Monday, August 15, 2011

Museums, Castles and Other Significant Places to Visit in Devon

There are many reasons why Devon holidays are great. First, there are many beautiful types of scenery in the place that can amaze every visitor. Anyone who loves sight-seeing or capturing a picturesque view will truly love a vacation in this county. Second, the holiday cottages that serve as cradles for tourist guests provide the most excellent service that will make you feel at home. You will not feel that you are a stranger to the place because the customer service is very friendly, the facilities allow you to bring your pets with you, and the kitchens and bathrooms are furnished in such a way that you will feel like you are still at your very own home. Aside from these, the famous destination spots in town can make your Devon holidays remarkable. These tourist destinations themselves can provide you knowledge about the rich culture and history of the country. They are also located just a few minutes away from the holiday cottages. You will find it very convenient to get to these places. If you want to know more about Devon, these are the places where you should drop by:

The Royal Albert Museum

A museum can be a fun but educational experience for any curious tourist that wants to explore the origins of Devon. With the 1.5 million displayed objects, guests who visit this museum get to know more about Devon's history and culture. The different memorabilia displayed seems to tell you the story of the place from different time periods. One visit at the Royal Albert Museum can help you learn a lot during your Devon holidays.

Torquay Museum

It will only take you a short leisurely walk from the holiday cottages to get to this museum. The Torquay Museum is proud of its more than 300,000 display items. It also provides you with a lot of visuals from different time zones, specifically the Neanderthal times to the modern era. There is also an area in the museum that is devoted to display the works of Agatha Christie, a famous English writer who is the most notable person that came from Torquay.

The Town of Exeter

This town is the neighbouring town of Torquay. It is also worth a visit during your Devon holidays because it is famous for its great maritime heritage. It is in fact, mentioned in a lot of historical documents of the country. Public transports leading to this place are located near the holiday cottages. Aside from the museums that you may find here, there are also impressive castles and other magnificent structures that are significant to the country's history. The town also has fine restaurants such as the Dukes restaurant. You may first have a nice meal here before ending your Devon holidays tour. Once you are already satisfied by the house specialty, lamb and pork bellies, you may return to the holiday cottages with a big smile on your face. 

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