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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

Chagford town centre

Chagford (9 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon

With haunting scenery, quaint cottages, pretty streets and alleyways Chagford has something for everyone...

Okehampton Castle in Devon

Okehampton (15 Pictures)

in the county of Devon

There has been a settlement at Okehampton since the Bronze-Age, later it became a prosperous Saxon town with the Saxon Lords being overthrown at the time of the Conquest...

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

Finch Foundry, Sticklepath, Devon

Finch Foundry (14 Pictures)

The last working water-powered forge in England, set amidst Dartmoor's dramatic countryside...

MS Oldenburg

Lundy Island (52 Pictures)

Lundy means "puffin island" in Norse. It is a place of rare enchantment and great natural beauty, a precious island populated.....

Smeaton's Tower on Plymouth Hoe in Devon

Plymouth Hoe (26 Pictures)

Plymouth Hoe, is a large south facing open public space in the English coastal city of Plymouth. It offers superb views across.....

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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