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Life in the busy Devon fishing town of Brixham has always centred around the harbour, where heritage trawlers jostle for space with dayboats heading out to sea for the day’s catch, bringing it home daily to Brixham’s famous Fish Market. Here, in the heart of England’s Seafood Coast, the freshest fish and most delicious seafood is on the menu everywhere.
Brixham is the quintessential English harbour, with a colourful and vibrant feel all year round, making it as ideal for a summer holiday with the kids as it is for a romantic winter break for two, and in close proximity to the its neighbouring Devon resorts of Torquay and Paignton, as well as many other locations on the South Devon coast, it makes a perfect base for exploring the English Riviera.
Yachts galore can be seen at the popular marina and in the outer harbour. Enjoy a stroll along the waterfront promenade and along the half-mile long breakwater with its lighthouse, and then relax on popular Breakwater Beach. Take a dip in Shoalstone pool, the iconic Art Deco seawater lido and enjoy a meal or a cream tea at one of the lovely local cafes, restaurants and pubs, many facing the waterfront.
Brixham is the perfect place for a walkers and a doggy-break with the stunning South West Coast path allowing you to walk through woods and along cliff tops to a variety of local beaches or even all the way to Torquay. Brixham is an important part of the UNESCO accredited English Riviera Global Geopark and you can stroll up to Berry Head National Nature Reserve with its jaw dropping views, Napoleonic forts, fabulous wildlife and welcoming café.
Children and adults alike will love the full size replica of the Golden Hind that takes pride of place in the Inner Harbour. A picturesque stroll along the waterfront past the Fish Market takes you to Brixham Battery Heritage Centre, on the site of the best-preserved Emergency Battery built along the British coastline in 1940. You’ll find details of this and many other historic Brixham sites on the Brixham Heritage Trail and App. There is plenty more about Brixham’s exciting maritime heritage at the free-entry Brixham Heritage Museum.
You can enjoy regular ferry trips across the beautiful bay to Paignton and Torquay. Many local boat trips can be booked including wildlife sea-faris, fishing trips and beautifully restored heritage sailing vessels. There’s plenty of local wildlife so look out for dolphins, porpoises and seals en route.
Brixham’s festivals and events are legendary with one of the country’s biggest Pirate Festivals attracting thousands of scallywags and BrixFest that celebrates Brixham’s amazing and varied heritage. The annual Brixham Pirate Festival takes place each May, where people of young and old will be dressed in their finest pirate fashions, a spectacular sight to see, and visitors are more than welcome to join in the fun.
The fishing industry is thriving here on England’s Seafood Coast, and where better to taste the fresh catch of the day than at one of the town’s many fish restaurants dotted around the harbour?
With a series of accolades to his name, West Country born Mitch Tonks opened Rockfish in Brixham in April 2015. It is labelled as quite possibly the closest restaurant to its source of fish in the UK as you can watch the trawlers offload their catch into the Fish Market below as you enjoy your meal...you can't get much fresher than that! As well as dining in, they offer a takeaway service and an entertainment and events programme.
Why not book an early morning visit to the Fish Market’s daily auction followed by a scrumptious fish breakfast, and walk it all off with a fascinating walk along England’s Seafood Coast?
Book a stay in a pretty 18th century Devon fisherman’s cottage with harbour views, or enjoy the wide choice of other accommodation including some wonderful hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts and self-catering apartments. Character abounds and nowhere is far from the historic centre. Brixham is a hugely popular place to visit on Devon’s breathtakingly beautiful English Riviera. The Berry Head Hotel has 180-degree sea vistas, easy access to the South West Coast Path and unmissable crab sandwiches!
In addition to the town centre car parks, Brixham has an out of town Park and ride which can be especially handy in the high season when the village gets very busy, and when events are taking place: http://www.torbay.gov.uk/roads/travel/brixham-pr
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Brixham
Not only does Battery Gardens boast one of the most panoramic views in the bay, it is also a Scheduled Monument and World War II Coastal Defence Battery.
Brixham
Cayman golf is a family run business, which has been cleverly designed to create a short 18 hole (par71) golf course, built in 9 acres of picturesque Devon countryside on the outskirts of Brixham.
Brixham
Dartmouth Day Cruise - an exciting day adventure to the lovely historic Port of Dartmouth. Cruising EVERY DAY (weather permitting).
This is an all day excursion cruising along the South Devon coastline taking in views of Berry Head and Coleton…
Brixham
Berry Head National Nature Reserve guards the southern half of Tor Bay. One of the main gateways to the English Riviera Global Geopark, it is an internationally-acclaimed heritage site, home to a fascinating variety of wildlife and history, with…
Brixham
A boat trip is the perfect way to experience the English Riviera from one of its best vantage points - the sea! Whether you're looking for a sight-seeing trip, fishing excursion or simply to cross the bay on a ferry, you'll find it all here.
BRIXHAM
The Battery Gardens has one of the most panoramic views in the Bay and is a great location to watch the annual English Riviera Airshow. The gardens are a natural landscape of trees and grass, and in spring it becomes a sea of bluebells and snowdrops…
Brixham
Battlefield Live an exciting infra red combat game using sensor recognition and up to the second feedback provided by your gun, it’s next generation gaming and it’s here on a superbly designed 3 acre Battlefield in Torbay.
Its the closest thing to…
Brixham
The high cliffs of Berry Head National Nature Reserve situated on the outskirts of Brixham are host to the largest breeding colonies of guillemots on the south coast of England and these are Berry Head’s most famous residents. Berry Head National…
Brixham
The Golden Hind at Brixham, Devon is a full sized replica of one of the most iconic ships from the age of exploration. The Ship has been a feature of picturesque Brixham harbour for over fifty years, entertaining and educating thousands of visitors…
Brixham
Along the coast from the busy fishing harbour of Brixham is Shoalstone Beach. This isn’t just a shingle beach, but has a sea water swimming pool too, so still plenty of activities to keep everyone happy.
Brixham
Brixham Theatre now presents a number of shows, including community shows and hired in professional shows. The theatre is also in the process of being updated, with new facilities and structured plans. It is forging ahead with its ' Creative' Arts…
Brixham
Protecting Brixham Harbour is the massive structure of Brixham Breakwater, stretching for half a mile offshore. It's a pleasant walk along the length, and from the far end you gain a very different perspective of the harbour and town.
Brixham
The Brixham Battery Heritage Group was founded in 1999 by the late Ron Coleman, we are a group of volunteers helping to restore the Brixham coastal defence battery built in 1940 and provide on-site information to the general public
New Road, Brixham
An English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark Key Site. Housed in the old Brixham police station, Brixham Heritage Museum provides an intriguing place to visit for all the family with a rich collection of exhibits.
Brixham
Wizz Kidz is certain that the massive 5,000 sq feet venue full of light and carefully designed for parents to have visibility of their children from absolutely any point of the centre will excite both you and their little friends.
Furthermore. they…
Brixham
Greenway Ferry & Pleasure Cruises offer a wide range of family trips - Visit Agatha Christie's Greenway House from Dartmouth with Greenway Ferries
Overlooking some of the most stunning views of the river Dart stands the home of Agatha Christie – the…
Brixham
Running from Churston Station (FREE with valid train ticket). Orange timetable days excluding Fridays and Sundays.
Modern low level bus from Churston Station to the turning bay before National Trust land.
Adult Return £11.50
Concession Return £11…
Brixham
Shoalstone Pool is a 53 metre sea water swimming Pool situated in a stunning position on Brixham sea front: one of only a few left in the country. It is built into a natural rock pool that in Victorian times was popular for bathing, and in 1896 two…
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