HOUSE OF MARBLES Leave Newton Abbot and head for Bovey Tracey (A382) and Pottery Road is where you will find House of Marbles. Admission and parking is free, so there’s a great start! See the largest collection of marbles in the world and visit the biggest marble run in the UK. Watch glass being blown...
Dawlish Warren Dawlish Warren prides itself on being one of South Devon’s top family beaches. Distinctive sand dunes and an internationally recognised nature reserve Dawlish Town Beach Within a short walk from the town centre, Dawlish Town Beach is ideal to escape the hustle and bustle of the town. This long sandy beach is backed...
What are Twin Towns? Town-Twinning was developed in Europe after the Second World War. It was set up as a way to bring European people into a closer understanding of each other and to promote cross-border projects of mutual benefit. The idea is to twin towns and cities with similar demographic make-up in different countries....
Haldon Riding Stables is a family run business with a small friendly yard in a beautiful setting. Opens Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday 10:00AM – 3:00pm
Orchid Paradise is on the A382 between Newton Abbot and Bovey Tracey, look for the brown tourist signs at Forches Cross. Run by the Rittershausen family for 3 generations, this is an award winning centre which attends shows all over the UK and has achieved 20 Gold Medals at the Chelsea Flower Show over 52...
The English Riviera The beaches of the English Riviera range from long stretches of golden sand to rocky inlets lapped by quiet waves. There are secluded coves away from the crowds, and the larger sociable beaches for families. Along the 22 miles of the English Riviera coastline there are no fewer than 24 beaches and...
Bantham Beach A long stretch of fine sand, especially at low tide, backed by impressive dunes. There are plenty of rock pools to explore; making this long, sandy beach is very popular with families and surfers. The beach forms a promontory into estuary of the River Avon and has magnificent panoramic views. Bantham is a...
Watch the tides Every year people are caught out by rising tides. Most often they suffer no more than wet shoes and a nasty fright, but there are occasionally fatalities. If you are planning to be on the beach for a lengthy period then check what the tides are doing. Enjoy the sun safely BE...
It is said that in the late eighteenth century, 1790 some say, an orphaned baby was taken into the Poor House at Newton Abbot. The little girl was named, as was the custom, with a surname beginning with whatever letter the Poor House had progressed to, in this case ‘J’. As many of the commoner...
Newton Abbot Beekeepers Association UK Registered Charity Number: 270675 The aim of The Newton Abbot Beekeepers Association is to promote this fascinating craft and to encourage best practice. Newton Abbot Beekeepers Association (NABKA) is a branch of the Devon Beekeepers Association (DBKA), which in turn is affiliated to the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA). Founded in...
