Abbrook Park

Abbrook Park is Newton Abbot's main sports complex, tucked away on the outskirts of town - the sort of place you'd walk past and barely notice unless you were actually after a game of tennis or a swim. It's a working leisure facility with indoor courts, a swimming pool, and various pitches, so don't expect manicured gardens or a peaceful afternoon stroll. This is where locals come to get their exercise in, particularly families during school holidays and competitive players year-round.

If you're staying at one of the nearby touring parks - Oakmoor is closest at under three miles away - and you've got restless kids or you fancy a proper swim rather than the caravan ablutions, it's worth knowing about. The pool is decent enough for a few hours, and the tennis courts draw a genuine crowd. It's not a destination in itself, though. You won't drive to Devon specifically to see Abbrook Park, and you'd struggle to fill more than a couple of hours here unless you're actually booking court time.

The complex sits well within striking distance of Dornafield on Dartmoor if you're keen to combine a bit of moorland walking with your sports fix - a solid half-day arrangement. Contact details and pricing aren't readily available online, so ring ahead before turning up. It's functional, reasonably well-maintained, and exactly what it says on the tin: a local sports venue doing a solid job for the community.