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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

Broadhembury Village, Devon

Broadhembury (7 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Devon

Broadhembury is an idyllic village which is an oasis of calm and beauty lying at the edge of the Blackdown Hills...

Chittlehamholt, Devon

Chittlehamholt (1 Pictures)

in the county of Devon

Chittlehamholt is a lovely peaceful village lying in unspoilt countryside close to the River Taw...

Newton Abbot Clock tower

Newton Abbot (40 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Devon

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Recommended Attractions to visit in Devon

Arlington Court and Grounds

Arlington Court (29 Pictures)

Owned by the National Trust, containing their largest collection of horse-drawn carriages...

Naturalised Cyclamen in the Wood.

Berry Head Country Park (14 Pictures)

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Bridge over the river at Lydford Gorge, Devon.

Lydford Gorge (49 Pictures)

A picturesque stone bridge crosses the River Lyd just south of the village of Lydford. At this point the river often falls fast.....

Replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship, The Golden Hind, in Brixham harbour.

The Golden Hind (3 Pictures)

The Golden Hind is a full scale reconstruction of the notorious 16th Century warship in which Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated.....

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