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

Crediton (16 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon

Always a beautiful place, Crediton must have been awesome in the year AD674 when legend tells us that St. Boniface was born here as plain Winfrith...

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...

Yarcombe (5 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Devon

Buckland Abbey (4 Pictures)

Buckland Abbey is situated near Yelverton at the edge of the Dartmoor National Park. It was built as a 13th century Cistercian.....

Cockington Forge (2 Pictures)

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Compton Castle (1 Pictures)

Dramatic fortified manor house and small formal garden...

The Valley of Rocks (22 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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