Ashburton, the largest town wholly within the National Park It has a thriving town centre that not only offers good local produce through its traditional butchers, bakers and delicatessen but has also gained a reputation for being a centre for antiques, with many varied antique shops including antiquarian books architectural salvage and auction house. The town is also home to a fine collection of North American Indian items housed within the town museum. Nudging southern Dartmoor, this ancient Stannary town of Ashburton is the ideal location for exploring the National Park, south Devon's seaside resorts, towns and attractions. The largest town wholly within the National Park boundary, it straddles the River Ashburn, four miles before it joins the River Dart. The wealth of architecture within the town is due to the history of wool and tin industries and the town houses built by the wealthy merchants. Enjoy the magnificent views from Terrace Walk, historical buildings and many and varied shop, many in typical Devon gable-styled houses. A good friendly atmosphere, traditional annual events, interesting shops and various markets make Ashburton a town well worth visiting.

 

Half Day Closing: Wednesday.

 

Markets

Tuesday - Indoor Pannier (am)

Thursday - Cattle, 1st Thursday in month.

 

Historical events

Annual Carnival, thought to be Devon's oldest (last Saturday in June to 1st Saturday in July)

 

The Ancient Ale Tasting and Bread Weighing Ceremony and Medieval Fair

(3rd Saturday in July)

 

The Court & Law Day - the centuries old ceremony for choosing the town's Portreeve

(3rd Tuesday in November)

Local towns and villages to visit..

About Dartmoor

Brixham

Cockington

Dartmouth

Dawlish

Newton Abbot

Paignton

Plymouth

Shaldon

Teignmouth

Torquay

Totnes

Attractions

Angling

Sea fishing at Teignmouth, Paignton, Torquay and Brixham (including shark fishing). Trout and salmon fishing in the upper reaches of the Rivers Teign and Dart.

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Ashburton  Accommodation