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Towns and Villages in Devon

 

There are two cities in Devon these being Exeter and Plymouth, the rest are towns and villages. See the list below, select the town links to read further information and see pictures about the place.

  • Axminster - A small ancient market town on the River Axe in East Devon famous for its design and manufacture of Axminster carpets. Axbridge Town Guide


  • Barnstaple - The largest town in North Devon this ancient market town lies on the River Taw with great attractions on its doorstep. Barnstaple Town Guide


  • Beer - A picturesque coastal town in East Devon that grew from a smugglers cove and man made caves. Beer Town Guide


  • Bideford - A small port town in North Devon with regular boat trips to Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel. Bideford Town Guide


  • Brixham - A picturesque fishing village on the English Riviera with a replica of Sir Frances Drakes ship The Golden Hind in the harbour. Brixham Town Guide


  • Buckfastleigh - A small market town on the southern edge of Dartmoor National Park it is the centre for many attractions and activities in the area. Buckfastleigh Town Guide


  • Combe-Martin - A picturesque seaside village in a sheltered valley on the edge of Exmoor National Park which claims to have the longest village street in England. Combe Martin Town Guide


  • Dartmouth - A town in South Devon on the banks of the estuary of the River Dart in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and its ancient harbour providing many tales. Dartmouth Town Guide


  • Exeter - The Cathedral and University City of Exeter is Devon's county town which is located on the River Exe. A small but energetic city with lots of character and historic buildings. Exeter Town Guide


  • Exmouth - A seaside town on the estuary of the River Exe with a long sandy beach, the gateway to the Jurassic Coast. Exmouth Town Guide


  • Ilfracombe - A popular seaside resort in North Devon with a beautiful harbour, rugged coastline and secluded bays. Ilfracombe Town Guide


  • Lynton and Lynmouth - Twin towns in North Devon, Lynton a pretty Victorian town linked via a cliff railway to the harbour below in Lynmouth. Lynton and Lynmouth Town Guide


  • Newton Abbot - A market town midway between Dartmoor National Park and the coast. Newton Abbot Racecourse runs various events as well as providing national hunt racing. Newton Abbot Town Guide


  • Paignton - A seaside resort on the English Riviera with sandy beaches, pier and harbour. Paignton Town Guide


  • Plymouth - The largest city in Devon built between the rivers Plym and Tamar where they join Plymouth sound. Plymouth has a long maritime history and still boasts a large naval presence. It has all the attractions of a major city with fine restaurants and nightlife. Plymouth Town Guide


  • Princetown - A small town in Dartmoor and the highest in the National Park with visitor centre and Dartmoor Prison Museum. Princetown Town Guide


  • Sidmouth - A small seaside resort on the Jurassic coast with striking red cliffs and pebbly beaches. Sidmouth Town Guide


  • Tavistock - An historic market town on the western edge of Dartmoor and the birthplace of Sir Frances Drake. Tavistock Town Guide


  • Teignmouth - A popular small resort town in South Devon with Victorian pier, promenade and striking red cliffs. Teignmouth Town Guide


  • Torquay - Lively seaside resort on the English Riviera enjoys great climate, sandy beaches and numerous tourist attractions. Torquay Town Guide


  • Totnes - Market town in South Devon on the River Dart an area for dance, art and theater. Totnes Town Guide


  • Westward Ho! - Seaside village in North Devon famous for its surfing beach and the only place in Britain with an exclamation mark in its name. Westward Ho! Town Guide


  • Woolacombe - Tranquil seaside resort in North Devon award winning beaches and great surf. Woolacombe Town Guide