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A home for contemporary art and design

Built for William Curry, headmaster of Dartington Hall School, this Modernist gem was commissioned by Leonard Elmhirst and designed by William Lescaze in 1932. The house still evokes the ‘serenity, clarity and a kind of openness’ described by Curry.

High Cross is one of Britain’s most celebrated Modern residences, and we are excited to be presenting it to the public under our management, working in partnership with the owners of High Cross House, the Dartington Hall Trust.

The architecturally important building is playing host to contemporary art exhibitions and sales, talks, demonstrations and musical evenings, and is a perfect and unusual space for events. High Cross is to become a local centre for contemporary arts, as a community-led sustainable model of management.

Outdoor theatre

For one night only the garden will be transformed into Victorian London

For one night only the garden will be transformed into Victorian London

The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company put dynamic detective duo Holmes and Watson through their paces as they tackle their most fiendish case yet in the beautiful surroundings of the gardens.

Explore the gallery

The study is home to exhibitions

Discover all of the exhibiting artists and artists in residence as well as future exhibitions in this home for contemporary art.

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Make yourself at home

The sunny garden is the perfect spot for a family picnic

In the house you're welcome to take a seat, read a book and even play the piano. There's a lovely relaxed feeling here; why not soak up some sunshine on a roof terrace, or relax in the living room?

Thinking outside the box

In the spirit of William Curry, the progressive headmaster of Dartington Hall School who resided at High Cross House, we have a programme of innovative events planned to bring the house to life.