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Devonshire’s Heartland
A rich and varied landscape combining vibrant city, dramatic heritage coastline and unspoilt areas of outstanding natural beauty, all set against a backdrop of distinctive Devon culture and history. Appreciate the history and visit its stately homes, castles and mills.
Set in the very heartland of Devon and nestling in the foothills of northern Dartmoor, is Okehampton, a historic market town. The Castle, which is mentioned in the Doomsday Book, stands dramatically surrounded by natural woodland. Full of history and legends.
Tavistock is situated on the River Tavy and below the slopes of Dartmoor National Park. A former stannary town with Saxon beginnings, the town also boasts a thriving market scene. A farmers’ market is held on the town square twice a month and a covered pannier market held five days a week. Tavistock enjoys a full calendar of events throughout the year including the infamous Goose fair in October.
Exeter, the regional capital for culture, leisure and shopping, is a vibrant city brimming with character and steeped in ancient history. Exeter offers visitors a delightful mix of high quality attractions, restaurants and shops in a setting of architectural splendour.
One of England’s oldest holiday seaside-towns, Exmouth, boasts two miles of sandy beach. With fascinating rock pools to explore and waters ideal for swimming, windsurfing and waterskiing, Exmouth is a real draw for families.
Nestling beneath the majestic red cliffs of the Sid valley, Sidmouth is a regency town by the sea. With listed buildings along meandering streets of an award winning floral town, this beautiful coastal town retains much of its old world charm
Famed for its magnificent 15th century medieval church, Cullompton is a quiet town of Saxon origin, home to an award winning farmers’ market to give visitors an authentic taste of the area
Tiverton the northern gateway is ideally located between Exmoor & Dartmoor. Lying in the Exe valley it is a perfect base for exploring
Renowned for its lace making Honiton is now a bustling town expanding from its traditional high street with retail parks. Nearby is the well-preserved town of Axminster has many quaint streets radiating out from the central square. Famous for its carpet making and perfectly situated to access the Blackdown Hills and Hardy’s Dorset.
Including:
Okehampton, Exeter, Tavistock, Cullompton, Sidmouth, Exmouth, Axminster, Crediton, Tiverton, Widecombe-In-The-Moor
Towns of Mid and East Devon
Exeter
Exeter, the capital of Devon, is a diverse and vibrant city with a friendly atmosphere yet situated on the River Exe where canoeing, rafting, boating or simply walking and cycling can be enjoyed in the relaxing peaceful scenery. With over 700 shops to choose from and the Princesshay shopping development due to open, Exeter is a shopper’s paradise.
Sidmouth
Sidmouth is a small town situated on the east Devon coast approximately 15 miles south west of Exeter, set in a south facing and curving bay with the shelter of red sandstone cliffs. Originally a small fishing village, the town became a fashionable resort in the early 19th century. The elegant seafront frontages are central to Sidmouth’s unspoilt character, not least in summer when a riot of floral colour hangs and trails from every ledge and vantage point.
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