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Early Bird Deadline Looms for Sounds of the Summer

Music lovers have just days left to save money on tickets for this year’s must-see concert at Newton Abbot Racecourse before the Early Bird booking offer closes on Sunday 30 April.

Taking place on Sunday 16 July, Sounds of the Summer will see some of the UK’s best-loved artists grace the stage.

Fans who purchase their tickets prior to Sunday 30 April can join the scores of music lovers who have already taken advantage of the Early Bird offer to save on their ticket price.

Earlier this year Newton Abbot Racecourse announced that its third summer concert would be...

Enjoy mid-week racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse

Event Date: 
10/05/2017 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Break up your week with a midweek day at the races. Join us for our first of two May fixtures on Wednesday 10 May.

Gates open at 12.05 ahead of the first race at 14.05.

The final race of the day will take place at 17.15.

Tickets are available online now priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure.

Tickets are available online until 17.00 on Tuesday 9 May and will also be available at the gates on the day.

Children aged 16 and under, plus students with valid photographic ID go FREE.

Be sure to pay a visit to our...

Countdown to exciting season of horse racing at Newton Abbot

Easter Saturday 15 April marks the start of a thrilling new season as racing returns to Newton Abbot Racecourse following a major winter improvement programme.

The family-favourite Easter Saturday fixture will signal the start of an exciting programme of racing and special events at the newly-improved course in South Devon. Over the five-month winter break, tens of thousands of pounds have been invested in ongoing upgrades to the course.

The third and final phase of improvements to the Parade Ring has been completed which includes improved viewing platforms around the Ring...

Family fun this Easter at Newton Abbot Racecourse

Event Date: 
15/04/2017 - 11:45am
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Treat the family to a fun-filled day out this extended Easter Bank Holiday and enjoy a thrilling afternoon at the races on Easter Saturday 15 April.

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

Racing starts at 13.55, with the gates open at 11.55.

The last race is 17.15. Enjoy a day out with the kids this Easter holiday for less with our free entry offer for children aged 16 and under and students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card.

Tickets are available online now priced at £19 for the...

Countdown to exciting season of racing at Newton Abbot

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/29/2017 - 10:09pm

With just days to go until a thrilling new season of racing returns to Newton Abbot Racecourse, finishing touches are being made following a major winter improvement programme.

The summer jump season opener on Tuesday April 4 will signal the start of an exciting 18 fixture programme of racing and special events at the newly-improved course in South Devon.

Once again the racecourse will be celebrating summer with a major music concert. Sounds of the Summer, on Sunday July 16, will feature an amazing array of pop acts including reggae royalty UB40 and special guests All...

Season Opener at Newton Abbot Racecourse – Tuesday 4th April 2017

Event Date: 
04/04/2017 - 12:15pm
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

The wait is over – join us at Newton Abbot Racecourse as we start another thrilling season of summer jumps racing on Tuesday 4th April 2017.

The first of 18 fixtures, celebrate our Season Opener with friends, family or colleagues – tickets are available now priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure.

Enjoy a day at the races for less - Group discounts are available when booked in advance.

Children aged 16 and under plus students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS go free to every fixture. Racing starts at 14:20 and gates open at...

Fine Young Cannibals announced for Sounds of the Summer Festival

Chart-topping eighties band Fine Young Cannibals will complete the star-studded line-up of acts performing at this year’s Sounds of the Summer festival at Newton Abbot Racecourse.

The band, whose hits include She Drives Me Crazy and Good Thing, was today revealed as the final act confirmed for the live music spectacular, which takes place on Sunday 16 July.

FYC will join an incredible line-up that includes reggae royalty UB40, nineties pop group All Saints and eighties rock/pop band China Crisis.

Fine Young Cannibals were one of the biggest bands of the 1980s and...

UB40 to headline Sounds of the Summer

Newton Abbot Racecourse is fast becoming one of the South West’s leading music venues with the announcement of its next annual music festival, Sounds of the Summer, which will take place this July.

On Sunday 16 July the racecourse will host UK reggae royalty, UB40, as they treat the crowd to some of the best known and loved hits of the 1980s including Red Red Wine, Rat in Mi Kitchen, One in Ten, Cherry Oh Baby, King and Food for Thought. The band, which hails originally from Birmingham, has achieved major chart success with over 50 of their singles appearing in the UK charts alone...

UB40 to headline Sounds of the Summer at Newton Abbot Racecourse – Sunday 16 July

Event Date: 
16/07/2017 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Reggae royalty UB40 will be headlining Sounds of the Summer at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Sunday 16 July.

See Duncan Campbell, Robin Campbell, Norman Hassan, Brian Travers, Earl Falconer and James Brown perform some of their greatest hits live on the night. They will be also joined by some very special guests, to be announced soon.

Enjoy a jam-packed evening filled with hit-after-hit of live music in the South Devon countryside. Tickets on sale now Early Bird Adult Admission (Available until 31 March): Buy today and save!

Tickets just £27.75 inclusive of booking...

Lemonfest announce first wave of acts for 2017

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/05/2017 - 7:13am

Now taking place across two-days for the first time ever, Lemonfest returns to Newton Abbot Racecourse on 9th-10th June for it’s 8th year.

The fiercely independent festival has a rapidly growing reputation, and remains 100% self funded by the two founders - who are childhood friends. An eclectic mix of entertainment is split across 6 stages, whilst an array of bars and food stalls sell irresistible local produce from around the Westcountry.

The globally acclaimed part indie, part punk New York band We Are Scientists will joint headline on the Saturday night - bringing their...

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