Useful information about facilities around Teignbridge
A list of amenities and leisure activities in Teignmouth, Dawlish, Shaldon and the surrounding area.
... AND ... your holiday weather! Click here for a five day forecast
Bus Services | Chemists | Cinemas | Disabled Parking | Doctors | Car Boot Sales | Golf | Hospitals | Leisure Centres | Markets | Places to Visit | Races | Shopmobility | Stations | Steam Trains | Taxi Services | Theatres | Tide Tables | Tourist Information
Bus Services
The local area is served by Stagecoach buses. For full details of routes
and timetables click
here
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Rail Travel
Main Interchange Station: (click station name for facilities and information)
Local Stations: (click station name for facilities and information)
Click here for details of timetables and prices.
Click here for map.
Taxi Services
Executive Comfort Travel - any UK destination, airports etc. 01626 866614
Local Cinemas
Alexandra, Newton Abbot 0871 230 3200 open 24 hours Website
Apollo, Paignton 0871 220 6000 Website
Central, Torquay 01803 380001 Website
Savoy, Exmouth 0871 230 3200 open 24 hours Website
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Local Theatres
Babbacombe Theatre More details ...
Princess Theatre, Torquay More details ...
Palace Theatre, Paignton More details ...
Carlton Theatre, Teignmouth More details ...
Shaftesbury Theatre, Dawlish More details ...
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Leisure Centres
Ashmoor Leisure Centre, Balland Lane, Ashburton TQ13 7EW 01364 654303 Website
Broadmeadow Leisure Centre Broadmeadow Industrial Estate, Bishopsteignton, TQ14 9AE 01626 775940 Website
Dawlish Leisure Centre Sandy Lane, Dawlish EX7 0AF 01626 215620 Website
Newton Abbot Leisure Centre, Highweek Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 2SH 01626
215640 Website
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Tide times:
At Teignmouth
Click here for tide predictions for the next seven days.
At Torquay
Click here for tide predictions for the next seven days.
At Exmouth
Click here for tide predictions for the next seven days.
Steam trains along the sea wall
A "must" for steam enthusiasts and photographers! Once again, in 2008, the old steam trains will be back running between Bristol and the English Riviera resorts of Paignton and Kingswear in the South Hams district of glorious Devon. The Torbay Express will be running for 17 days, on Sundays and some Saturdays, along the sea wall between Dawlish and Teignmouth. The exact dates can be found on our events page. Put Torbay Express in the Search box.
Or Click here for full details of timetables and prices.
Disabled Parking
There are 66 car parks owned or leased by Teignbridge throughout the district which are covered by the Off Street Parking Place Order. There are 5425 fee paying spaces, controlled by pay and display or pay on foot systems.
Wide bays are provided in most locations, enabling blue badge holders requiring extra room to get in and out of spaces.
Blue badge holders are required to pay to park.
Phone 01626 215859 for more information.
Visit Teignbridge's website for even more local information.
Shopmobility
Shopmobility offers free use of powered & manual wheelchairs and scooters for those unable to get around the town. The vehicles are loaned on a daily basis - weekdays 10am to 3pm (Saturdays may be possible by prior arrangement).
Shopmobility Office
Quay Road Car Park
Quay Road
Teignmouth TQ14 8EL
Tel: 01626 777775
Fax: 01626 777775
Email: gib_gill@hotmail.com
Newton Abbot Markets and Car Boot Sales
Newton Abbot Markets offer a variety of activities including both indoor and outdoor markets featuring a food hall. There are also livestock auctions farmers markets and car boot sales.
The Outdoor Market operates in Market Square from 9am until 4pm Wednesday and Saturday.
The Farmers' Market is in Courtenay Street every Tuesday from 9am until 4pm.
Car Boot sales are held on various Sundays, either in the Cattle Market, or, on rainy days, in the multi storey carpark from 7am until 1pm. Exact dates can be found on our Events Page.
Dawlish Warren Markets and Car Boot Sales
During the summer months there are both open air markets (Tuesdays) and car boot sales (Sundays) at Dawlish Warren.
Exact dates can be found on our Events Page.
Tourist Information services
A list of Tourist Information offices that you can call for local information and accommodation choices in the village or town that you would like to visit. Click on the name for further information.
Teignmouth 01626 215666
Shaldon 01626 873723
Newton Abbot 01626 215667
Moretonhampstead 01647 440043
Dawlish 01626 215665
Buckfastleigh 01364 644522
Bovey Tracey 01626 832047
Ashburton 01364 653426
Alternatively visit the Teignbridge website
Newton Abbot Races
Newton Abbot is the leading summer jumping racecourse in the UK.
