacks, for 200 max.
  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 72
  • Min group size - 10
  • Solo accepted
  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
  • Toilets

Languages spoken

  • French spoken

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • Dutch printed material
  • French printed material
  • German printed material
  • Italian printed material
  • Spanish printed material

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Demonstrations Given
  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups