Newton Abbot was created out of two Towns. One, south of the River Lemon was owned by the Abbey of Torre. To the north of the River Lemon was land owned by the Bushel family, so this town became known as Newton Bushel. both settlements expanded over the years with the wool industry and an industry making leather goods, The Markets, Newfoundland Trade, The clay pottery industry,

The Abbot was also allowed to hold an annual fair and later the Great Western Railway arrived in 1846 and created railway yards and workshops that become a major employer in the town. finally in 1901 the towns merged into one to the one settlement of 26,900 people we see today. The name is easy to explain being Newton (new town) Abbot.

We will explore the many notable buildings that Newton Abbot has, as we walk the town and discover the towns rich history, The trail is approximately 4 miles long and takes about 2 to 3 hours to complete, depending on your pace, we will be stopping for refreshments at the end. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a camera to capture the beautiful views and historic landmarks along the way.

• Forde House
• St Leonard's Tower
• The Passmore Edwards Public Library
• The workhouse
• Newton Abbot Town & G.W.R. Museum
• The Old Pharmacy
• The Town Quay