AN AMBITIOUS project to redevelop Newton Abbot’s historic Grade II listed market hall is almost complete.

The major regeneration, which began in November 2024, has seen the market hall and square reinvigorated into a flexible shopping and entertainment space suitable for daytime and evening trading and events.

The project has been funded by the UK government’s Future High Streets Fund.

Blending its rich commercial heritage with a contemporary space designed for modern town centre life, the updated market hall includes new street food units, a bar, improved retail spaces, and a flexible area for pop-up market stalls and events.

The sympathetic restoration includes the removal of part of the 1970s food hall to reveal the original Market Square frontage and the installation of a central staircase.

Access to the venue has been improved with the addition of a new entrance from Market Street and the reinstatement of a pedestrian walkway connecting the Alexandra Cinema on Market Street to Market Square.

New paving and infrastructure in Market Square, including new seating and planters and the installation of exterior electricity supplies, will support future events and support ambitions for Newton Abbot’s markets quarter to become a vibrant and welcoming destination for daytime and evening trading and entertainment.

Teignbridge District Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Economy, Estates and Major Projects, Cllr David Palethorpe, said: ‘We’re thrilled with how the regeneration project has transformed the Market Hall into a dynamic civic space and we’re really looking forward to seeing residents and visitors make the most of the space to socialise, shop, eat and enjoy a programme of exciting events.

‘We’re very grateful to all the market traders, local businesses and residents for their patience throughout the redevelopment.’