Days out

Spend an afternoon at the races

Enjoy an afternoon at the races at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Monday 7th July.

Racing will start at 2:15pm, with gates opening at 12:15pm.

Tickets can be bought online at www.newtonabbotracing.com until 5pm the day before the fixture. Tickets will be available to buy at the gate upon arrival.

Celebrating a special occasion? Newton Abbot Racecourse have a range of group booking discounts available when booked in advance.

Remember - children aged 16 and under and students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card can enjoy free entry.

2-4-1 tickets for Newton Abbot Races

Horseracing fans looking to take advantage of 2-4-1 tickets for Monday fixtures at Newton Abbot Racecourse are reminded that the booking deadlines for July fixtures are fast approaching.

On Monday 7th and 14th July, horseracing fans can enjoy two Paddock Enclosure tickets for the price of one when booked by 5pm one week in advance. These are two of six fixtures in total which fall...

An afternoon of racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse – Thursday 8th May

With summer just around the corner, enjoy an afternoon of thrilling summer jumps racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Thursday 8th May.

Racing will start at 14:05, with gates opening at 12:05.

Tickets for the day can be purchased at www.newtonabbotracing.com until 5pm the day before the fixture. Tickets will be available at the gate upon arrival.

Don’t forget – children aged 16 and under and students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card can enjoy free entry to all fixtures.

An afternoon of racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse – Thursday 8th May

With summer just around the corner, enjoy an afternoon of thrilling summer jumps racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Thursday 8th May.

Racing will start at 14:05, with gates opening at 12:05.

Tickets for the day can be purchased at www.newtonabbotracing.com until 5pm the day before the fixture. Tickets will be available at the gate upon arrival.

Don’t forget – children aged 16 and under and students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card can enjoy free entry to all fixtures.

Goody bags, Easter eggs and family fun at Exeter Racecourse this Tuesday

Easter Raceday

Easter Raceday

Celebrate the Easter holidays with a fantastic day out at Exeter Racecourse. Set high on Haldon Hill, enjoy thrilling jumps racing, fresh spring air and a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.

As one of the final fixtures of the season, this raceday promises competitive action as horses and jockeys give it their all. Pick your favourite, grab a racecard and cheer them home, with FREE Easter entertainment, including an Easter egg hunt, to keep the whole family entertained.

Entertainment on the day:...

Guildhall Shopping Exeter Family Raceday

Guildhall Shopping Exeter Family Raceday

Easter at Exeter Racecourse means racing, running and a racecourse full of family fun.

On Sunday 22 March 2026, the Guildhall Shopping Exeter Family Raceday brings together live jump racing and a packed programme of free children’s entertainment.

Young racegoers can take part in children’s running races on the home straight, charging towards the finish line to a grandstand full of cheers. Free goody bags add to the excitement, with activities running throughout the afternoon to keep energy high between races.

The main event remains the racing itself, with horses and...

A man and a woman wheel bikes along a station platform beside a stationary train

Top Devon attractions offer easy car-free days out this summer

Top attractions across Devon are offering easy car-free days out this summer, with many providing rewards and discounts for visitors who arrive by train, bus, bike or foot.

The attractions are all members of Good Journey, the champions of car-free leisure travel. Their website, goodjourney.org.uk , features over 500 attractions that welcome car-free visitors.

During the summer...

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