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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

Rough Sea at Hartland Quay, Devon

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...

Inner Hope taken from Outer Hope, Devon

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...

Salcombe Regis

Salcombe Regis (21 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Devon

Salcombe Regis is a coastal village near Sidmouth in East Devon, England. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1066 as "a manor called Selcoma" held by Osbern FitzOsbern,.....

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Devon

Compton Castle

Compton Castle (1 Pictures)

Dramatic fortified manor house and small formal garden...

Fernworthy Stone Circle, near Chagford, Devon

Fernworthy Stone Circle (1 Pictures)

Fernworthy Stone Circles are set against the majestic backdrop of some of Dartmoor's highest peaks, in a beautiful forest spot.....

Canal Basin Clouds

Grand Western Canal Country Park (7 Pictures)

Located in the heart of Devon, the Grand Western Canal Country Park eleven and a quarter miles long, with the canal following the.....

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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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