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Devon is a large county in South West England, bordered by Cornwall to the west, and Dorset and Somerset to the east. It is unique among English counties, in that it has two separated coastlines, on the English Channel and Bristol Channel branches of the Atlantic. Although Devon is now the formal and generally accepted name, for many centuries the county had been called "Devon" or "Devonshire", and the latter remains in common usage and features in some names, titles and signposts.

Devon is the fourth largest of the English counties, with a population of 1,109,900. The county town is the cathedral city of Exeter, and the county contains two independent unitary authorities, the port city of Plymouth and the Torbay conurbation of seaside resorts. Much of the county is rural, and it has a low population density.

The Dorset and East Devon Coast, otherwise known as the Jurassic Coast due to its geology and geographical features, is the only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site in England. Geologically, Devon, along with its neighbour Cornwall is known as the "Cornubian massif". This geology gives rise to the unique landscapes of Dartmoor and Exmoor, both National Parks. In addition to these, Devon has many seaside resorts and several historic towns and cities, plus a mild climate, accounting for the large tourist sector of its economy.

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Acorn Pools
Acorn Pools
Acorn Pools 8, Chapple Close, Starcross, Exeter, Devon EX6 8EP Tel: 01626 891521
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Babbacombe Model Village
Babbacombe Model Village
Take time out from the hustle and bustle of every day life and feel on top of the world as you see it recreated in miniature. Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles capture the essence...
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Berry Pomeroy Castle
Berry Pomeroy Castle
Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin. Within the 15th-century defences of the Pomeroy family castle, still displaying a wall painting of the Three...
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Castle Drogo
Castle Drogo
The 'last castle to be built in England', set above the Teign Gorge with dramatic views over Dartmoor One of the most remarkable works of Sir Edwin Lutyens and the last castle to be built in...
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Central Leisure Pool
Central Leisure Pool
•  Swimming Tuition •  Pre-Schools, Adults •  Aqua Aerobics •  Fun Sessions •  Aqua Natal Facilities •  U/Water Hockey At...
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Cobbaton Combat Collection
Cobbaton Combat Collection
The Collection ranges from tanks to song sheets, mostly WW2. Some 60 vehicles and artillery pieces, and thousands of smaller exhibits. Two hangars house the military displays of tanks and vehicles. A...
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Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park
Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park
Set within the stunning countryside of North Devon, The Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park is a unique theme park experience. Life size animated dinosaurs roar and spit as they did millions of...
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Compton Castle
Compton Castle
Dramatic fortified manor house Fairy-tale castle hidden in a lush south Devon valley A medley of fortified towers, battlements and buttresses 600-year-old home of the Gilbert family,...
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Crealy Great Adventure Park Devon
Crealy Great Adventure Park Devon
Discover the six unique Realms of Devon's award-winning Crealy Great Adventure Park.
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Dartmouth Castle
Dartmouth Castle
This well-preserved and beautifully sited castle juts out into the narrow entrance of the Dart estuary. Begun in the late 14th century, a defence called ‘the Fortalice’ was intended to...
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Diggerland Devon
Diggerland Devon
Diggerland guarantees a fun filled, exciting, action packed day out for kids and adults of all ages. Children (and adults if they wish) have the opportunity to ride in, and drive, different types...
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Escot Gardens, Maze & Fantasy Woodland
Escot Gardens, Maze & Fantasy Woodland
The original gardens were set out by Capability Brown and have been magically brought to life through the skill and imagination of Land artist and television gardener Ivan Hicks   ...
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Exmoor Falconry & Animal Park
Exmoor Falconry & Animal Park
A Falconry Centre in the Heart of Exmoor, with falconry days and hawk walks, fully organised activity breaks, bed and breakfast, clay pigeon shooting, and riding holidays - PEACEFUL, TRANQUIL,...
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Exmoor Zoological Park
Exmoor Zoological Park
Exmoor Zoo is a unique and unusual zoo to visit! Opened in 1982 the zoo is now an ideal family venue, catering very well for the younger generation. So much change has taken place, that even a...
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Farway Countryside Park
Farway Countryside Park
Welcome to Countryside Park Farway, East Devon's favourite farm based tourist attraction, where you are guaranteed a fun day out for children and adults of all ages. Enjoy the breathtaking views as...
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Living Coasts
Living Coasts
Living Coasts, Torquay's Coastal Zoo, is a unique, world class aquatic visitor attraction, focusing on the conservation of coastal and marine life around the globe. It has been developed by Paignton...
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Lundy Island
Lundy Island
Lundy lies off the coast of North Devon, where the Atlantic ocean meets the Bristol Channel with nothing between it and America, a granite outcrop, three and a half miles long and half a mile wide....
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National Marine Aquarium
National Marine Aquarium
The National Marine Aquarium was the first aquarium in the United Kingdom to be set up solely for the purpose of education, conservation and research. It remains Britain's foremost aquarium and in...
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North Devon Farm and Wildlife Park
North Devon Farm and Wildlife Park
We have a unique site with almost 60 Acres of beautiful river walks, ponds, lakes ...all  spring-fed -never dry out with abundant wild-life.  The site is one of the oldest farms in North...
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Okehampton Castle
Okehampton Castle
The remains of the largest castle in Devon, in an outstandingly picturesque setting on a wooded spur above the rushing River Okement. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest as a motte and bailey castle...
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