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Devon Visitor Travel Guide Page

 

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Devon.

About Devon

Devon is a large county located in the south west of England. It has coastline on its north and south borders and also connects to Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset. The main cities and towns in the county are Exeter, Plymouth and Torquay. There are also a number of port towns such as Ilfracombe and Brixham.

Dartmoor, which is an area of moorland, is also within the county and has a range of exciting walks and bridle paths available. The east Devon coast is also known as the Jurassic Coast because of its emphatic geological track record with a number of skeletons and fossils being found on the coast from the Jurassic period of the dinosaurs. It is England's only UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Other local attractions include Paignton Zoo at Paignton. Here you can take the family to enjoy a day out feeding and watching the animals. Crealy Great Adventure Park is also a fantastic place to take the kids.

Devon is also famed for its seaside resorts such as Torquay, Brixham and Paignton which is referred to as the English Riviera.


Beer Beach in East Devon   Vixen Tor in Dartmoor National Park   Salcombe in South Devon

Attractions & Heritage Sites within Devon

1. Paignton Zoo - Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU An enjoyable day out for all the family awaits you at this excellent eighty acres zoo. There are elephants, lions, wolves and crocodiles to see and feeding displays and informative talks.

2. Crealy Great Adventure Park - Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DR Crealy is a fun packed theme park that is perfect for family days out with thrilling rides for all ages. There is indoor adventures, events and lots of farm animals.

3. Killerton House - Exeter, Devon, EX5 3LE

Killerton House was built in the Eighteenth century and is one of the oldest in Devon, it contains a fabolous costume collection and spectacular interior design. This National Trust property has a lovely eighteen acre garden and is set within four thousand acres of woodlands that provide several marked walks.

4. Okehampton Castle - Devon, EX20 1JA

Okehampton Castle is the largest ruins of a motte and bailey castle in Devon and date from the eleventh century. In the fourteenth century the keep was rebuilt and is still prevalent today. Situated in a picturesque setting in the centre of Devon near Dartmoor - English Heritage, audio tours available.


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Towns and Villages in Devon

Devon has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures.

  • Axminster - developed between two major Roman routes, the Fosse Way and the Dorchester-Exeter roads... More...
  • Barnstaple - has numerous local and coastal walking and cycling paths... More...
  • Bideford - was an important seaport and has a fascinating history... More...
  • Brixham - boasts a great fishing tradition and is mentioned in the Domesday Book completed in 1086... More...
  • Dartmouth - has plenty to do ranging from walks along medieval and Elizabethan streets to a day out on the water... More...
  • Dawlish - has been welcoming tourists to the area for over 150 years... More...
  • Exeter - was chartered as a market town in the 13th century and enjoyed enough prosperity to hold three markets weekly... More...
  • Exmouth - is believed to be the oldest seaport in Devon... More...
  • Ilfracombe - was built from the shoreline and tiered up into the hills... More...
  • Lynmouth - connects to Lynton, its sister town, via a wonderful cliff railway... More...
  • Newton Abbot - boasts many architectural treasures from the past ... More...
  • Okehampton - is in a wonderful location on the northern edge of the Dartmoor National Park... More...
  • Paignton - has miles of sandy beaches coupled with a wonderful climate... More...
  • Plymouth - is a lively, bustling city with an interesting past to discover... More...
  • Seaton - lies at the mouth of the River Axe facing Lyme Bay... More...
  • Sidmouth - lies in the midst of the beautiful Jurassic Coast... More...
  • Tavistock - is infamous for its large covered Pannier Market which is put on every Friday... More...
  • Teignmouth - lies between Torquay and Exeter on the North bank of the River Teign... More...
  • Tiverton - lies in a wonderful location between Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks... More...
  • Torquay - on the English Riviera is famous for its award winning beaches... More...
  • Woolacombe - is a popular seaside resort and surfing location... More...

