Directions to

House of Marbles

House Of Marbles & Teign Valley Glass, The Old Pottery, Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9DS

By Car

To reach House of Marbles from the A38 at Drumbridges roundabout, whether you’re coming from Exeter or Plymouth, take the exit for the A382 towards Bovey Tracey. Follow the signs to Bovey Tracey, and House of Marbles will be on your left as you approach the town.

The drive from the roundabout should take around 5 minutes. Be sure to look out for the brown tourist signs with our name on them.

FREE parking is available at House of Marbles. If you can not find a space in front of the building, you will find additional parking to the rear of the building.

Road Closures – Newton Abbot

Please note that the A382 is currently closed at the Whitehills Junction for approximately 11 months due to major roadworks.

When visiting the House of Marbles, there is a useful one-way shortcut via Ringslade Road. To use this route, turn right at Coombeshead Academy (Coombeshead Road) and travel through Highweek. This alternative adds only a few extra minutes to your journey when travelling within Newton Abbot.

For your return journey, we recommend either: via Liverton – a slightly longer route but generally with freer-flowing traffic, or via Clay Pits Way – another council-recommended alternative.

There is ample road signage in place and clearly marked diversion routes to help ensure smooth journey times.

You can find further information via the Devon County Council website.

By Train

Directions to House of Marbles via train. The closest railway station is Newton Abbot, which is a 15-minute taxi or bus journey away. Please see the National Rail Website for more detailed travel information.

By Bus

Directions to House of Marbles via bus. From Newton Abbot Bus Station, take bus number 39 and disembark at Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey. Please refer to the latest Stagecoach timetable for the most up-to-date information. 

This bus runs from Newton Abbot to Heathfield – Bovey Tracey – Chudleigh Knighton – Chudleigh – Exeter Bus Station.

Recognised Venue

We have been recognised by a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Awards in consecutive years from 2014 - 2019, and the new Traveller’s Choice Award in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023!