Newton Abbot is a historic market town on the River Teign in the Teignbridge District of Devon, UK. Referred to as the New Town of the Abbots (from the nearby Torre Abbey) the town was renamed Newton Abbot in the 13th century. Originally there were two towns until finally they joined under one council in 1901.

• Market days are on Wednesday and Saturday in Market Square
• St Leonard’s Tower (The Clock Tower), is the remains of an ancient church demolished in 1836 and sits in the centre of the town.
• The Born locals are known as Newtonians.
• Twinned with Besigheim in Germany and Ay in France.
• The race course is the most westerly in England.
• The Alexandra was originally built in 1871.

Traces of Neolithic inhabitants have been found at Berry’s Wood Hill Fort near Bradley Manor.

• Milber Down camp was built before the 1st century BC and later occupied briefly by the Romans, whose coins have been found there.
• Both wool and leather industries prospered here during the medieval period, and later the clay industry became a major employer.

• Airbnb, from £20 a night for a private room, while entire apartments/homes can start from around £40 a night, this would be my recommended option.
• Hostel, There are no hostels in Newton Abbot.
• Camping, Treacle Valley Campsite from £14, Parkers Farm Holiday Park from £12
• B&B & Guest Houses, There are loads to choose from, probably best to look at the reviews on tripadvisor.  Prices start from £40 a night.
• Hotel, Again there are many from the budget Travelodge, Premier Inn . Prices start from £40 – £150 a night.

• Abbfest

• Bus, Stagecoach will take you to all major surrounding towns (12 to Torbay, 88 to Totnes) and Country Bus takes you to some of the more secluded areas. Update: Friday & Saturdays the number 12 will run all night (24 hours) From 14th April 2019.
• Cycling, There are now purpose built cycle paths all around Newton Abbot.
• Taxi, There are a few to choose from:
  • Teignbridge Taxis: 01626 333333
  • Station Taxis: 01626 334488
  • Dash Taxis: 01626 247247
• Walking, unless you want to head out of town, everything is easily within walking distance.

• Bus, National express travels daily to and from London for as little as £10 and stops at the layby opposite the Railway Station.
• Car, Heading south on the M5 follow the signs for Exeter and then Torquay.
• Train, on the Riviera Line serving Exeter, Starcross, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torre, Torquay and Paignton.
• Walking, unless you want to head out of town, everything is easily within walking distance.

• Taxis:
  • Teignbridge Taxis: 01626 333333
  • Station Taxis: 01626 334488
  • Dash Taxis: 01626 247247
• Every Tuesday and Friday the town plays host to a very popular local farmers market.
• Walk everywhere, Newton isn’t big, so you can save yourself a few pounds by walking everywhere.
• Be aware of the seagulls if your outside with food.
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