Newton Abbot
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Town in Teignbridge District, Devon, England
Newton Abbot is a market town and civil parish on the River Teign in the Teignbridge District of Devon, England. Its population was 24,029 in 2011, and was estimated at 26,655 in 2019. It grew rapidly in the Victorian era as the home of the South Devon Railway locomotive works. This later became a major steam engine shed, retained to service British Railways diesel locomotives until 1981. It now houses the Brunel industrial estate. The town has a race course nearby, the most westerly in England, and a country park, Decoy. It is twinned with Besigheim in Germany and Ay in France.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 24,029
- Coordinates
- 50.529, -3.612
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot is a small town in England, United Kingdom. Population figures land around 24,029. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include nature and wellness.
Things to do in Newton Abbot
Nature in Newton Abbot
(1)Looking for nature? Newton Abbot has National Parks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Newton Abbot's own activity tags.
Wellness in Newton Abbot
(1)Our data lists Wellness as wellness options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Newton Abbot's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Newton Abbot
Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach England first, then drive or cycle into Newton Abbot. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Newton Abbot that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Newton Abbot known for?
- Newton Abbot is mainly a destination for nature and wellness, set in England, United Kingdom with around 24,029 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Newton Abbot?
- You can plan around National Parks and Wellness in Newton Abbot. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Newton Abbot?
- Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Newton Abbot located?
- Administratively, Newton Abbot sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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