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

Axmouth (16 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon

This quiet resort of colourwashed cottages sitting at the edge of the River Axe was once an important south Devon port...

Drewsteignton (43 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon

This attractive village is one of the most beautifully laid out of all Devon villages with pretty cottages set around a fine village square...

Shaldon (28 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon

A lovely place that has all the hallmarks of a small resort fishing village, including two glowing sandy beaches...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Devon

Fairlynch Arts Centre & Museum (1 Pictures)

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Loughwood Meeting House (13 Pictures)

17th-century thatched Baptist meeting house, constructed approx 1653...

Spinster's Rock (1 Pictures)

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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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10 of the Prettiest Villages in Devon
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Memories of The Village of North Bovey
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