Pictures of Devon

Branscombe parish church, South Devon. Normally a peaceful, pretty village.

About Devon

A County that forms part of the South-West Peninsula of England, Devon is the third largest County and borders the popular Counties of Dorset, Somerset and Cornwall. Devon boasts some of Englands finest beaches, has a wealth interesting History to discover and many pretty Villages including Clovelly, one of the most famous villages in the world. Interesting places to visit include Torquay a popular holiday resort and birthplace of Dame Agatha Christie, the most popular crime writer of all time and Tavistock the centre of a beautiful and fascinating district and birthplace of the famous explorer Sir Francis Drake. (add/update description)

See below for all the best towns & attractions in Devon, or see a selection of our Devon photographs on our picture tour of Devon..

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Memories of The Village of North Bovey

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Recommended towns & villages in Devon

	Buckland in the Moor This is one of Devon's "dream villages" with an attractive small church dating from the 13th century and a cluster of picturesque thickly thatched country cottages with the most "English" of country gardens... Information \| Pictures (10) \| Hotels
	Exeter Exeter is a bustling city in the heart of the county of Devon. It's mix of modern and functional with old and cultural makes for an interesting place to live, and to visit... Information \| Pictures (118) \| Hotels
	High Bickington High Bickington lies in one of England's most beautiful and relaxing regions, it is a short distance from the meandering River Taw and is ideally set close to both Dartmoor and Exmoor... Information \| Pictures (2) \| Hotels
	Mariansleigh This charming tiny village is set in lovely rural mid-Devonshire countryside within a short distance from the meandering River Mole in the beautiful Mole Valley, and the picturesque Crooked Oak stream... Information \| Pictures (2) \| Hotels
	Seaton The town is mostly Victorian and Edwardian in character, you only have to cast your eyes above today's modern shop fronts to see handsome overhanging bay windows which belong firmly to another era... Information \| Pictures (55) \| Hotels

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Recommended attractions in Devon

	Dartington Hall Outstanding grounds surround this late 14th century house, with original great hall, outer courtyard and a collection of other..... Information \| Pictures (8) \| Hotels
	Powderham Castle Built over 600 years ago, Powderham Castle is the historic home of the Earl of Devon. The Castle is still lived in by the..... Information \| Pictures (6) \| Hotels
	Start Point Lighthouse Designed in 1836 by James Walker.. Information \| Pictures (4) \| Hotels
	Totnes Castle Built by the Normans in the 11th century, Totnes castle has one of the best preserved shell keeps in England... Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels