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Culture and Heritage

Culture and Heritage

Our traditional reluctance to part with the past means we now have a fine stock of glorious historic buildings and sites.

For modern industrial and social heritage, following the fortunes of wool, tin, clay, railways, shipbuilding, fishing, quarrying, transport, farming or smuggling - visit the many excellent local museums.

Arts and crafts have been a traditional strength in the West Country for hundreds of years and rural skills like drystone walling, hurdlemaking, hedgelaying, cob and thatch building, have all enjoyed a renaissance in recent times.

The mild climate of South Devon means gardens flourish here and a visit to some of them to see rare, and even tropical plants is a must.

The inspirational natures of the local landscapes have regularly drawn writers to South Devon. For more information on some of the most famous, click on literary links.