Newton Abbot Attractions
Newton Abbot (pop. 20,979) is located 15mi/24km south of Exeter. It is the site where William of Orange was proclaimed king in 1688.
The ancient tower of St Leonard is located at the centre of Newton Abbot. The tower is all that remains of the chapel that was started in 1220. There are a number of other notable historic buildings in New ton Abbot such as Forde House, built in 1610, and the Passmore Edwards Public Library, which opened in 1904.
The ancient tower of St Leonard is located at the centre of Newton Abbot. The tower is all that remains of the chapel that was started in 1220. There are a number of other notable historic buildings in New ton Abbot such as Forde House, built in 1610, and the Passmore Edwards Public Library, which opened in 1904.
Bradley Manor
Bradley Manor, a 15th century manor house surrounded by woodlands and meadows, is a National Trust property located in Newton Abbot.
Newton Abbot Tourist Office / Bradley
6 Bridge House
Courtenay Street
Newton Abbot TQ12 6BN
England
6 Bridge House
Courtenay Street
Newton Abbot TQ12 6BN
England
Hours
April 5 to September 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Church House
The Church House in Newton Abbot sits adjacent to a Dartmoor National Park information point. It is currently leased to Widecombe in the Moor as a village hall.
The Church House
Widecombe in the Moor
Newton Abbot TQ13 7TA
England
Widecombe in the Moor
Newton Abbot TQ13 7TA
England
Hours
February 8 to December 23
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Hedgehog Hospital at Prickly Ball Farm
Hedgehog Hospital at Prickly Ball Farm in Newton Abbot is an animal farm where Hedgehogs are nursed and encouraged back into the wild. Many other animals abound and provide opportunities for children to feed and pet them.
All values are in local currency
Hedgehog Hospital at Prickly Ball Farm
Denbury Road
Newton Abbot TQ12 6BZ
England
Denbury Road
Newton Abbot TQ12 6BZ
England
Hours
March 17 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Family | 21.00 |
| Adult | 5.95 |
| Pensioners (OAP) | 5.50 |
| Child 14 & under | 5.25 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Orchid Paradise
Orchid Paradise in Newton Abbot is a year round destination for gardening enthusiasts. Orchids bloom throughout the year so there is always a beautiful display of flowers to see.
Orchid Paradise
Burnham Nurseries
Forches Cross
Newton Abbot TQ12 6PZ
England
Burnham Nurseries
Forches Cross
Newton Abbot TQ12 6PZ
England
Hours
January 2 to December 23
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