Useful Contact Information for Devon

Ashburton Information Centre
North Street, Ashburton, TQ13 7QH
Tel No: 01364 653426

Axminster Tourist Information Centre
Church Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5AQ
Tel No: 01297 34386

Barnstaple Tourist Information Centre
Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX31 1RX
Tel No: 01271 375000

Bideford Tourist Information
The Quay, Bideford, EX39 2QQ
Tel No: 01237 477676/421853

Bovey Tracey Tourist Information Centre
Station Road, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AW
Tel No: 01626 832047

Braunton Tourist Information
Caen Street, Braunton, EX33 1AA
Tel No: 01271 816400

Brixham Tourist Information Centre
The Quay, Brixham, TQ5 8TB
Tel No: 0870 70 70 010

Budleigh Salterton Tourist Information
Fore Street, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6NG
Tel No: 01395 445275

Chagford Tourist Information Centre
The Square, Chagford, Devon, TQ13 8AH
Tel No: 01647 432080

Combe Martin Tourist Information
Cross Street, Combe Martin, EX34 0DN
Tel No: 01271 883319

Crediton Tourist Information Centre
High Street, Crediton, EX17 3LG
Tel No: 01363 772006

Dartmoor High Moorland Visitor Centre
Tavistock Road, Princetown, PL20 6QF
Tel No: 01822 890414

Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre
Mayor's Avenue, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9YY
Tel No: 01803 834224

Dawlish Tourist Information
The Lawn, Dawlish, EX7 7PW
Tel No: 01626 215665

English Riviera Tourist Board
Vaughan Parade, Torquay, TQ2 5JG
Tel No: 01803 296296

Exeter Tourist Information Centre
Dix's Field, Exeter, EX1 1GF
Tel No: 01392 665700

Exmoor National Park Visitor Centre
The Esplanade, Lynmouth, EX35 6EQ
Tel No: 01598 752509

Exmouth Tourist Information Centre
Alexandra Terrace, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1NZ
Tel No: 01395 222299

Honiton Tourist Information Centre
Lace Walk Car Park, Honiton, EX14 8LT
Tel No: 01404 43716

Ilfracombe Tourist Information
The Promenade, Ilfracombe, EX34 9BX
Tel No: 01271 863001

Ivybridge and South Dartmoor TIC
Leonards Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0SL
Tel No: 01752 897035

Kingsbridge Tourist Information Centre
The Quay, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1HS
Tel No: 01548 853195

Lynton Tourist Information Centre
Lee Road, Lynton, EX35 6BT
Tel No: 01598 752225

Modbury Tourist Information Centre
Modbury Court, Church Street, Modbury, PL21 0QR
Tel No: 01548 830159

Newton Abbot Tourist Information
Bridge House, Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4QS
Tel No: 01626 215667

Okehampton Tourist Information Centre
West Street, Okehampton, EX29 1HQ
Tel No: 01837 53020

Ottery St Mary Tourist Information Centre
Broad Street, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1DJ
Tel No: 01404 813964

Paignton Tourist Information Centre
The Esplanade, Paignton, TQ4 6BN

Plymouth Tourist Information Centre
The Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2LR
Tel No: 01752 306330

Salcombe Tourist Information
Market Street, Salcombe, TQ8 8DE
Tel No: 01548 843927

Shaldon Tourist Information
Ness Drive, Shaldon, Devon, TQ14 0HP
Tel No: 01626 873723

Sidmouth Tourist Information Centre
Ham Lane, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8XR
Tel No: 01395 516441

South Molton Tourist Information Centre
East Street, South Molton, EX36 3BU
Tel No: 01769 574122

Tavistock Tourist Information
Bedford Square, Tavistock, PL19 0AE
Tel No: 01822 612938

Tiverton Tourist Information
Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6LU
Tel No: 01884 255827

Torquay Tourist Information Centre
Vaughan Parade, Torquay, TQ2 5JG
Tel No: 0870 70 70 010

Torrington Tourist Information
High Street, Torrington, EX38 8HN
Tel No: 01805 624324

Totnes Tourist Information
The Plains, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5EJ
Tel No: 01803 863168

Woolacombe Tourist Information Centre
Barton Road, Woolacombe, EX34 7BT
Tel No: 01271 870553