Trago Mills
Trago Mills near Newton Abbot represents a uniquely British retail phenomenon - part discount department store, part family attraction, part local institution. Since founding in 1937, it has grown from a single shop to a sprawling complex combining cut-price shopping with fairground rides, mini golf, and entertainment. The Newton Abbot branch is one of four Trago Mills locations across the Southwest. The shopping experience is unlike conventional retail parks - vast buildings house a bewildering variety of goods across multiple departments, all at discount prices. The somewhat chaotic layout and eclectic stock selection is part of the appeal. Outside the main buildings, extensive leisure facilities transform shopping into a full day out. Fairground rides, mini golf courses, soft play areas, and a small zoo create a family entertainment complex. The site includes cafés and picnic areas. The location on Newton Abbot's outskirts, surrounded by Devon countryside, gives a distinctly different atmosphere. Spacious grounds with ample free parking make it particularly appealing. Clearly signposted from A38 and A380, open seven days with extended hours. Weekends and school holidays are busiest.