Dining at The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel in Bideford is steeped in history and dates back to the 17th century. This is…

The Paint Hub

The Paint Hub is a pottery painting cafe where you can customise your own piece of useable pottery.…

Roadford Lake Camping

Camping at Roadford Lake, Devon Grass, hard standing, electric and non-electric pitches and…

Cities, Towns & Villages

Devon’s unique golden coast includes many picturesque towns and villages and a few hidden gems. Whether you are a resident of Devon or here on your holidays, there are beautiful towns and villages in abundance for you to explore. With two historic cities, vibrant market towns and enchanting villages full of culture, history and charm.

Diverse towns and villages

There are 77 towns and villages across Devon and these all range in size and have and abundance of unique reasons to visit. There are some beautiful fishing villages to explore as well as quant market villages and larger towns offering an expanse of shopping, food and drink and history and heritage too. You can enjoy chocolate box cottages, breath-taking views, stunning churches and a raft of waterways.

Towards the north of the county, you’ll find market towns such as Barnstaple and Bideford and beautiful coastal towns like Ilfracombe, as well as places of historical importance, like South Molton, one of North Devon’s oldest towns.

For the Jurassic Coast and the incredible sites of the east Devon AONB, base yourself in coastal towns like Beer, Seaton, Sidmouth, Exmouth or Budleigh Salterton, while towns like Axeminster offer great markets and Ottery St Mary is the home of Devon traditions, like Tor Barrell Rolling and the annual Pixie Day.

Mid Devon is full of fascinating places, like the historic Bovey Tracy and the Tiverton Canal. Tavistock, Crediton and Honiton all have a wealth of accommodation options, as well as great attractions and food and drink choices and can be found in this region. Many of the towns and villages here are gateways to Dartmoor, so base yourself in Ashburton or Okehampton to have access to the national park.

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No trip to Devon is complete without heading south into the English Riviera. You’ll find some of the best sea food in the country in Brixham, while Totnes and Dartmouth are great spots for shopping for quirky items. Take a trip to Dawlish, Teignmouth and Torquay to follow in the footsteps of Agatha Christie and visit Paignton for the famous zoo or its neighbour, Newton Abbot. Kingsbridge is a delightful little town with plenty of charm whereas Moretonhampston brings the history and Salcombe has great coastal walks.

There are 7 rivers that run through Devon and many of our beautiful villages sit close to these rivers. The history and heritage that can be found in all of Devon’s towns and villages will leave you spellbound and wanting to explore even more.

Devon’s towns and villages are always filled with colourful characters and most of the businesses will be able to tell you a tale or two about the amazing things to see and do while visiting. There are a huge amount of events that take place across this picturesque county and you can enjoy the community spirit, local camaraderie and Devon’s experience the wonderful food and drink, much of which will have been produced in Devon.

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Beer Village

Beer

Beer is located in the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast. It is a picture-perfect postcard village that offers a quaint and charming retreat for anyone wanting to escape…
Sidmouth, Devon

Sidmouth

Welcome to Sidmouth, the Regency town on the Jurassic Coast. A town caught in a timeless charm. Beautiful gardens, leisurely walks, Regency history and architecture, fine…
Seaton

Seaton

Set in a landscape of outstanding natural beauty, Seaton is the only gateway town to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site.
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Teignmouth is a great destination for anyone looking for a family holiday. There are a whole host of family friendly activities, plus a lido, beach, pier and play park all…
Visit Totnes

Totnes

Nestled between Dartmoor and the South Devon coastline, Totnes is a captivating market town with a colourful history dating back to 907 AD. Sitting on the banks of the River…
Tiverton

Tiverton

Located right in the centre of Devon, Tiverton is the ideal base for exploring all over Devon, not only can you escape to the countryside, but you’re also well based for…
Great Torrington

Great Torrington

Great Torrington is a friendly and welcoming town, with good local amenities, independent shops, cafes and regular local markets.
Discover Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Dartmouth is a beautiful harbour town in South Devon which is full of maritime heritage.
Plymouth

Plymouth

Known as Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth is one of the most vibrant waterfront cities in Europe. The jewel in the crown is the harbour and the water front with the dazzling…
Tavistock

Tavistock

A UNESCO World Heritage site, Tavistock has plenty to look at and keep you amused. Situated in the heart of Devon, it is your gateway to Dartmoor and the surrounding national…
Barnstaple

Barnstaple

Barnstaple is one of North Devon’s premier towns. Visiting Barnstaple you’ll find great bars, restaurants and big name high street shops.
Okehampton

Okehampton

Okehampton can be found on the edge of Dartmoor in West Devon.
Budleigh Salterton

Budleigh Salteron

Budleigh Salterton enjoys the benefits of being beautifully rural, it can be found within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is surrounded by farmland, as…
Paignton

Paignton

Paignton is a great place to base yourself for a holiday in Devon, not only do you have a whole host of things to do right on your doorstep, but you’re in an ideal location…
Salcombe

Salcombe

Salcombe is a beautiful coastal town sitting on the banks of the Salcombe Estuary.
Ottery st Mary

Ottery St Mary

Ottery St Mary is a delightful town that is steeped in history, it is the home of Samuel Taylor Coleridge. I
Exmouth

Exmouth

Exmouth is one of the oldest seaside towns in Devon and is a great spot for visiting the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
Ashburton

Ashburton

Ashburton lies on the southern edge of Dartmoor in the heart of the stunning south Devon countryside. It is a gateway to Dartmoor and is also an ideal place to base yourself…
Moretonhampstead

Moretonhampstead

A wonderfully atmospheric market town, Moretonhampstead is right on the edge of Dartmoor, you can see the moor from the town.
Bideford

Bideford

Bideford can be found on the banks of the River Torridge where the river widens into the estuary. The old road has a lovely bridge that crosses the river linking Bideford to…

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