Visitor attractions and information - Newton
Abbot
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 Newton Abbot Races. The Racecourse, Newton
Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3AF. Tel: (01626) 353235. Car parking for
racegoers and full disabled facilities. Happy Days Creche is
situated in purpose built premises on the Racecourse Estate.
The Racecourse is well signposted from the M5, just a few miles
away. www.newtonabbotracing.com. Location: On the outskirts of Newton Abbot. |
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South
Devon Railway Trust, The Station, Buckfastleigh, South Devon,
TQ11 0DZ. Tel: 0845 3451420. Steam trains from Totnes to Buckfastleigh.
Parking at Buckfastleigh we have an extensive free car park.
Parking at Staverton there is limited free car parking available.
Parking at Totnes there are designated spaces in the car park
adjacent to the Main Line station. The Railway is adjacent to
the Butterfly Farm and Otter Sanctuary. www.southdevonrailway.org.
Station at Buckfastleigh
about 8 miles south west of Newton Abbot. |
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Buckfast Butterflies & Dartmoor Otter
Sanctuary, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 ODZ. Tel: 01364 642916.
Tropical garden with waterfalls and large pond undercover, where
butterflies and moths from all over the world fly free. Also
otters, birds, terrapins and fish. About 8 miles south west of Newton Abbot. |
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Totnes
Castle, In Totnes, on a hill overlooking the town. Tel: 01803
864406. English Heritage. Charges apply. About 7 miles south of Newton Abbot. |
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Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11
0EE. Tel: 01364 645550. Home of a Roman Catholic Community of
Benedictine monks in Devon. Buckfast attracts almost half a million
visitors each year, from all parts of the world. Buckfast is
a popular location for a wide variety of concerts, specialising
in sacred music. www.buckfast.org.uk. About 8 miles south west of Newton Abbot. |
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Totnes
Motor Museum, Steamer Quay, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5AL. Tel: 01803
862777. Vintage Sports Cars Vintage Racing Cars Motor Racing
Trophies Toy Cars. About 7 miles south of Newton Abbot. |
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KENTS CAVERN, Cavern House, Ilsham Road, Torquay,
Devon, TQ1 2JF. Tel: 01803 215136. Kents Cavern is one of the
most important Palaeolithic caves in Northern Europe and the
oldest recognisable human dwelling in Britain. www.kents-cavern.co.uk.
About 5 miles south of
Newton Abbot. |
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Bishopsteignton
Museum of Rural Life, The Community Centre, Shute Hill, Bishopsteignton,
Devon, TQ14 9QL. Tel: 01626 775308. Local history and village
life. Britain in waretime. Agricultural artefacts. About 4 miles east of Newton Abbot. |
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