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 Ashburton
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is sited on the River Ashburn, and was once an important centre
for tin and cloth on a main coaching route, becoming a Stannary
town.
Its close location to Dartmoor makes it an ideal touring
centre for Dartmoor.
Cobbled streets and old houses make the town ideal for a
wander, the Chapel of St Lawrence with its 15th Century Gothic
tower, was the Bishop of Exeter's private chapel and a meeting
place of the ancient Courts.
The main shopping streets are North Street and East Street.
The town has historical connections with the Civil War, with
the area being a Royalist stronghold until their defeat in
1646.
Car Parking is available in Pay Car Parks.
Half Day Closing: Wednesday.
Markets: Tuesday - Indoor Pannier (am), Thursday -
Cattle, 1st Thursday in month.
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Location
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What
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Ashburton Tourist Attractions
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 Parish Church of St Andrew's West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT |
Rebuilt in the 15th Century the Parish Church of St Andrew's stands near to the Chapel of St Lawrence which has been restored and was a chantry chapel and Grammar School for over 600 years
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Ashburton Town Hall North Street, Ashburton TQ13 7QQ |
Previously the market in the town.
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Ashburton Museum The Bull Ring, Ashburton TQ13 7AB |
Exhibits include local antiquities,weapons and American Indian antiquities.
Tel: 01364 652648 Open: May-Sept: Tue & Thur-Sat 14:00-16:30  Location Map |
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River Dart Country Park Holne Park, Ashburton TQ13 7NP |
On the edge of Dartmoor.Victorian Country Estate offering woodland adventure playgrounds bathing lake and trails.Restaurant,Snack Bar
Tel: 01364 652511 Open: Weekends and school holidays Easter to end of Sept. Location Map |
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Where
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Ashburton TQ13 7HB
Furnished in period style this detached country house boasts the spacious elegance of a bygone era as well as superb views towards Buckfast Abbey from its elevated position within Dartmoor National Park. Ashburton (1 mile) offers interesting shops restaur ..Sleeps 8
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Ashburton
Enjoying a quiet location within Dartmoor National Park, this immaculate detached 200 year old cottage is set in a superb walled garden with lovely rural views. Ashburton is an ancient stannery town, ideally placed for exploring country and coastal att… Sleeps 6 + t/cot
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Around
The Ashburton Area
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trip up into Dartmoor NationalPark , Poundsgate,
Buckland-In-The-Moor, Widecombe-In-The-Moor
and Haytor are all worth visiting. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Buckfastleigh (2.60 miles) Buckland-in-the-Moor (3.08 miles) Holne (3.37 miles) Poundsgate (3.73 miles) Staverton (4.25 miles) Haytor (4.45 miles) Widecombe-in-the-Moor (4.97 miles) Dartmeet (5.78 miles) Bovey Tracey (6.35 miles) Totnes (6.50 miles) Newton Abbot (6.63 miles) |
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