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Pictures of Devon

Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of Devon, England.

About the county of 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.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Devon

St. John the Baptist Church , Membury, Devon

Membury (1 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon

The village of Membury sits within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just to the north east of the historic Beckford Bridge, which crosses the River Yarty.....

Tavistock

Tavistock (63 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon

Tavistock is located in Devon, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. It has a rich history, a charming market, and is known for its scenic surroundings...

Torcross and beach view

Torcross (11 Pictures)

in the county of Devon

In the summer months Torcross is a popular tourist destination. Part of the bank of shingle on which Torcross stands, takes in Slapton Ley, a 270 acre freshwater lake, an important winter habitat for wildfowl...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Devon

Becky Falls, Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor

Becky Falls (14 Pictures)

Becky Falls is a romantic beauty spot hidden in the countryside close to the old town of Bovey Tracey. The spot is noted for its.....

Kitty Jay's Grave, near Widecombe on the moor, Devon

Jay's Grave (1 Pictures)

As English legends go, that of Jay's Grave is a very sad and lonely one. The ancient Dartmoor legend of Jay's Grave is about a.....

Powderham Castle Gardens July 2005

Powderham Castle (13 Pictures)

Built over 600 years ago, Powderham Castle is the historic home of the Earl of Devon. The Castle is still lived in by the.....

Replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship, The Golden Hind, in Brixham harbour.

The Golden Hind (3 Pictures)

The Golden Hind is a full scale reconstruction of the notorious 16th Century warship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated.....

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10 of the Prettiest Villages in Devon
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Memories of The Village of North Bovey
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