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Money saving offers at Newton Abbot Racecourse

In a bid to continue its commitment of making a day at the races affordable for all, Newton Abbot Racecourse will welcome back its popular 2-4-1 ticket promotion with a difference this season.

In past years, the racecourse has offered a 2-4-1 promotion on all Monday fixtures. However, with a change in this year’s racing programme, with a fall to just three Monday fixtures and an increase to six evening meetings, the racecourse will instead introduce a 2-4-1 ticket promotion for all evening fixtures.

Racegoers will be able to enjoy two Paddock Enclosure tickets for the price...

Ringtons launch new Devon base

Renowned British tea and coffee merchant Ringtons is bringing its traditional doorstep delivery service to thousands more households across the South West thanks to a new business venture in Newton Abbot. The new Ringtons base in Newton Abbot has been launched following a period of substantial growth on the south coast of England. Thousands of residents are already enjoying Ringtons’ quality tea, coffee, edibles and seasonal gifts from the company’s existing bases in Hointon, Sidmouth, Exeter and Ivybridge, and the new site will help expand Ringtons’ reach. With over 15 years’ experience...

Racecourse unveils new racing syndicate

This season, Newton Abbot Racecourse will be giving horseracing enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the thrill of owning a racehorse with the launch of the first ever Newton Abbot Races Racing Syndicate.

The syndicate’s horse will be purchased in May and will be trained by leading national hunt trainer, Philip Hobbs. Created as an affordable taster to racehorse ownership, membership for one year will cost just £500.

Alongside the unique experience of owning a share in a racehorse, members will also benefit from an Owners’ badge to watch the horse race at Newton Abbot...

Families set to flock to Newton Abbot for popular Easter fixture

After a hugely successful season opener, Newton Abbot Racecourse is expecting bumper crowds at their second fixture of the season on Easter Saturday 4th April.

As one of the most popular fixtures of the season for families, the racecourse will again be welcoming the first 200 children through the gates with a free chocolate Easter egg to celebrate the extended weekend.

The racecourse will also continue with its commitment of making a day at the races affordable for all with its continued money-saving offer of free entry for children aged 16 and under, plus students with a...

Easter weekend racing

Event Date: 
04/04/2015 - 11:15am
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Join Newton Abbot Racecourse on Easter Saturday and enjoy an afternoon of thrilling jumps racing.

To celebrate the Easter weekend, there is a free Easter egg for the first 200 children through the gates on the day.

Racing for the afternoon starts at 13:15, with gates opening at 11:15. The last race will be at 16:45.

The Family Enclosure will return for the first time this season. With a selection of giant garden games and inflatables, parents can relax and enjoy the racing from the centre of the course while the children are kept entertained. The Family Enclosure...

Motorcyclist seriously injured in A380 crash

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/26/2015 - 10:33am

Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision on the A380 near Newton Abbot left a motorcyclist with serious injuries.

Ambulance and police attended the collision, involving a white Ford Transit van and a silver Yamaha YZF motorcycle, which happened shortly before 1.20pm on Wednesday 25 March on Newton Road, Kingskerswell, outside the Texaco garage.

The 51-year-old male rider of the motorcycle, from Newton Abbot, was taken by ambulance to Torbay Hospital with potentially life changing injuries.

As a result of the collision the road was closed from the...

Season Opener at Newton Abbot Racecourse – Wednesday 25th March

Event Date: 
25/03/2015 - 12:15pm
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Join Newton Abbot Racecourse to mark the start of the new racing calendar for 2015 on Wednesday 25th March.

Racing will start at 2:10pm and gates will open at 12:10pm. The last race will be at 5:10pm.

Once again this season, children aged 16 and under, plus students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card, can enjoy free entry to all fixtures.

Tickets are priced at £12 for the Course Enclosure and £18 for the Paddock Enclosure. You can purchase tickets online up to 5pm the day before the fixture. Tickets will also be available on the gate on the day....

'Quieter' surface for South Devon Link Road

The South Devon Link Road is to receive a ‘quieter-surface treatment’, a type of road surface that noticeably reduces the noise created by traffic.

Devon County Council and Torbay Council, along with Galliford Try- the contractors responsible for constructing the road – have made the announcement as they enter the final year of the project.

The surface will result in a noticeable reduction in the road noise level.

Councillor Andrew Leadbetter, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Economy and Growth, said: “I am really pleased to announce the use of this quieter...

Boyzone

Event Date: 
28/06/2015 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Irish Pop Sensations Boyzone are set to play a headline show on Sunday June 28 at Newton Abbot Racecourse. This will be the first major Pop Concert to be held at the Racecourse and is also one of only a handful of dates that Boyzone will play in 2015 making this night a key one for your calendar.

In November 1993 a bunch of young lads from the North side of Dublin infamously appeared on Ireland’s biggest TV show ‘The Late Late Show’ and the rest, as they say... is history. Twenty one singles, seven albums, four of which were #01’s, twenty five million record sales, hundreds of gigs...

Boyzone to play Newton Abbot Racecourse

Irish Pop Sensations Boyzone are set to play a headline show on Sunday June 28 at Newton Abbot Racecourse. This will be the first major Pop Concert to be held at the Racecourse and is also one of only a handful of dates that Boyzone will play in 2015 making this night a key one for your calendar.

Patrick Masterson, Managing Director at Newton Abbot Racecourse, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Boyzone to Newton Abbot. To have one of the most successful bands in the world come to this racecourse is a real coup and we are very much looking forward to the concert this summer. Set in...

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