Racecourses in Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot Races Ltd
The Racecourse
Newton Abbot
Devon

TQ12 3AF
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Since 1866 there has been regular racing at Newton Abbot, only broken by the two World Wars. In the 1914-1918 war, the racecourse was, like so many others, occupied by troops and used as a Prisoner of War camp, and when war broke out once again on 3rd September 1939, only one days racing was held until peace was declared. The end of the war was celebrated with a huge crowd of 17,500 on August Bank Holiday in 1946.

The main grandstand was built in 1969, and opened by the Queen Mother. Newton Abbot Racecourse's corporate facilities were opened in 1990 and extended in 1995. They were designed and built to an extremely high standard and are available to be enjoyed by sponsors and non-sponsors alike.

Facilities

Parking
Credit Cards Accepted
Restaurant/Pub Nearby
Function Rooms

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