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An enjoyable way to spend an evening is at one of the pubs on the periphery of the town’s back beach. Te Newquay Inn is on the beach offering rooms and food, plus there are a number of other great food and live music pubs either near or on the beach front.
TEIGNMOUTH GRAND PIER is a 150 year old Victorian Pier situated in the middle of a superb level seafront, with ample parking and open from 10am daily. Te Pier offers all sorts of amusements, pushers, redemption games and gamblers. Inside the newly enlarged Pier pavilion there is a two-seater Simulator, an Adventure Island, Rail rider, Future Coaster or experience the rough terrain in a 4 x 4 over Knock Hill. Tere is an all-weather Grand Prix race track with battery-operated F1 cars which is great fun for the kids, plus an ice cream and coffee shop. Te outside deck is partially open for promenading and enjoying the view.
Opposite Teignmouth, Shaldon is known for its beach activities, a popular Regatta, yacht racing, other water sports and its annual Water Carnival. Ness beach is accessed via a tunnel, euphemistically called the ‘smugglers tunnel’. On Wednesdays from May to September there are a variety of stalls, crafts and entertainment, with the sellers dressed in period costume, and there is a small Zoo. Te Ferry Boat Inn is on the river bank, or there are several similar pubs from which to choose. Between Teignmouth and Newton Abbot in the village of Luton, the award- winning Elizabethan Inn is worth a visit.
Te market town of Newton Abbot is only three miles from the Devon Express Way (A38). Te railway station is main line, and there are good coach and bus links to the surrounding towns and villages. Whilst not a seaside resort there are a number of parks, some with sport facilities, fauna and flora, lakes, woods and walks. Other attractions include the Hedgehog Hospital at Prickly Ball Farm, the House of Marbles, Tucker’s Maltings - the
only traditional malt-house in the country, and the Great Western Railway Museum. Tere are golf courses at Stover, Dainton and Hele, the local racecourse has National Hunt meetings and functions throughout the year.
Te shops, markets and out of town of chain supermarkets provide wide choice, including the TRAGO MILLS ‘experience’ which not only offers thousands of bargains but also has the superb Garden Park stocking one of the
Bishopsteignton is a typical village setting with pastel coloured houses. Lyndridge House, with its sumptuously decorated rooms and magnificent plaster ceilings, is open to visitors. In the middle of the village is the Bishop John De Grandisson country inn.
Our last town is Chudleigh, located at the end of the Teign Valley, close to the Haldon Hills. Te town has numerous narrow lanes and passageways between quaint
old cottages and many local footpaths. Chudleigh is a perfect base to explore south Devon and there is plenty to do as the entire area is a walker’s paradise, including the route from Haytor on Dartmoor, and along the Teign Estuary. Between Chudliegh and Exeter is the village of Trusham, and the acclaimed CRIDFORD INN.
THE CRIDFORD INN is a charming old Devon longhouse that has kept it’s character. We are a free-house serving some of the finest food available in Devon. Locally sourced and fairly priced - this inn deserves a visit - you will not want to leave. Tere are four rooms, each beautifully decorated and individually
designed.In addition, there are 2 holiday cottages. Whatever your needs, you won’t find a more quirky, quiet and quaint place to stay in Devon.
Tere is rock climbing on Dartmoor, kayaking, mountain biking, trekking and golf to enjoy. Further toward Exeter there are many places worth a visit with such strange names as:
Shillington St George, Ide, Longdown and Dunchideok, all of which have interesting things to see.
largest ranges of gardening products in the UK and has stunning show gardens to give inspiration. Te Family Fun Park is packed full of rides for all the family and the restaurant complex offers a terrific selection of hearty meals, snacks and other goodies. A great DAY OUT!
Te, now bypassed, Kingsteignton is a large village known for its annual Ram Roasting Fair, an ancient custom where the participants have a great time dancing and eating. Amongst the various food pubs in the area the Old Rydon Inn has a good reputation, or you may also fancy visiting the 16th century Sandy Gate Inn which is on the periphery of the village.
Nearby, Ugbrooke House is an antique lover’s paradise, with the adjoining estate having lake side walks and relaxing hideaways. Canonteign Falls is also near Chudleigh.
WHAT’S ON 2017 16–18 June Teignmouth Folk Festival
2 July Dartmor Clasic Cyclosportive Departs: Newton Abot Racecourse 3–9 July Newton Abot Carnival Wek 8 July Newton Abot Carnival Courtenay Park 12–19 Aug Dawlish Carnival Wek 2 Sept Autumn Fair Newton Abot Town Centre 9 Sept Town Criers Competition Newton Abot Town Centre 12 Nov Remembrance Sunday Newton Abot War Memorial 25 Nov Christmas Lights Switch On Newton Abot Town Centre 6 Dec Victorian Evening Market Square, Newton Abot 13 Dec Lantern Parade Quen Stret to the Clock Tower, Newton Abot 20 Dec Mayor’s Carol Service Newton Abot Town Centre
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