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...

Newton Abbot (40 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon

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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...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Devon

Cockington Forge (2 Pictures)

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Fairlynch Arts Centre & Museum (1 Pictures)

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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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Devon Articles

10 of the Prettiest Villages in Devon
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Memories of The Village of North Bovey
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