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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

Gidleigh Church, on the edge of Dartmoor

Gidleigh (3 Pictures)

in the county of Devon

The small wooded village of Gidleigh stands in superb wooded countryside at the heart of the Dartmoor National Park...

Cleave Inn, Lustleigh, Devon

Lustleigh (4 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon

Rather special, in a favoured position close to the clear waters of the River Bovey, is the lovely old village of Lustleigh...

Newton Ferrers, Devon

Newton Ferrers (13 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon

A place of sheer enchantment with narrow streets crammed with characterful properties, leading down to the estuary where many small boats are beached and moored...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Devon

The Old Forge at Cockington, Devon

Cockington Forge (2 Pictures)

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Dartmouth Castle

Dartmouth Castle (24 Pictures)

Darmouth Castle occupies a rocky promontory overlooking the Dart estuary. It was one of a chain of castles built by Henry VIII.....

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.....

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.....

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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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