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The Glorious Pavilion, Torquay. Once a Theatre visited by Agatha Christie
Gothic Exeter Cathedral in the heart of Devon Cultural centre Exeter
Family Holidays Devon at Woolacombe Blue Flag Beach with golden sands
Smeaton's Tower, Plymouth. Devon is renowned for it's Lighthouses!
Lydford Castle, Dartmoor. Not a castle at all, but an old Stannary Prison
North Devon Coast at Combe Martin. Sublime beauty, & lots of rockpools!
Babbacombe Beach, looking down from Babbacombe Downs. Magic!
Agatha Christie Exhibition at the Torquay Museum. Torquay's famous prodigyDevon Tourist Information North South East West Plymouth Torquay Dartmoor
Glorious Devon offers a choice of holiday experiences depending on your taste. In Devon's capital Plymouth take a journey through Devon's maritime history right back to the Pilgrim Fathers. Plymouth is crammed with museums and attractions, and has an exquisite quay around the Barbican Harbour area. Move down to the South Hams area to a stunning coastline around Dartmouth and the River Dart, check out Totnes for superb specialist shopping and there's a choice of Devon Castles in South Devon. Calling all walkers, Devon has a network of walking trails around the coast on the South West Coast Path, around Dartmouth on the Dart Way or winding up through the centre via the Two Moors Way or Tarka Trail. Discover Dartmoor National Park, with it's many natural granite Tors, or it's ancient stones circles and megaliths.
For family holidays in Devon both Torquay and the English Riviera and Ilfracombe and the North Devon Coast are perfect. Devon's north coast has some of the most beautiful long sandy blue flag beaches in the UK, and Woolacombe, Croyde and Westward Ho! are a mecca for the bohemian surfing crowd. North Devon coastal hotspots include Combe Martin and Lynton. Devon's English Riviera has been drawing the holiday crowds for many years. Family friendly Paignton makes the perfect seaside base, or hop on the Agatha Christie trail at Torquay, or take a boat trip to Brixham, with it's stunning harbour. It's all here in Devon, heritage and culture and many Devon festivals. Glorious Devon indeed!
South Devon
Plymouth, the capital and historic hub of maritime Devon is a superb city indeed. A choice of museums focusing on Plymouth's historic maritime history from the Pilgrim Fathers to famous names such as Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh. Discover superb art galleries, arts and crafts shops, and the fantastic Barbican quay lined with chic bars and cafes. Plymouth Devon, is an absolute joy for a Devon city break, or day trip taking in the many attractions the city has to offer. Hop on the Plymouth trail of the Pilgrim Fathers who boarded the Mayflower and checkout the Mayflower Exhibition on the Quay opposite the Mayflower steps.
The South Hams area of Devon is just waiting to be discovered, and rapidly cultivating it's own culture and charm. You've got 60 miles of some of the most gorgeous coastline and beaches on the South Hams Coast, did you know? A selection of fine restaurants and food, much of which is organic. Vegetarians and vegans will love South Hams!
You'll catch your breath when you first see sublime Dartmouth. Probably the most popular of all the South Hams hotspots, Dartmouth has much to offer. The spectacular Dartmouth Castle for one!
Totnes is a glorious spot in South Hams, and it takes pride in it's Green Tourism approach. There's a bohemian and alternative feel to Totnes' superb high street, lined with organic food shops, choice vegetarian and vegan cafes and restaurants and some Devon arts and crafts specialist shops you'll spend hours in!Plymouth, Dartmouth and Totnes, Kingsbridge & the Salcombe, South Hams and Newton Abbot Tourist Information
Torquay & the English Riviera
Torquay and it's sister English Riviera hotspots Brixham and Paignton are the queens of the Devon resort holiday choice. It's all here in these Devon seaside havens including a party atmosphere in Torquay, now increasingly popular as a stag and hen weekend break, theatres, amusements, great beaches, literary heritage with the Agatha Christie trail, family holiday fun in Paignton with it's many shops, a great pier and endless sandy beach with lots of amenities and a great promenade. Move to Brixham, once a small fishing village but now a delightful day trip mecca with a picture postcard harbour, lots of exquisite promenade walking and a bustling marina which hosts it's own regatta annually.
