Newton Abbot Museum is a free family-friendly museum located at Newton’s Place on Wolborough Street in Newton Abbot, offering interactive local history exhibits and drop-in family activities for children of all ages. Housed in a beautifully restored Victorian church, it provides an welcoming environment where babies, toddlers, and young children can explore local railway history, social heritage, and hands-on discovery displays.
Whether you are looking for things to do with a toddler on a rainy day in South Devon or seeking free toddler sessions near Newton Abbot, the museum runs dedicated Toddler Tuesdays featuring gentle creative play and storytelling sessions for under 5s. Older early-years and primary children can explore interactive town trails, discover historic objects, and participate in term-time family workshops and home education sessions.
Admission is completely free, making it an affordable, accessible day out for local parents, carers, and grandparents. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9.30am to 4.30pm (closed Sundays, Mondays, and Bank Holidays), with pre-booking recommended for special drop-in activities via Eventbrite.
Plan your visit today by visiting the website to check current exhibitions, upcoming events, and term dates.
Main Address: Newton's Place, 43 Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1JQ