A Quick Guide To Devon, England


by Paul Symonds - Date: 2008-07-26 - Word Count: 408 Share This!

Devon, England is the birthplace of great mariners Sir Francis Drake, Sir Humphrey Gilbert, Sir Richard Grenville, Sir Walter Raleigh, and Sir Francis Chichester as well as the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge and crime writer Agatha Christie.

Torbay is one of Devon's most popular areas for tourists. The county has both a north coast and a south coast, and naturally, a large number of resorts and coastal villages line each of these. As a result of its location, Devon is widely known for its beaches and great surfing swells. Adding to the charm of the region are the rural market towns.

The Exmoor coast is said to have the highest cliffs in South Britain, including Great Hangman and Little Hangman with an 820 foot and 716 foot cliff face, respectively. Sometimes called Devonshire, Devon county contains part of the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in England-the Dorset and East Devon Coast, popularly called the Jurassic Coast-which contains 185 million years of natural history.

Visitors to Devon should treat themselves to cream teas-a specialty of the region-here, at its disputed origin. Devon cream teas serve up hot scones spread with clotted cream and jam. This special tea is available in tea shops and restaurants throughout Devon.

Wildlife is in terrific abundance in Devon with more than 210 sites of scientific interest and several nature reserves and estuaries. The marshland and caves are home to innumerable winged creatures.

To get up close and personal with animals, visit farm centers like Pennywell Farm or spend the day at the zoo or wildlife park. The National Marine Aquarium features tall reefs and coral seas teaming with penguins, fur seals and puffins.

Devon's Babbacombe Model Village showcases a miniature version of scenes from past and present day England. To get even closer to the history of the region, dress up in authentic replica costumes from the 1860s and visit the copper mines and farmyard at Morwellham Quay. Norman castles, 600 year old homes, and numerous prehistoric stone circles tease the imagination of the curious. Other items from prehistoric times include Kent's Cavern, which is a palaeolithic dwelling featuring interesting rock formations, and the Kitley cave with items from the Stone Age. Another must-see part of Devon's heritage is the 850 year old cathedral in Exeter.

With everything from cliffs and beaches to rolling green heathland and endless spectacular gardens as well as numerous sites steeped in history, Devon makes the perfect vacation spot for everyone.

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