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Discover your creative self in Devon - our inspirational landscapes have influenced famous writers, poets, artists and musicians. Follow in the footsteps of Agatha Chrisite or Conan Doyle. Discover our rich heritage from stone rows and circles on Dartmoor, marvel at the splendour of cathedrals, abbeys and castles in our cities and towns, or relax in our charming regency seaside resorts. Enjoy a creative pastime or learn a new one - pottery, painting, rural crafts, sculpting, writing and wood carving - are just some of the choices.

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Discover Devon - Arts and Crafts or Events
Enjoy the rich variety of Devon's heritage, from castles, gardens and historic cities to the lively traditions of today's painting and the performing arts. Dip back into the dark past with Dartmoor's stone circles and tors, admire the craftsmanship of Exeter's medieval cathedral, gracious stately homes and formidable castles. Learn about the writers, poets, artists and musicians inspired by Devon's great landscapes, or throw yourself into Devon's vibrant traditional life, from goose fairs to pot-walloping.

North Devon and Exmoor
With such a rich maritime past, seafaring experiences abound and casual glances can still evoke visions of a bygone age.Visit the picturesque village of Clovelly with its steep cobbled streets and ancient harbours. For the literary minded, why not discover the local connections to Tarka the Otter, Lorna Doone, Westward Ho! or the Jungle Book. The North Devon festival is a key cultural event with music, dance, literature, theatre, traditional fayres, visual arts and lots more.

South Devon
South Devon has long been a favoured spot for artists and craftsmen and you will find plenty of opportunities to view and purchase pieces as you travel round. Dartmouth is the home of several art galleries. The Devon Guild of Craftsmen at Bovey Tracey is the largest contemporary crafts centre in South West England, and Dartington Cider Press Centre near Totnes is a unique visitor centre with fifteen shops.

Dartmoor and West Devon
Imagine a Dartmoor of long ago.
Picture bronze age farmers and medieval tinners.
Lay your hands on stones, hauled by tribes thousands of years past.
Marvel at tombs - ceremonial cromlechs and cists still intact.
Stand in the shadows of towering menhirs, and feel small.
Visualize monks traversing the wilds, using granite crosses as guides.
Huddle in the remains of stone huts, feel the plight of the before you.
Trace the boundaries of hill forts and castles.
Slip back to a time, before time, it's easy, it's all around you.

Exeter and the Heart of Devon
Why not start at a designated World Heritage Site? Stretching from Exmouth in Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset, the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site stretches for 95 miles and is the only one of its kind in England. There are numerous stately homes and gardens to explore across the region, including Castle Drogo, Killerton House, Rosemoor Gardens and Knightshayes Court. For culture vultures, the region's thriving arts scene can be found virtually everywhere. From city centre galleries housing everything from historical portraits to the very latest in sculpture and ceramics, to art festivals, craft markets and open studios, there is so much choice.

The English Riviera
Dame Agatha Christie, the world's most famous mystery and crime writer, was born in Torquay in 1890 and lived for many years in the area. Trace her footsteps and discover the many places that were a source of inspiration for her books. The English Riviera has a rich and diverse heritage, spanning a period of many thousands of years. Kents Cavern in Torquay and Windmill Hill Cavern in Brixham boast some of the earliest traces of man discovered in the country.

Plymouth
Stand where the Pilgrim Fathers stood before they embarked on the Mayflower or visit the National Marine Aquarium now the largest Aquarium in Great Britain with the deepest tank in Europe. You can experience Plymouth's rich artistic heritage with the Barbican´s speciality shops, craft workshops and art galleries. Many of our local artists have won global reputations, including Beryl Cook, Lee Woods, Brian Pollard and the late Robert Lenckiewiecz.

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