Pictures of Devon

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

Buckland in the Moor (11 Pictures)

in the county of Devon

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...

Hallsands (20 Pictures)

in the county of Devon

Hallsands is a powerful reminder of the havoc and destruction caused by gale lashed, turbulent seas...

Pinhoe (1 Pictures)

in the county of Devon

Pinhoe now fringes the urban sprawl of Exeter, but there was a time when it was a place standing alone with its own identity...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Devon

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.....

Dumpdon Hill Fort (2 Pictures)

This impressive Iron Age Hill Fort is on top of one of the largest hills in the Otter valley, offering stunning views of the.....

Pecorama (20 Pictures)

Pecorama offers a real treat for everyone visiting Beer, a pretty coastal resort which was once the haunt of Smugglers. This.....

The Merchantant's House (1 Pictures)

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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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