Exmouth has a wide and varied range of architecture, ranging from small cottages to modern buildings..
Devon' scenery has been an inspiration for many writers - Agatha Christie, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Thomas Hardy. One of Sherlock Holmes' mysteries was set here; indeed, if you take a trip out to Dartmoor, you cannot fail to be impressed by the alluring atmosphere and stunning scenery.
Devon Culture
Few other places in England can claim a heritage so rich. For anyone who is interested in the history of the island, all around Exmouth there are relics of the mythical past. Not only does Avalon have its origins here but it was also home to William the Conqueror and Richard the Lionheart.
Lamb, beef and fish are all true delicacies in Exmouth and don't forget to add some local porter or stout beer or maybe even the local cider.
Pottery, painting, rural crafts, sculpting, writing and wood carving are just some of the very popular activties to do in Devon
Devon Climate & Weather
Palms and lemon trees in 'old world' England! Believe it or not, there are resort towns on England's southern coast, Exmouth included, which boast with sumptuous sub-tropical vegetation and average summer temperatures of around 25°. With its wonderfully mild climate and Mediterranean-style architecture, it is hardly surprising that Exmouth is regarded by the English as part of their very own "Riviera"!
Devon Sport
Riding, sailing, diving and especially windsurfing besides golf, polo and cricket or a friendly game of rugby with the locals.
Tourist Attractions in Devon
The Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks are well worth visiting for long
walks through the moor landscapes, as well as Okehampton camp with its
Iron Age hill fortress. Mooreton Hampstead and Buckfastleigh are scattered
with thatched cottages.
Granbrook Castle and Grimspound, settlements
from the Bronze Age, should not be missed. Worth visiting is Torbay,
the "Queen of the Sea Resorts", with many opportunities for entertainment
and activities such as concerts, the yacht harbour events, local gardens and
parks and much more.
The Manor Gardens as well as Woodbury castle, an old fortress. Exeter, the capital of Devon is rich in tourist attractions, like the Norman Cathedral. There is a famous "Mol´s Coffee- house" visited by well known sea voyagers Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh.
