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Devon Tourist Information and Visitor Guide

North Devon CoastDevon is a county of contrasts, from the rugged cliffs and surf washed beaches of the north coast, to the hidden wooded estuaries and stretches of golden sands on the south coast. Inland, the contrasts continue between green rolling hills and coloured patchwork fields to the wild landscapes of Exmoor and Dartmoor. From traditional seaside resorts to wildlife parks, Devon has it all.

North Devon Highlights

  • Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park - over 100 species of wildlife, many of which are endangered
  • Exmoor Zoological Park, South Stowford - an informal atmosphere, pleasant views and well kept gardens
  • Hartland Abbey & Gardens, Bideford - location of the BBC drama 'Sense and Sensibility' with collections of furniture, pictures and porcelain
  • Kents Cavern, Torquay - tour these 2 million year old caves & see what the Victorian archaeological explorers found
  • Milky Way Adventure Park, Clovelly- attractions for all the family, laser shooting, archery, puppet shows, birds of prey and sheepdog centre
  • Tiverton Castle - originally constructed in 1106 features architecture from a range of periods, including a medieval gatehouse
  • Watermouth Castle, Ilfracombe - a host of activities for the whole family, with mazes, water shows, a cycle museum, antique arcade and gardens

South Devon Highlights

  • Babbacombe Model Village - award-winning gardens, lakes, waterfalls, railways and an all-weather display centre
  • Buckfast Butterfly Farm & Dartmoor Otter Sanctuary - see otters swimming and butterflies flying free with tropical gardens and waterfalls
  • Dartmoor National Park - a gorgeous landscape of moors, bogs & mires made famous by the novels of Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Escot Country Park & Gardens, Ottery St Mary - a beautiful stately home and gardens with birds of prey, rose garden and aquatic centre
  • Exeter Cathedral - originally constructed from 13 century with the longest Gothic vaulting in the world
  • National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth - many attractions including, touchpools, wave tank, deep reef tank & Caribbean reef complete with sharks
  • Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway - travel in style on a steam train from Paignton to Kingswear & combine your journey with a trip on the river Dart

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