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 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.
Address: The Church House, Widecombe in the Moor, Newton Abbot TQ13 7TA, England
Hours:
February 8 to December 23: 10:30am-am
Tips: Closing time of shop/information centre is dependent on the weather.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities: Gift shop
Transit: Bus: (summer service) First Western National 170/2 newton Abbot-Totnes/Tavistock
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.
Address: Hedgehog Hospital at Prickly Ball Farm, Denbury Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 6BZ, England
Hours:
March 17 to November 2: 10am-5pm
Tips: Last admission is 3.30pm.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
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.
Address: Orchid Paradise, Burnham Nurseries Forches Cross, Newton Abbot TQ12 6PZ, England
Hours:
January 2 to December 23: 10am-4pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities: Restaurant or food service
Transit: Bus: bus stop at Forches Bross on the Newton Abbot/Bovey Tracey road.
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