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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

Becky Falls, Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor

Bovey Tracey (23 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon

The pretty town of Bovey Tracey borders with the beautiful landscape of Dartmoor...

St Andrew's Church, Colyton, Devon

Colyton (21 Pictures)

in the county of Devon

The town of Colyton, in Devon, first appeared as an ancient village around 700 AD and appeared inthe Doomsday Book as 'Culitone'. It was once described as "the most rebellious.....

Drake Manor Inn

Yelverton (7 Pictures)

in the county of Devon

Yelverton, by-passed by the picturesque River Meavy is situated on the south-western fringes of Dartmoor. It is a quaint little town surrounded by fine scenery with easy access to some of the loveliest places on Dartmoor...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Devon

Babbacombe Model Village

Babbacombe Model Village (7 Pictures)

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Lydford Castle, Lydford, Devon

Lydford Castle (1 Pictures)

A simple square keep is all that remains of Lydford Castle. The castle, standing on a small mound in the shadow of the church.....

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.....

Totnes Castle, Totnes, Devon

Totnes Castle (1 Pictures)

Built by the Normans in the 11th century, Totnes castle has one of the best preserved shell keeps in England...

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