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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

Axminster, Devon

Axminster (43 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon

Famous for its carpets often likened to Turkish, Axminster was one of the first West Saxon settlements formed along the River Axe in Devon...

A view of the main street in Brixton 5 miles from Plymouth, Devon

Brixton (11 Pictures)

in the county of Devon

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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.....

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Devon

Becky Falls, Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor

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.....

Buckfast Abbey

Buckfast Abbey (29 Pictures)

One of the most amazing things about this fine abbey is that it was built almost entirely by amateur builders. The Benedictine.....

Mansands in South Devon

Man Sands (2 Pictures)

A beautiful secluded beach near Brixham, Devon. Popular with walkers following the South West Coast path..

Powderham Castle Gardens July 2005

Powderham Castle (13 Pictures)

Built over 600 years ago, Powderham Castle is the historic home of the Earl of Devon. The Castle is still lived in by the.....

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