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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

Cottage in Cockington, Devon

Cockington (97 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon

This idyllic thatched village perfectly reflects the harmony and glory of a by-gone age, for here you can walk in ancient parkland, or take a romantic drive around Cockington in a.....

Teignmouth - Light Beacon ~ June 2009

Teignmouth (104 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon

Teignmouth is a lively seaside town with a busy working harbour that is an endless source of fascination and pleasure...

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

Dartington hall gardens, near Totnes, Devon

Dartington Hall (14 Pictures)

Outstanding grounds surround this late 14th century house, with original great hall, outer courtyard and a collection of other.....

Exeter Cathedral, Devon

Exeter Cathedral (98 Pictures)

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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.....

Pecorama gardens

Pecorama (20 Pictures)

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

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Memories of The Village of North Bovey
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