Across the English Riviera coast you'll discover a choice of superb family holiday beaches. Both Torquay and Paignton have Piers, and Paignton Pier is crammed with amusements and rides. There's a selection of family holiday attractions across the region including waterparks, boat trips along the coast between Torquay and Brixham, the Living coasts attraction at Torquay, the Golden Hind recreation of Sir Francis Drake's ship at Brixham and the Paignton & Dartmouth Steam railway which begins at Paignton. Add to this all you'd expect from seaside resorts including a selection of family restaurants, ice cream shops and cafes, bargain holiday shops galore at Paignton, and a good choice of cinemas, leisure facilities and loads of B&Bs, guesthouses and holiday Devon hotels, many with their own in-house entertainment. The English Riviera is a great choice for a Devon family holiday, and don't forget nearby Babbacombe, Dawlish Warren and Teignmouth, ideal family seaside holiday hotspots.
Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, Paignton, Dawlish & Teignmouth Tourist Information
Dartmoor & Central Devon
At the heart of Devon is one of the UK's most fascinating National Parks - Dartmoor. Mostly rugged moorland, it's a haven for walkers and those on the trail of ancient Megaliths and Stone Circles. Around the outskirts of the Dartmoor National Park runs the Dartmoor Way, passing through historic towns such as Okehampton, Tavistock and Ashburton, many of which grew as stannary towns serving the Dartmoor Tin Industry. Dartmoor is superb for outdoor leisure pursuits with a choice of horse riding, climbing, walking, and watersports on the River Dart. Discover historic castles and stately homes, cosy real ale pubs, arts and crafts drawing on the Dartmoor landscape and a choice of Devon fishing hotspots and family holiday outdoor centres. Love the outdoors, love Dartmoor.
Devon fishing fans won't be disappointed in Tavistock, which has a number of great fishing venues! If you're looking for luxury B&B guesthouses and hotels you'll find them on the outskirts of Dartmoor. Beautiful historic and romantic retreats abound, with glorious views out onto Dartmoor.
Further delights await in Central Devon. Explore the history of the English Civil War in Great Torrington, and golf fans head for Holsworthy and Yelverton Golf Courses. For walkers hook into the Two Moors way weaving upto Exmoor, or the Tarka Trail. Okehampton makes a great starting point for both of these trails.
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- Dartmoor, Mid Devon, Okehampton, Tavistock and Yelverton Tourist Information
North Devon Coast
Arrive at the North Devon Coast and you're hitting some of the most beautiful and dramatic stretch of coastline in the UK. A veritable surfers paradise at Woolacombe, Croyde and Westward Ho! A coastal walking haven along a dramatic cliff and sand dune coastline via the South West Coast Path. A Devon family holiday magnet at both Woolacombe, crammed with great all inclusive holiday parks, and fabulous Ilfracombe with it's famous tunnel Beaches.
Add to this a selection of charming coastal villages like picture postcard Clovelly, and inland a bit check out family theme park mecca at Bideford, and not forgetting beautiful Lynmouth and Lynton, and little Combe Martin - beautiful villages boarding both the stunning North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park.
Exeter & East Devon
East Devon has a character all it's own, and a varied mix of Devon holiday magic. For Devon cities Exeter reigns supreme, with it's central gothic cathedral, superb shopping, a cafe/student culture and an excellent contemporary art, cinema and arts centre scene. Combine this with it's chic quay, the Exeter Ship Canal, woollen trade and Roman and Medieval history and you have the perfect mix for a Devon city of culture.
The East Devon coast holds more Devon delights. The Jurassic Coastline, taking in Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth and all the way into Dorset through Lyme Regis is of international importance, and marked by it's red sandstone cliffs. Throw in a sprinkling of bohemian culture with the renowned Sidmouth Folk Festival and you're away! The Exe Estuary is prime territory for bird watching holidays, fishing and leisurely boat trips.
Move inland to ancient market towns like Tiverton on a Medieval woollen trade trail. Lots going on, mixing a spectacular Jurassic Coast with both a Medieval and Roman history, and crowned by a contemporary cultural scene. .
East Devon family holiday hotspots include Sidmouth and Exmouth, both of which have great beaches, with rockpools galore at Sidmouth, and lots going on for kids around the Exe Estuary, particularly at attractions such as Powderham Castle and Crealy Adventure Park Dawlish, East Devon, Exeter, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Teignmouth and Tiverton Tourist Information
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