Devon Towns

Appledore

The small fishing village of Appledore stands in North Devon where the Taw and Torridge rivers meet before they flow into the Atlantic at Bideford…
Ashburton

Ashburton lies in the heart of the South Devon countryside on the southern slopes of Dartmoor. It is roughly half way between Plymouth and Exeter…
Barnstaple

The largest town in North Devon is Barnstaple on the River Taw. This ancient town was granted its charter in 930 AD by King Aethelstan - the…
Bideford

Bideford is an attractive town on the west bank of the River Torridge, where the river begins to widen to form the estuary. The old road has…
Bovey Tracey

Bovey Tracey is a small market town, built of cob and granite and known as one of the gateways to Dartmoor. It is the ideal location for exploring…
Brixham

Perhaps the least commercialised part of what is known as the English Riviera, Brixham is a picturesque fishing town built upon a limestone…
Budleigh Salterton

Budleigh Salterton offers a quiet and relaxing holiday, with unrivalled views of the dramatic East Devon coastline with its wonderful red sandstone…
Clovelly

Set into a steep hillside, Clovelly is one of the best known and most unusual villages in the North Devon. The cobbled high street winds its…
Dartmouth

Dartmouth is built in the valley of the picturesque River Dart, between steep wooded hillsides. The main South Embankment runs the length of…
Dawlish

Dawlish is a small resort set slightly back from the coast above steep, red cliffs. It lies on the east coast of Devon not far from the larger…
Exmouth

As the name implies, Exmouth lies where the River Exe meets the sea. It is a good base from which to explore this part of the Devon coast and…
Great Torrington

Great Torrington is an historic market town in the heart of Devon. The town commands spectacular views over the River Torridge and the surrounding…
Holsworthy

The ancient market town of Holsworthy is situated amidst the rolling green hills of North Devon. Within a short distance are the rugged cliffs…
Honiton

The South-East Devon market town of Honiton has long been famous for lace, pottery and glove making, and Honiton still has numerous shops dedicated…
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Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe is the leading holiday resort in North Devon. It sits snugly amongst the rugged cliffs of the Atlantic coast, and has a charming…
Ivybridge

Ivybridge has a magnificent natural setting and boasts centuries of history both as a mill town and as a staging post on the route from London.…
Lynton

Set amongst the spectacular scenery of an area known as England’s Little Switzerland is Lynton, a small Victorian town with a selection…
Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot is located close to the Dartmoor National Park with its beautiful scenery, as well as to the attractive beaches of Dawlish, Teignmouth…
Okehampton

Okehampton sits at the centre of Devon, where the gentle rolling hills of North Devon meet the stark scenery of the Dartmoor National Park.…
Paignton

Paignton is part of Torbay on what is known as the English Riviera. It is a family resort with a harbour, long beaches and parks. The town has…
Plymouth

Plymouth was badly bombed in the Second World War and the rebuilding left much to be desired. However the city has a modern shopping centre,…
Salcombe

Salcombe became famous for the schooners which brought fruit from the West Indies. Details of this past trade and other local history can be…
Sidmouth

Sidmouth has beautiful gardens, regency buildings, fine hotels, clean beaches and friendly shops. This resort, lovely seaside town nestling…
Tavistock

Tavistock is the main town of Dartmoor's western moor. It is an exceptionally attractive town owing as much to some fine Victorian architecture…
Teignmouth

Teignmouth is a pleasant seaside town nestling below the Haldon Hills. It lies along a stretch of red sandstone coast on the attractive estuary…
Tiverton

Tiverton is a busy market town situated in the middle of Devon and a convenient centre for both coasts, the moors and the cities of Exeter and…
Torquay

The elegant seafront lined with palm trees, the Italian style white villas perched on the surrounding hillsides and the yachts moored in the…
Totnes

Totnes is a charming Devon town with a bustling main street and a regular market. Totnes has regular outdoor markets on Fridays and Saturdays.…