Set in the rolling Devon countryside, you are guaranteed great racing
and great family fun - an unforgettable experience in a stunning setting.
See the SDTG Events Calendar for details or visit
their website www.newtonabbotracing.com
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Exeter Races
Exeter Racecourse sits high on the top of Haldon Hill, just outside Exeter
with wonderful views down towards Dartmoor. It is the highest racecourse
in the land at 850 feet, the second longest at 2 miles and has been described
as not only one of the loveliest courses, but one of the fairest tracks
in the country.
See the SDTG Events Calendar for details or visit
their website www.exeter-racecourse.co.uk
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Golf Courses
Bovey Castle Golf Club 01647 445016 The Old Course at Bovey Castle is a challenging and beautiful championship golf course, designed in 1926 by JF Abercromby, one of the finest British golf course designers of the Golden Era. The exciting, challenging Championship course is available for a limited number of Corporate Golf Days whilst enjoying relaxed hospitality in the Club House. Website.
Churston Golf Club 01803 842751 The course is laid out on a long strip of typical downland turf that stretches westward along the cliffs towards Brixham. Handicap requirements: Certificate required. Green Fees: £40 per round, £45 per day W/D £45 per round, £50 per day W/E. Website.
Dainton Park Golf Club 01803 815000 A fine and varied parkland course with tree lined fairways, water features on 6 holes and two of the toughest opening holes in Devon. Floodlit driving range and delightful clubhouse/restaurant. Green Fees: £25. Website.
Exeter Golf & Country Club 01392 874139 Flat, parkland course with an emphasis in driving accuracy and sound short game – an excellent test of golf. Private members club but visitors welcome. Green Fees: £36 for 18 holes Mon - Fri , £44 for 18 holes Weekend & Bank Holidays. Website.
Exminster Golf Club 01392 833838 Situated less than 10 minutes drive from Exeter city centre. All abilities of golfer welcome, from beginners to low handicappers. The centre includes a 14 bay covered driving range. Green Fees: £11 per 9 holes, reduced rates for juniors. Website.
Hele Park Golf Centre 01626 336060 Hele Park offers a friendly welcome to members, visitors and societies. 14 bay indoor driving range with power tees and outdoor grass tees overlooking the gently undulating and challenging course. Green Fees: from £11.50 for 9 holes, £20 for 18 holes. Website.
Newton St. Cyres Golf Course 01392 851999 Set in 68 acres of open rural countryside with striking views of Dartmoor and Sidmouth, the course is a fair challenge for every level of golfer. Only 10 minutes from Exeter, totally pay and play. Green Fees: from £10.00 for 9 holes £16.00 for 18 holes, Reductions for Juniors & discount card holders. Website.
Stover Golf Club 01626 352460 A mature scenic parkland course with water coming into play on several holes. A challenging course for both the experienced and the novice golfer. Green Fees: from £32 per round / day W/D & W/E. Website.
Teignmouth Golf Club 01626 777070 18 hole heathland course which is a great challenge to all golfers with many testing and borrowing greens. Green Fees: £25 - £40. Website.
Teign Valley Golf Club 01647 253026 18 varied and interesting holes in the beautiful Dartmoor National Park. Convenient course to play on the way to and from Cornwall. Green Fees: from £22 per round W/D, £28 per round W/E & Bank Holidays, Twilight (after 4pm) £12. Website.
Torquay Golf Club 01803 314591 An interesting mature 18 hole parkland course established in 1908 with many challenging holes, some with superb views across Lyme Bay. Set within easy reach from the centre of Torquay the course is an excellent test for golfers of all abilities. Website.
Warren Golf Club 01626 862255 The only links course In South Devon, Warren is situated in an internationally renowned wildlife conservation area and has received an award for its excellent condition. Enjoy an easy walking level course with fantastic sea and Exe Estuary views. Green Fees: from £31 W/D, £36 W/E & Bank Holidays. Website.
Woodbury Park Golf & Country Club 01395 233500 The
Oaks 18 hole championship par 72 course provides 6870 yards of great golf.
The 9 hole Acorns par 32 course spanning 4582 yards is beautifully contoured
for those looking for a less demanding challenge. Green Fees: Championship
‘The Oaks’ from £43 W/D, £55 W/E 9 Hole ‘The
Acorns’ from £10. Website.
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