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Brixham is a stunningly beautiful harbourside town on South Devon’s beautiful English Riviera. Life here has always centred around the harbour, where heritage trawlers jostle for space with day boats 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.

Breakwater, Marina, Beach and Art Deco Lido

Yachts galore can be seen 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.

South West Coast Path

Brixham is the perfect place for 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 (free entry) with its jaw dropping views, Napoleonic forts, fabulous wildlife and welcoming café that’s open all year round. Look out for bottlenose dolphins, harbour porpoises, grey seals and basking sharks that can often be seen near the beaches, in the harbours or off the headlands.

Join the Pirates!

Brixham’s history is filled with pirates and smugglers, and kids of all ages will enjoy Brixham’s swashbucklng Pirate Days. Head for the Old Fish Market during spring and summer to find a whole crew of salty sea dogs waiting to delight children with piratical fun. 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.

Boat and Ferry Trips

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.

Learning to Sail and Powerboat

The calm waters of Tor Bay are a wonderful place to learn to sail on dinghies, yachts and motorboats. Torbay Sea School in Brixham offers a wide range of Royal Yachting Association (RYA) yachting courses from Start Sailing and Competent Crew to Yachtmaster. They also offer RYA powerboat tuition. You can try sailing on Vigilance of Brixham, a restored 78-foot heritage sailing ketch based in Brixham. They offer the excitement of sailing a classic yacht on morning, afternoon or evening sailing trips. The Trinity Sailing Trust, also in Brixham operates three traditional sailing vessels: Leader, Provident and Golden Vanity and they offer a range of cruising and training courses. Disabled sailing is also available in the Bay.

Festivals and Events

Brixham’s festivals and events are legendary with one of the country’s biggest Pirate Festivals attracting thousands of scallywags, Fishstock festival bubbling over with seafood dishes, live music and trawler visits, plus BrixFest that celebrates Brixham’s amazing heritage, a fiercely contested annual Trawler Race and many more.

Visit Brixham’s Famous Fish Market

You can book an early morning visit (6am) to the Fish Market’s daily auction followed by a scrumptious fish breakfast. Why not plan a fascinating walk along England’s Seafood Coast? Click here for some great ideas and a full itinerary.

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Dartmouth Day Cruise

Brixham

Dartmouth Day Cruise - an exciting day adventure to the lovely historic Port of Dartmouth. Cruising EVERY DAY from1st April to 31st October
Churston Cove

Brixham

Churston Cove is one of the many excellent beaches to be found on the English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay. A secluded cove accessed via a long, steep path, this is a real sanctuary of peace and calm.
Brixham Marina

Brixham

Brixham Marina is in the heart of Brixham, a picturesque Devon town in the wider area of Torbay. Sheltered from the south-westerly winds and offering safe access in all weathers and at all states of the tide, the 485-berth marina is the perfect base…
Brixham Theatre

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…
Wizz Kids Brixham

Brixham

Set at the Northfields Industrial Estate, in Brixham, Devon, we offer a spacious, light and clean 5,000 square feet venue separated into 2 sections which includes ball pools, climbing walls, slides, indoor football and more.
Brixham Buccaneers

Brixham

Blackbeard's Trail is described as a lovely, moderate, circular walk of about 2.5 miles, overlooking the town, harbour and sea from the northern side. Buccaneers Way is a moderate circular walk of about two miles, offering wonderful views.
National Trust - Greenway

Brixham

This is an extraordinary glimpse into the private holiday home of the famous and much-loved author Agatha Christie and her family.

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Brixham Harbour and Marina

Brixham

Brixham Harbour is located on the southern side of Tor Bay and boasts one of the largest fishing fleets in the UK, plus a thriving fish market to support it.
Greenway Halt

Brixham

Greenway Halt
Step back in time to the 1950’s when steam trains were the way to travel…..
If you are interested in visiting Greenway House and Garden, you can now arrive by steam train! Greenway Halt is a brand new stop on our route
Brixham Yacht Club

Brixham

Founded in 1937, the Brixham Yacht Club is recognised as one of the premier clubs on the south coast of England, as it continues to grow in both membership and stature.
Golden Hind Museum Ship

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…

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Dartmouth Steam Railway - (Greenway Halt for Greenway House and Garden) - from Churston

Brixham

If you are interested in visiting Greenway House and Garden, take a nostalgic trip with us and arrive the way Agatha Christie used to - by steam train!!
Shoalstone Beach

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.
Shoalstone Outdoor Pool

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…
Berry Head Nature Reserve

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…
South West Rib Rides

Brixham

Southwest Rib Rides is Torbay’s only speed boat ride, offering a range of trips for the whole family. Explore the beautiful Torbay coastline from the comfort and safety of our fantastic rib ‘Go Ballistic’.
Take in sights such as Elberry cove,…
Fishcombe Cove

Brixham

Fishcombe Cove is ideal if you want to escape the crowds. Situated along the coast from Brixham, this small shingle beach is a quiet, peaceful little cove protected on all sides by tall red cliffs.
Brixham

Brixham

Radiating a warmth of its own, Brixham nestles in the rugged cliffs at the southern end of the English Riviera.
Life in Brixham centres around its pretty harbour, where you will absorb the many flavours of the town and its harbour.
Sea Kayak Devon

Brixham

Guided family trips… Skills courses... Overnight Kayak adventures!
There is no better way to explore Devon's stunning coastline than by kayak. Individuals, groups and families are all welcome and no experience is required.
Based in the beautiful…

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Breakwater Beach

Brixham

Close to the mouth of Brixham harbour is Breakwater Beach, one of the cleanest beaches on the
English Riviera, South Devon’s beautiful bay. Not only is it a Blue Flag beach, but it has a Combined Seaside (resort) Award
and been recommended by the…

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Breakwater, Marina, Beach and Art Deco Lido

South West Coast Path

Join the Pirates!

Boat and Ferry Trips

Learning to Sail and Powerboat

Festivals and Events

Visit Brixham’s Famous Fish Market

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