Ashburton, Devon. Open daily. Free entry.
Details
Accessibility:
The main car park with disability spaces is on Kingsbridge Lane. Some limited-stay, blue badge parking is available on the streets. 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. Ashburton generally has good access and only mild gradients throughout the town.
Brief Description:
Ashburton is a small town on the edge of Dartmoor and the A38. Its original wealth and prosperity came from its tin mines and woollen mills, as well as being a major trading centre for these commodities. The last tin was mined in the 1970s. Ashburton holds one of the oldest carnivals in Devon.
Further Information:
Address:
Ashburton, Devon, United Kingdom
Telephone:
Town Clerks Office 01364 652142
Email:
townclerk@ashburton.org
Website:
Opening Hours:
Open daily. Free entry.
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 north or south into East Street.
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Transport:
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Amenities:
Ashburton has many cafés, restaurants and shops. Along its streets are museums, antique shops, book shops, churches, interesting architecture and family attractions.
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
Ashburton Arts, Old Methodist Church, Devon.
379 metres*
Buckfast Methodist Chapel, Devon
1.93 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.