Newton Abbot Museum - Routes, Networks and Connections.
Newton Abbot Museum, Newton's Place, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1JQ
Newton Abbot has been a market town for many hundreds of years and St Leonard's Tower sat at the centre of bustling trade.
Explore Newton Abbot's medieval tower as you immerse yourself in 800 years of history. Then try your hand at being an engineer as you help to build a working train out of Lego and learn about the impact of the railways on the town.
The tower of St. Leonard dates to the 1200s. On Saturday 14th September we will be opening the doors and welcoming visitors in for a tour of the tower, between 10am and 1pm. There will also be a video tour showing what it is like upstairs. Free entry!
Try your hand at being an engineer! Thanks to Brickideas you can get stuck in and help to build a train out of Lego. See the working train model upstairs at the museum (lift access available) in this special event.
And Also: Newton Abbot Museum welcomes Lady Katherine
Step back in time and meet the Tudor Lady Katherine, mother to the famous explorer Sir Walter Raleigh. Find out how Newton Abbot was connected to this notable figure by immersing yourself in history and talking to a costumed interpreter, researcher and author of ‘A Woman of Noble Wit’ and her newest publication ‘The Dartington Bride’.
There will also be an exciting museum quest (complete the trail and get a new sticker for your PastPort) and a map making activity.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- We have lots going on and timings vary depending on activity, check the 'additonal information' section
Location & directions
Newton Abbot Museum, Newton's Place, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1JQ
- Directions:
- The Clock Tower is in the middle of town opposite Austins toy shop. The museum is just a short walk from the tower. Cross the road near Carpetright (be safe use the pedestrian crossing) and we are the big church shaped building on the corner. The nearest car park is Newfoundland Way. Museum entry and all activities are free. Get the latest updates on activities at https://museum-newtonabbot.org.uk/visiting/whats-on/
- Contact on day:
- Charlotte Dixon, curator
- Telephone number:
- +441626201121
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Tower Tours: The ground floor of the tower is accessible and there will be a video tour you can watch to see upstairs. Due to the nature of this ancient building, there is no wheelchair access to the upper floors. Under 5s are not permitted upstairs. The spiral staircase is narrow with steep steps so access to the upper floor is at your own risk and is unsuitable for those with mobility issues or claustrophobia. Museum site: Fully accessible with accessible toilet. Disabled parking bays in nearby car park
Additional information
Newton Abbot Museum's Heritage Open Day is taking place in more than one location- the tower, outside in the high street (weather permitting) and the museum itself. Tower Tour 10-1pm, no booking needed... Build a Lego Train Carriage with Brick Ideas upstairs in the museum (lift access available). Complete a Museum Quest! Museum open 9.30-1.30... Meet Lady K (mother of Sir Walter Raleigh) 11-1 she may move between the museum and the tower... Make a map activity- details TBC, check our Whats On Page
