Ashburton Arts, Old Methodist Church, Devon.

Details

Accessibility:

The new arts centre in the old building of the Ashburton Methodist Church is currently closed to the public for refurbishment. Visit the website for more recent information. There is limited parking on the buildings front drive and no immediate parking on East Street. Limited stay, blue badge parking is available on some streets within Ashburton. The main car park with disability spaces is on Kingsbridge Lane. The car park is directly opposite Ashburton Information Centre and a public library. These both have wheelchair access. There are two disability toilets on Kingsbridge Lane off West Street.

Brief Description:

Ashburton Methodist Church was built in 1835 and is a listed building within Dartmoor National Park. Following years of neglect and dilapidation, the church was bought in auction by the Ashburton Arts group in July 2017. The arts group aims, through the new centre, to promote arts and cultural activities to the people of Ashburton.

Further Information:

Address:

Ashburton Arts,
Old Ashburton Methodist Church,
3 West St, 
Ashburton, 
Newton Abbot 
TQ13 7DT

Telephone:

None available.

Email:

andy@ashburtonarts.org.uk

Website:

http://ashburtonarts.org.uk/

Opening Hours:

Opening to the public on completion of renovation. Visit website for details.

Directions:

Ashburton is situated on the west side of the A38 Devon Expressway. Exit the expressway at Linhay onto the B5532 Whistley Hill travelling north. For the town centre, follow Whistley Hill onto Woodland Road and turn south into East Street. Follow East Street on the B3352 until reaching the Ashton Arts Methodist Church on the south side of the road and on the corner of St Andrews Close.

OS SX755698

Transport:

For more travel information go to http://www.travelinesw.com/ or call Devon Transport Co-ordination Service on 01392 382800 

Amenities:

Amenities near to the centre include a pub, veterinary clinic, Indian takeaway, café and Spar shop. Ashburton has many cafés, restaurants and shops. Along its streets are museums, antique shops, book shops, churches, interesting architecture and family attractions.