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Barricane - North Devon

Barricane - North Devon

A small sandy beach at low tide adjacent to Woolacombe beach

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Cultural Devon

Devon has a great history of culture which can be enjoyed by visitors through visiting various locations, natural features, attractions, towns, villages and simply soaking up the surroundings. 

Cultural attractions in Devon
Track down film, TV and book locations in Devon to discover where Agatha Christie created her famous sleuths and the real home of Jam and Jerusalem. Go hunting for prehistoric sites in Devon - fossils on the Jurassic Coast, traces of ancient huts on Dartmoor or experience the Geopark on the English Riviera. Let your imagination loose in our exciting castles and forts , picturing fearsome foes and wild battles.  Take a look at all our cultural attactions in Devon.

World Heritage sites in Devon
Outstanding as Devon is for the beauty of its world-class landscapes, it also has four remarkable areas including sites of international significance by UNESCO and also Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  The Jurassic Coast, The English Riviera Geopark, Braunton's Burrows Biosphere Reserve and The Tamar Valley of a variety of experiences across the whole County.  If you are interested in World Heritage, Devon is the place to visit.

Arts & crafts in Devon
Devon is a county where creativity and the arts thrive. People have been making and sharing art here for thousands of years. They have sung and danced, told stories and acted plays, embroidered and painted and carved.  To find out what we have to offer, view our arts & crafts page.

Cultural trails in Devon
Explore some of Devon's best cultural assets along one of the many cultural trails through some of Devon's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These themed walks have been designed to take you to places steeped in history and mystery! Take a look at our cultural trails.

Gardens in Devon
Sheltered nooks full of exotic plants, woodland walks, ancient walled gardens packed with glowing flowers, you'll find them all and much more in Devon's gardens. Thanks to its mild climate and rich fertile soil, Devon is a garden-lover's paradise so wherever you go, you will discover beautiful and inspiring gardens. Your only difficulty will tearing yourself away!

Devon's history and heritage
Everywhere you turn in Devon, past and present meet in a rich blend. Traditions, myths and history have all left their mark on today's landscape, towns and customs.  History and heritage is in abundance in Devon.

Devon's cultural calendar
Festivals, open-air opera and goose fairs, food celebrations and regattas - you'll always find something exciting to enjoy on Devon's lively cultural scene. Traditional or modern, classic, rock or folk, there's a multitude of events to cater for every possible taste.

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