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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

13th Century Church

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...

Coastpath Hope with Hope view

Hope (11 Pictures)

in the county of Devon

Despite having a picturesque little bay known as Hope Cove which has a picturesque harbour at its northern end, what really stuns all who visit is the sight of waves lashing against the scattered rocks flanking the cove...

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

The Barbican - Okehampton Castle

Okehampton Castle (19 Pictures)

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Old Mother Hubbard's Cottage in Yealmpton, Devon

Old Mother Hubbard's Cottage (1 Pictures)

Many myths surround the legend of Old Mother Hubbard, did she exist or didn't she? but the cottage she is supposed to have.....

Room with a view.

Saltram House (1 Pictures)

Chosen as the magnificent setting for Norland Park in the film of Jane Austen's novel Sense and Sensibility, historic Saltram.....

Entrance of Watermouth Castle, Near Ilfracombe, Devon

Watermouth Castle (9 Pictures)

Watermouth Castle occupies a commanding position overlooking Watermouth Bay in the lovely coastal resort of Ilfracombe. Here.....

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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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