Things To Do near Newton Abbot Racecourse
Best South Devon Prehistoric Sites, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
South Devon has one of the UK's most important prehistoric caves. Dartmoor's prehistory is internationally important. We list some of the best prehistoric sites below. South Devon Prehistoric Sites Kents Cavern. Whilst a tour of this cave is an unforgettable experience and the guide'...
Living Coasts, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Major attraction on The English RIviera Located on the Torquay waterfront, Living Coasts is a major attraction on The English Riviera. Marketed as 'Torquay's coastal zoo', you 'take a journey around the coasts of the world where amazing plants and animals live life on the edge. At Living...
Best South Devon Zoos, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
You could spend your entire holiday in South Devon visiting zoos, wildlife centres and farms. We list the best below. South Devon Living Coasts. Wander around the waterfront area of Torquay and you'll see a distinctive construction of netting hung from a metal framework. This is...
Canonteign Falls, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Canonteign Falls is a popular family day out on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park Visit 'England's highest waterfall' in the beautiful Canonteign Falls Country Park near Bovey Tracey on the eastern border of Dartmoor National Park. Location of Canonteign Falls We'v...
Daddyhole Plain (viewpoint over Tor Bay), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Some of Tor Bay's finest views Daddyhole Plain (viewpoint over Tor Bay) is a stretch of high ground on the north side of Tor Bay. It provides huge views across the bay to Brixham and Berry Head. There's plenty of parking but we'd recommend walking in on the South West Coast Path which is parti...
Meadfoot Beach, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Splendid beach to the east of Torquay Marina within The English Riviera Meadfoot is a splendid beach providing great views across Tor Bay and up to Thatcher Rock. There's a cafe and toilets behind the beach. Whilst there's plenty of local parking, we'd recommend walking in on the ...
Kirkham House (English Heritage), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Lesser known English Heritage property on The English Riviera 'Late medieval house, restored in the 1960s. Furnished with modern furniture, illustrating traditional craftmanship. Managed in association with the Paignton Heritage Society.' (English Heritage handbook) Location of ...
Paignton Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Very popular holiday beach in the heart of The English Riviera Long, sandy beach on either side of Paignton Pier at the centre of Tor Bay on The English Riviera. Very popular with tourists during the holiday season. Paignton Green runs behind Paignton Beach. Paignton Harbour is at...
Paignton Pier, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Pier at Paignton Beach Victorian pleasure pier at the heart of The English Riviera. First opened in 1879, Paignton Pier offers fine views of Tor Bay. Torquay is to the north and Brixham to the south. Also visit Princess Pier and Teignmouth Pier in the local area. Location of Paign...
Thatcher Point and Thatcher Rock (viewpoint over Tor Bay), Torquay, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Much photographed viewing point in The English Riviera Thatcher Rock is a small island off the northern coast of Tor Bay in The English Riviera. It's close to Hope's Nose, Thatcher Point and Meadfoot Beach. Whilst it's visible for miles around, we'd suggest you follow the South West Coast Path...
Hope's Nose, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
The most easterly point of The English Riviera A Site of Special Scientifc Interest (SSSI) and part of the The English Riviera Geopark, Hope's Nose is an excellent example of a raised beach: 'Hope's Nose has well-known 'raised' beach deposits, around 8 metres above modern sea level. The...
Dartington, Totnes, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
One of South Devon's major cultural and leisure attractions Dartington Hall Estate sits on the edge of Totnes. It's home to a dizzying array or cultural and leisure attractions from the amazing Dartington Hall Gardens to Dartington Hall, the Barn Theatre & Cinema to The Shops At Dartington....
Haytor Rocks, Bovey Tracey, South Devon (approx. 7 miles away)
Dartmoor's most famous tor Haytor Rocks is probably Dartmoor National Park's most famous tor. Owing to its location on the eastern fringe of Dartmoor above populated areas such as The English Riviera, it can get exceptionally busy on the rocks during the summer months, on long bank holiday weeken...
Paignton Ferries and Boat Trips, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Ferries and boat trips from Paignton Harbour area There are many kiosks at Paignton Harbour providing boat trips. You can book tickets on the day of your visit. Ferries from Paington Paignton Pleasure Cruises run ferries between Brixham, Paignton and Torquay. 'We have ticket offic...
Red Rock Beach, Dawlish Warren, South Devon (approx. 8 miles away)
Long sweeping beach running between Dawlish Warren and Dawlish Red Rock Beach is a long sweeping beach running between Dawlish Warren to the north and Dawlish to the south. It gets its name from the distinctive red rock which is most impressive at Langstone Rock. Location of Red Rock...