Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot is a small town set in a valley in South Devon. The shopping centre is based on a long street that runs from the train station into the centre of the town. There is then a pedestrianised area with a few roads going off and a market area. There is a lovely old-fashioned indoor market with lots of little market stalls selling bits and pieces. On different days of the week you get different stalls in the outdoor area just next to the market. Newton Abbot also has a number of lovely parks. The best by far is Decoy National Park that contains lots of woodland around a large lake in the centre. There is also a really fun children's playground with ...  Read the complete review

Newton abbot in South Devon, close to Exeter and Torquay. It got its name from The Torre Abbey Abbots, the New Town of the Abbots, they held a market on a wednesday. The markets were very successful and the town thrived. There is still a market, having just undergone a recent renovation. Wednesdays are 'cattle market day'. The town is twinned with Besigheim in Germany and Ay-Champagne in France. History; The area goes back to Norman times where there were 2 settlements, one on the high ground (Highweek) and one on the low ground (Wolborough). Newton Abbot was well known for its wool trade, the 19th century Vicary's woolen ...  Read the complete review