The blurb:
The Barn Cinema is an independent cinema situated in a renovated 14th century barn within the grounds of the beautiful Dartington Hall estate, near Totnes. The Barn runs a wide-ranging film programme , including independent arthouse, world and mainstream cinema, seven days a week as well as a children's matinee programme on Saturday afternoons.
Cinema choice can be quite limiting in Torbay where only the mainstream Hollywood movies are in abundance. The Barn Cinema at Dartington Hall has been a wonderful find to say the least and so far we have managed to see Blindness, Cypher and Planet Terror. Okay so slightly more mainstream than independent, but these films would have probably involved trips to either Exeter or Plymouth.
The seating may not be especially comfortable and could well benefit an upgrade, however they may be constrained by the heritage nature of their venue, and as such loses one star. Don't expect your average multiplex with their cheap popcorn and drinks, this is a more discerning cinema.
Couple with a meal at the White Hart, this makes for a great night out at the movies. read more