If you’re planning on carrying your tent in a bag on your back via train then Newton Abbot is a good place to aim for, with easy rail access from mainline national stations. Located right in the middle of South Devon this Victorian town, with its excellent local amenities, is a great base for exploring this beautiful part of Devon.
Campsites in Newton Abbot and the surrounding countryside offer a central location for you to explore this charming town as well as all the other areas within easy reach. Holiday Parks in Newton Abbot are diverse; from luxury lodges, gorgeous yurts, traditional caravan parks and idyllic campsites so you are sure to find something that suits your taste and budget.
There is plenty to do in Newton Abbot, with lots of family friendly attractions as well as a great high street ideal for a spot of retail therapy. You’ll find a fantastic racecourse as well as a historic walking route named the Templer Way which stretches down to the coastal town of Teignmouth and the opposite direction to Haytor on Dartmoor.
Newton Abbot is just a short car ride from Dartmoor, a National Park which is home to breathtaking landscapes to be enjoyed throughout the year. Dartmoor boasts fantastic walks, tors that can be climbed, ancient settlements and river banks that create the perfect spot for a spring picnic.
If you decide to camp in Newton Abbot or in the stay in the surrounding countryside then you’re sure not to be short of activities during your holiday, there are always lots of great events going on in Newton Abbot, just be sure to check out our What’s On page to find out what will be happening.
Explore the Camping and Caravanning sites in Newton Abbot below to start planning your adventure in South Devon.