Newton Abbot
Things to do in Newton Abbot, Devon
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Newton Abbot works well as a base for exploring Dartmoor and the surrounding countryside. The town has a solid collection of hotels and guest houses, ranging from the Barn Owl Inn and Three Crowns (both rated above 4.5) down to budget chains like Premier Inn, so you can find a bed to suit your needs and budget. For those who prefer camping, Wray Valley is a small site rated 5.0 from its reviews.
The main draw for visitors is likely to be the parks and green spaces nearby. Decoy Country Park and River Dart Country Park are both rated around 4.6 and have accumulated thousands of reviews between them, suggesting they are popular spots for walking and outdoor activity. If you're travelling with children, Bear Feet Playcentre and Tumbling Teds Playhouse offer indoor play options on rainy days, while the nearby Bovey Tracey Swimming Pool is rated 4.8. Devon Escape, rated 5.0, adds another potential diversion to your itinerary.
Where to stay in Newton Abbot(12)
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Anran at Tidwell Farm
Landscove, Newton Abbot
Barn Owl Inn
Aller Road, Newton Abbot
Corndonford Farm
Corndonford Farm, Newton Abbot
Dartmoor Halfway Inn
Ashburton Road, Newton Abbot
Dartmoor Lodge Hotel
Peartree Cross, Newton Abbot
Gidleigh Park A Relais and Chateaux Hotel
Gidleigh Park, Newton Abbot
Passage House Hotel
Hackney Lane, Newton Abbot
Premier Inn Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot
Things to Do in Newton Abbot(9)
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The town itself sits in a position that makes it convenient for exploring the wider Devon landscape. With a reasonable choice of places to stay and several attractions within easy reach, Newton Abbot serves as a practical jumping-off point rather than a destination in its own right—useful if you want a comfortable bed and a central location for longer days out.
Where to Eat in Newton Abbot
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All attractions in Newton Abbot →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Newton Abbot.
2 mi
Kingsteignton Swimming Pool
Kingsteignton · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
House of Marbles
Bovey Tracey · ⭐ 4.5
5 mi
Shaldon Zoo
Teignmouth · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
Pavilions Teignmouth
Teignmouth · ⭐ 4.4
5 mi
Poppins Pottery
Torquay · ⭐ 5.0
5 mi
Cockington Court
Torquay · ⭐ 4.6
5 mi
Teignmouth Lido
Teignmouth · ⭐ 4.3
5 mi
Devon Leisure Off Road Activities
Dawlish Warren · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Newton Abbot(1)
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Twelve Oaks Farm Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6 · from £27/night
Stover Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
⭐ 4.5 · from £25/night
Old Orchard House Certificated Site
⭐ 4.9
Dornafield Dartmoor Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
⭐ 4.8 · from £33/night
Woodville Caravan Park
⭐ 4.7
Yurtcamp Devon
⭐ 4.2
Ross Park Caravan Park
⭐ 4.8
Naturally Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £120/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Newton Abbot
All cottages in Newton Abbot →Courts View
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £601
Dandelions
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £601
Ringslade Barn and Cinema
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £533
Thatched Cottage
6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £1,712
Twelve Oaks Holiday Cottages
4 cottages · from £443
Clouds Hill Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £597
Higher Tor Cottages
2 cottages · from £767
Pleasant Maris
5 bed · sleeps 7 · from £393
Common questions about Newton Abbot
How many campsites are there in Newton Abbot?
We list 1 campsites in and around Newton Abbot, of which 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Newton Abbot have electric hook-up?
1 of the 1 campsites we list in Newton Abbot offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Newton Abbot?
We list 12 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Newton Abbot.
What is there to do in Newton Abbot?
We list 9 attractions and things to do in and around Newton Abbot.
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