Days out

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (26-28 October).

THEATRE

Gluck's Opera "Orfeo ed Euridice" Friday, The Blackmore Theatre, Exmouth Orfeo ed Euridice, a tale originating in Greek Mythology, tells the story of Orfeo, a grieving man who is given the chance by Amore (the personification of love) to travel to the underworld in attempt to save his beloved wife Euridice. But is there more pain to be had in fighting nature? Can Euridice really be brought back, or has Orfeo been driven mad by grief? Tickets from the box office: 07484 509514
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Fun for all ages at Newton Abbot Racecourse's Family Raceday

There’s something for all the family at Newton Abbot Racecourse this Sunday, 22 July as they prepare for their ever-popular Family Raceday.

Not only are there seven races on the card for horseracing fans, but they will also be joined by Plymouth Albion star, Eoghan Grace, and his team of coaches in the Family Enclosure who will be running a series of fun rugby games for children.

But that’s not all, children will also be able to enjoy free face painting, balloon modelling and a spot of magic in the Family Enclosure between 2pm and 4:30pm.

The first 200 children...

Racing and fashion combine for Ladies' Day at Newton Abbot Racecourse

Horseracing enthusiasts and fashion fans are set to unite at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Tuesday 26 June for the social pinnacle of the racing season – Ladies’ Day.

The ever-popular fixture will see the two worlds combine for an action-packed evening to remember, filled with top summer jumps racing and some added glitz and glamour thrown in for good measure.

New for this year is the introduction of a Ladies’ Day village, situated in the Course Enclosure. Featuring companies such as Mad Eye Gifts, Jo James Jewellery and The Pretty Pash Co, racegoers will have the opportunity...

Racecourse partners with Plymouth & District MIND and Racing Welfare

Mental health and wellbeing takes centre stage at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Wednesday 16 May for their first racing fixture in partnership with Plymouth & District Mind and Racing Welfare.

The afternoon racing fixture, which falls during Mental Health Awareness week, aims to improve understanding of mental health issues and the support that is available to both the general public through Plymouth & District Mind, and the racing world through Racing Welfare.

The focus of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week - which runs from Monday 14 until Sunday 20 May - is...

Course improvements set to make racedays an even better experience for racing fans

Leading up to the start of this year’s summer jumps season on Easter Saturday, the team at Newton Abbot Racecourse have been hard at work implementing a number of important new improvements and changes.

Over the winter break the racecourse has invested tens of thousands of pounds in improvements both on and off the track, to better the total experience at Newton Abbot Racecourse for visitors, jockeys, owners and of courses horses alike.

Newton Abbot Racecourse is popular with the racing fraternity from racing royalty such as Paul Nicholls and Richard Johnson through to...

Season Finale at Newton Abbot Racecourse - Friday 12 October

Event Date: 
12/10/2018 - 12:00am
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Join us in celebrating another memorable jumps season at Newton Abbot with our Season Finale on Friday 12 October.

Tickets are available online now at www.newtonabbotracing.com priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets are available online until 17.00 the day before your selected fixture and will also be available at the gates on the day.

*New for 2018* - Be sure to visit our website to find out more about our Early Bird Booking Offers saving you 20% on Paddock Admission on five selected fixtures when you book a month in advance....

Student Day at Newton Abbot Racecourse - Monday 1 October

Event Date: 
01/10/2018 - 12:00am
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Join us for our penultimate fixture of the year – Student Day. What a way to start the new term with friends! Students with a valid photographic student ID or NUS card go free to ALL fixtures at Newton Abbot Racecourse.

Not only for students – join us for what’s sure to be another promising afternoon of jumps racing here in the South West.

Tickets are available online now at www.newtonabbotracing.com priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets are available online until 17.00 the day before your selected fixture and will also be...

Friday September Racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse - Friday 21 September

Event Date: 
21/09/2018 - 12:00am
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Finish the week on a high with a thrilling afternoon at the races. Coming with friends? Be sure to check out our brilliant group booking offers when you book in advance.

Tickets are available online now at www.newtonabbotracing.com priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets are available online until 17.00 the day before your selected fixture and will also be available at the gates on the day.

*New for 2018* - Be sure to visit our website to find out more about our Early Bird Booking Offers saving you 20% on Paddock Admission on five...

Monday Afternoon Racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse - Monday 10 September

Event Date: 
10/09/2018 - 12:00am
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

An action-packed afternoon of horseracing awaits you at Newton Abbot Racecourse this September.

Tickets are available online now at www.newtonabbotracing.com priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets are available online until 17.00 the day before your selected fixture and will also be available at the gates on the day.

*New for 2018* - Be sure to visit our website to find out more about our Early Bird Booking Offers saving you 20% on Paddock Admission on five selected fixtures when you book a month in advance.

Don’t forget,...

Summer Saturday Raceday at Newton Abbot Racecourse - Saturday 1 September

Event Date: 
01/09/2018 - 12:00am
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Celebrate the end of the summer holidays in style with an action-packed Saturday afternoon at the races with family and friends.

Tickets are available online now at www.newtonabbotracing.com priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure. Tickets are available online until 17.00 the day before your selected fixture and will also be available at the gates on the day.

*New for 2018* - Be sure to visit our website to find out more about our Early Bird Booking Offers saving you 20% on Paddock Admission on five selected fixtures when you book a month in...

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