Pictures of Devon

Early evening at Brixham harbour in Devon

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

	Appledore Appledore is as enchanting as its name. It is a pretty place that shows a host of colourful fishermens cottages in the narrow streets beyond the quay.. Information \| Pictures (45) \| Hotels
	Chagford With haunting scenery, quaint cottages, pretty streets and alleyways Chagford has something for everyone... Information \| Pictures (6) \| 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
	Pinhoe Pinhoe now fringes the urban sprawl of Exeter, but there was a time when it was a place standing alone with its own identity... Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels
	Plymouth This is a city that evokes stirring memories of England's great maritime past... Information \| Pictures (92) \| Hotels

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Recommended attractions in Devon

	Dartmoor National Park An exploration of the hauntingly beautiful Dartmoor National Park cannot be under-taken in just one short visit. To truly explore..... Information \| Pictures (243) \| Hotels
	Dartmouth Castle Darmouth Castle occupies a rocky promontory overlooking the Dart estuary. It was one of a chain of castles built by Henry VIII..... Information \| Pictures (6) \| Hotels
	Old Mother Hubbard's Cottage Many myths surround the legend of Old Mother Hubbard, did she exist or didn't she? but the cottage she is supposed to have..... Information \| Pictures (1) \| Hotels
	Start Point Lighthouse Designed in 1836 by James Walker.. Information \| Pictures (4) \| Hotels