This is a really nice Matalan store. They have a very large womenswear department as well as a…read moremenswear and childrenswear. They also sell homeware in this store and have some really lovely things, quite similar to what you would find in Next etc. but at much more competitive prices. There are plenty of changing rooms here so you never really have to queue for too long and the rooms are clean and spacious. I don't live in Newton Abbot but whenever i am nearby i try to pop in here as i much prefer it to the Matalan in my hometown.

Matalan is situated just outside the towncentre close to the race course. It is a nice shop which…read moresells good quality and reasonably priced clothes for all the family. It is a good sized shop so even if it is busy you don't feel crowded. The homeware they sell is also nice. The staff are friendly and helpful.

Set on the outskirts of newton abbot near kingsteignton, next to matalan…read more Large store with variety of foot wear, slippers, sportswear, boots with accessories like bags and purses. Good prices for branded shoes, cheaper than clarks.

I have bought shoes here several times, the shoes are all out on display so you don't have to ask…read moreto try a pair on. The prices are competitive and the stock a really good range. So why have I given it only two stars? Service, or should I say lack of service. I have never had such poor service from such surly staff. I don't think I would go here if they were giving the shoes away.

We came here in a group of people aged 7 to 70. We all had…read morea great time. There are so many amazing things to look at, if you are at all interested in marbles, glass, or pottery. Cool marble mazes; glassblowing demonstrations; playground for kids; lessons and workshops; cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. The cafe has a good selection, especially to us Americans who had to look up things like "Prawn Marie Rose and Baby Gem" that sound like they are the new celebrity babynames. The food was reasonably priced and was really nice; high-quality locally-sourced ingredients prepared with care. I know that if I lived here and had a young child we would spend a lot of time here, as there is a coffee/ice cream stand (in addition to the regular restaurant right there as well) with seating right next to the playground. There is a very nice and well-stocked gift shop/toy store with a great selection of all kinds of creative play toys and games. And marbles! I appreciated this huge selection of toys, almost none of them electronic or branded, or marketed as being gender-specific. Even in larger cities it's uncommon to find a toy store like this so it was a nice special bonus. Though of course there was a child having a meltdown about not being able to get the marbles they wanted, so I feel like maybe that particular parent was less impressed with the massive selection than I was. I feel like the toys were priced very reasonably. And of course since the admission to the museum was free we did have some money to spare on some marbles and such. And when we got back, the kids (aged 7 and 23) had a blast comparing their marbles and the dear 16-year-old cat was absolutely enchanted by this, and maybe that was my favorite part.

I spotted the words "House of Marbles" on a warehouse type building as we drove by it. Intrigued I…read moreimmediately inquired about it. A plan was hatched and we were going to stop off on the way to the airport before we returned home... if there was time. And there was time, hooray! A fascinating business that sold lots of different wares, including of course marbles and lots of them. A child's heaven and not just for the marbles. There was loads of other toys for sale too, and all appeared to be traditional and old fashioned. What fun. There was also a museum, which we did not visit because I was so entranced with the marble display whatchamacallits, where marbles went round and round an obstacle course. There was a HUGE on one end wall. I'm sure the noise of said whatchamacallits drives the staff scatty. But it entertained me hugely. We had some cake and coffee also in the café, which was nice. I also purchased a House of Marbles keyring (I know, big spender eh?). Ah the House of Marbles. What fun. I would recommend to everyone, especially if you are gift buying for a child.

Tom Thumb is a tiny boutique on the sea front in Shaldon, a lovely little fishing village in the…read moreTorbay area of Devon. Although a fixture in the life of Shaldon for many years, Tom Thumb has recently come under new ownership who have greatly improved the range and display of the shop. The shop lives up to its name and has a tiny shop floor, however there is space for a decent sized fitting room at the back. The stock consists of mostly designer ladies' fashions and shoes, including the extremely popular (and essential for women over a certain age!) Not Your Daughter's Jeans (also known as Tummy Tuck Jeans). There is also a good range of shoes and boots and the owners have recently introduced a selection of beautiful handmade jewellery made out of sea glass collected from Shaldon's plentiful beaches. A real gem of a shop both for visitors and locals.

Austins used to be the figurehead within newton abbot many years ago, still selling the same items…read moreand trying to branch out more within the town it seems Austins has lost what it once had, a great attraction. the prices are very high and therefore deters a lot of younger people to shop their which is shame and this is what will keep the shop going in the later periods. recommended if you have recently won the lottery.

Great shopping Store,great bedding department,very friendly Staff and very approachable and always…read moreservice with a smile :)

Situated in the market walk newton abbot. Large shop,…read morechildrens clothes and footwear from birth to 10 yrs. Not very well set out could be improved, as have some lovely items not shown at there best.

First thing it was soo expensive I'm suprised I didn't need to pay to breath the staff weren't nice…read morethe hand drier in the men's toilets stop working and when it was working it took like 2 hours to dry my hands I was going to get the chicken nuggets in the restaurant they said there's no frier how do they cook chips the best part was going home

Full of all kinds of everything…read more We came out with a rolling pin, guitar strings, bird feed, a suit case, salt & pepper mill trays and a life jacket for a dog. What can't you buy here is the question... A member of our party described it as the Alton Towers of shopping. The amount of eating establishments here is certainly reminiscent of a theme park. The kiddie rides outside are very dated. I've no idea how much they cost. A bizarre amount of wild fowl on the premises too. The whole place is mad. Worth a look if you are passing it's door.