If you are staying in one of fine Devon holiday cottages during your next UK break, make sure you leave the beach just along enough to visit some of Devon’s cultural attractions.
Devon has a wonderful history of culture and offers a wealth of great attractions, which can be seen right across the county.
Discover the many film, TV and book locations in Devon used by the likes of Agatha Christie and top BBC comedies. TV has along found Devon a great place to film and set many of its best creations. Who can forget the plight of Torquay hotel owner Basil Fawlty in Fawlty towers, or the action of Hornblower filmed in Plymouth . The Devon countryside has also been used to add a magical touch to productions such as Down to Earth, Sense & Senesibility, remains of the Day, Land Girls, Rebecca and the French Lieutenant’s Women. Some of English literatures most beloved books also find themselves based in Devon. The Hound of the Baskervilles utilising Dartmoor’s wild and haunting landscapes, while Lorna Doone uses the romantic Exmoor valleys and Tarka the Otter hunts in the pretty rivers of North Devon. South Devon and Torquay have provided much inspiration to Agatha Christie who spent much of her time in the area.
Why not go Dinosaur hunting along the East Devon coast. The stretch of coastline dubed the Jurassic Coast is a UN World Heritage Site, which ranks it along side the likes of the Great Wall of China, the Pyramids and the Acropolis. The site has been given this prestigious title because of the huge number of fossils that can be found right along its coastline. The 95 miles of coastline contains 150 million years of history, something you can’t find anywhere else in the world. You can also view areas of outstanding natural beauty as well as Britain’s first Biosphere Reserve in Braunton.
Devon is full of historic and cultural delights that will help make your Devon holiday truly memorable. Why not take a look at the magnificent Exeter cathedral or visit its museum to find out about it fascinating roman past. Then why not take a tour of some of Devon’s finest gardens such as the walled garden at Hartland Abbey or the Italian gardens at Tapeley Park.
What ever you choose to do in Devon you are sure to have a fantastic time.