The Cider Press Centre

A PLACE WORTH KNOWING

A browse, a bite and a little making

Art, independent makers, creative workshops, a café and a taproom come together at this Dartington courtyard destination.

Start with the art and handmade pieces, then leave room for coffee or a class. The Cider Press Centre brings several independent stops together at Shinner’s Bridge, making it easy to shape an afternoon around your interests. Browse the businesses below and check their individual visiting arrangements.

The lovely little details

Mooch, Orchard Carving Studio and Go Deer.
Designs Café and CLASH Taproom on site.
At Shinner’s Bridge, separate from the Hall courtyard.

SOMETHING TO LOOK OUT FOR

Pair a browse with a coffee

Explore the makers, then take a break at Designs Café. Book ahead if you want to add a workshop.

From the venue

THE USEFUL LITTLE DETAILS

Make a little plan.

Find them here

The Cider Press Centre, Shinner’s Bridge, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6TQ

Open directions

Getting there

Use the Cider Press Centre car park at Shinner’s Bridge. The map marks Designs Café within the centre. Dartington Hall has its own separate car park.

Before you set off

Browse during individual shop hours. Book craft workshops directly and check the taproom’s programme before a special trip.

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Parking

The centre currently offers two hours’ free parking. Check the signs for longer stays and the current terms.

Check the details

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Two different stops

Parking tickets do not transfer between the Cider Press Centre and the Hall’s core estate car park.

Check the details

Details checked 24 October 2026. Opening times, menus and access arrangements can change; confirm anything essential directly before travelling.

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MAKE A LITTLE DAY OF IT

What you’ll find here.

Choose a few stops at the Cider Press Centre. Each independent business keeps its own hours; arrange workshops in advance.

Shops & makers

Glass, ceramics and framed art displayed inside Mooch Art & Makers

Mooch Art & Makers shopfront in the Cider Press Centre

Paintings displayed beneath dark roof beams in Mooch’s upper gallery

Colourful landscape paintings and ceramics at Mooch

Mooch founder Pam Neaves working on a piece of art

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Dartington, Devon

Mooch Art & Makers

Contemporary paintings, glass, ceramics and jewellery fill this independent Dartington gallery, with a strong thread of South West artists and makers.

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Timber beams and craft displays inside Orchard Carving Studio

William Barsley painting details on a gilded carved figure

An intricately carved wooden wreath of leaves and hops

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Dartington, Devon

Orchard Carving Studio

A working woodcarver’s studio, specialist shop and course space at Dartington’s Cider Press Centre, for learning traditional skills or finding beautifully made pieces.

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People sewing at tables in the Go Deer workshop

A textured felt landscape with stitched details

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Dartington, Devon

Go Deer

Sewing, stitching and imaginative craft workshops at Dartington’s Cider Press Centre, with colourful projects and a sociable reason to set an afternoon aside.

Textile craftsSewing

More at the centre

The estate directory also lists TOG24, Wildwise and The Shed, alongside seasonal pop-ups and market dates.

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Eat & drink

Designs Café — photography from the venue

A freshly made latte with heart-shaped foam at Designs Café

Watercolour paints and botanical paintings spread across a workshop table

A Designs Café team member holding a green-and-white painted teapot and cup

Paints, brushes, cake and hot chocolate on a table at Designs Café

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Dartington, Devon

Designs Café

A pottery painting session, something from the café and a piece of your own to collect afterwards. A gentle way to spend a Dartington afternoon.

Pottery paintingCreative afternoons

Guests talking across the colourful bar at CLASH Taproom

A row of craft beer taps at CLASH Taproom

A pint beside a leafy window at CLASH Taproom

A DJ playing behind guests at the CLASH bar

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Dartington, Devon

CLASH Taproom

An independent taproom at the Cider Press Centre, pouring changing craft beers alongside cocktails, laid-back music sessions and occasional food pop-ups.

Craft beerMusic

A LITTLE SENSE OF PLACE

Find your way here.

South Hams, Devon

YOUR NEXT LITTLE DISCOVERY

The Cider Press Centre, Shinner’s Bridge, Dartington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6TQ

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