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...

Hartland Quay (30 Pictures)

in the county of Devon

The beauty of Hartland Quay is only eclipsed by the rugged cliffs which loom above it...

Newton Abbot (40 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Devon

Knightshayes Court (28 Pictures)

Victorian country house with richly decorated interiors and garden with outstanding plant collection...

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.....

Overbeck's Museum & Garden (28 Pictures)

Luxuriant coastal garden surrounding elegant Edwardian house with diverse collections...

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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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