Newton Abbot
Things to Do
Newton Abbot
Famous for its racecourse, Newton Abbot is only about 20 minutes drive from the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay.
Known for its historic markets (the first was held nearly 1000 years ago), Newton Abbot is still a popular place for visitors and traders alike. The farmers and produce markets are ideal places to shop and there are regular car boot sales where you can pick up a bargain, and arts and crafts markets filled with beautiful, locally made objects, jewellery and pictures.
If you happen to be visiting in September, check out the town’s ‘Cheese and Onion Fayre’, featuring food stalls as well as live music, crafts and other events.
Newton Abbot Racecourse
The racecourse is the UK’s leading summer jumping course. So whether you’re a committed rail jockey or it’s your first foray into the sport of kings and you want to experience the local atmosphere, make sure you pay a visit. The racecourse also doubles up as a conference centre for business events and meetings, and in the summer it plays host to ‘Lemonfest’ – a great weekend music festival featuring bands from the local area and around the country.
Lemonfest is typical of the smaller, more personal South Devon festivals. In May the whole town comes alive for the Newton Abbot festival, a celebration of live music, dance, art and street theatre.
Newton Abbot has lots to be discovered if you fancy a day away from the beaches of the English Riviera.
For further details of places to stay, things to do and events in Teignbridge and the South Hams, please visit the official Visit South Devon website.
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Family Fun Day
Type
Participatory Event
Location
Newton Abbot
Family Fun Day
Saturday 13th July
Expect fun for all the family at this wonderful event kindly supported by Foot Anstey Solicitors.Dates
- From:
- 13 Jul 2013To13 Jul 2013
Silent Disco
Type
Participatory Event
Location
Newton Abbot
Silent Disco
Saturday 10th August
As part of our Summer of Art we are hosting a Silent Disco in the stunning setting of The Quad.Dates
- From:
- 10 Aug 2013To10 Aug 2013
Sound Bites: Foraging for Your Supper
Type
Participatory Event
Location
Newton Abbot
Sound Bites: Foraging for your Supper
Friday 12th July
This month, Sound Bites heads outside to learn all about foraging for wild food, a skill that for most of us has been replaced by trips to the supermarket.Dates
- From:
- 12 Jul 2013To12 Jul 2013
Matisse - Drawing with Scissors
Type
Exhibition
Location
Newton Abbot
Matisse: Drawing with Scissors
Until Sunday 26 May
This free exhibition on loan from the Hayward Gallery features 35 lithographic prints of the famous cut-outs produced in the final four years of the artist’s life.
The Gallery, 9am – 5pm daily.Dates
- From:
- 1 May 2013To26 May 2013
The Pirates of Seale-Hayne
Type
Competition/Game
Location
Newton Abbot
The Pirates of Seale-Hayne
27th – 31st May
Ahoy me hearties! Don’t miss this brand new treasure hunt across the ground of Seale-Hayne.Dates
- From:
- 27 May 2013To31 May 2013
Tai Chi for Health and Wellbeing
Type
Participatory Event
Location
Newton Abbot
Tai Chi for Health and Wellbeing
Every Tuesday
The class is ideal for beginners and all levels of ability and experience.Dates
- From:
- 7 May 2013To30 Jul 2013
Kinky and Quirky's 'Super Duper' Burlesque and Boogie
Type
Performance
Location
Newton Abbot
Kinky and Quirky's 'Super Duper' Burlesque and Boogie.
Friday 14th June
Devon’s burlesque funsters Kinky & Quirky’s infamous night is back for some super duper fun.Dates
- From:
- 14 Jun 2013To14 Jun 2013
Race Fixtures 2013 - Newton Abbot Racecourse
Type
Sporting
Location
Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot Racecourse is the leading summer jumping racecourse in the UK. Set in the rolling Devon countryside and only a short distance from the coast, you are guaranteed great racing and great fun.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Sep 2013To1 Sep 2013
Race Fixtures 2013 - Newton Abbot Racecourse
Type
Sporting
Location
Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot Racecourse is the leading summer jumping racecourse in the UK. Set in the rolling Devon countryside and only a short distance from the coast, you are guaranteed great racing and great fun.
Dates
- From:
- 22 Aug 2013To22 Aug 2013
Race Fixtures 2013 - Newton Abbot Racecourse
Type
Sporting
Location
Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot Racecourse is the leading summer jumping racecourse in the UK. Set in the rolling Devon countryside and only a short distance from the coast, you are guaranteed great racing and great fun.
Dates
- From:
- 30 Sep 2013To30 Sep 2013
