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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 in 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. And if you like a more hands on experience, why not try a guided walking tour in Brixham?

Join the Pirates!

Brixham’s history is filled with pirates and smugglers. Children and adults alike will love the life-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.

Art in Brixham

Brixham is fast becoming the cultural hub of the English Riviera, as life-size art murals take over the town. Why not wander through the town and see how many you can spot? We've counted 15 so far! Find out more about the art murals in this blog. Beautiful Brixham is also the inspiration for a lot of local artists, with art galleries and weekly craft markets. Walk through the quaint streets and visit some of the local artists in their place of work.

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.

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.

There are tonnes of things to do and places to visit in Brixham, so you're sure to find something to interest you during your trip to the beautiful fishing village.

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Family Days out

As well as the stunning coastline and beautiful beaches, the English Riviera has endless options for family fun including underground caverns, a magnificent model village, a steam train, a world-class zoo, an historic funicular railway, an 800 year old Abbey, a huge waterpark, a historic pier, Agatha Christie’s famous riverside residence and much more.
Excursions, Day Trips & Tours

The English Riviera is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark in South Devon. It is one of only eight in the UK and 140 in the world. A geopark is an area of globally recognised unique geological interest with fascinating landscape, coastlines and places.
Beaches

The South Devon coastline offers an ever-changing feast of sandy beaches, rocky outcrops, secluded coves, historic viaducts, elevated cliff tops, rockpools and wooded areas. And Devon’s famous English Riviera, a designated UNESCO Global Geopark, is the perfect base to experience it all.
On The Water

The English Riviera is set around a large horseshoe shaped bay and sheltered by the rolling hills of Dartmoor - both of which provides a warm microclimate, and safe, shallow waters. Our long sandy beaches, secluded coves and crystal clear waters create a mediterrean vibe, and mean that water-based activities are the favourite thing to do for both locals and visitors here in Devon's Beautiful Bay.
Animals & Wildlife

If you love animals and wildlife then Devon’s English Riviera has a host of attractions just for you. There are lots of places to explore that will create wonderful memories to take home.
Explore The Coast

The South Devon coastline offers an ever-changing feast of sandy beaches, secluded coves, historic viaducts and wooded areas.
Art & Culture

Beyond the wilds and beauty of Tor Bay’s iconic coastline lies a vibrant arts and culture scene of unique museums, diverse theatres and creative festivals.
Boat Trips & Ferries

Devon’s beautiful English Riviera is set within a sheltered bay with stunning coastal scenery. The rich geological landscape is so unique that it has received international recognition and is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark, one of only 8 in the UK and 140 in the world.

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Heritage Sailing Experience - Pilgrim Heritage Sailing

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Heritage Pontoon, Brixham Harbour, Berry Head Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9BW

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01803 858148

info@pilgrimofbrixham.co.uk

Berry Head Road, Brixham

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Pilgrim of Brixham Adventure Sailing is provided by the Pilgrim Heritage Sailing Foundation which is a registered charity and operates from the historic Brixham Harbour in Devon, UK. We sail Pilgrim along the Devon and Cornwall coast, the Isles of…

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TEMPORARILY CLOSED - Wizz Kidz Brixham

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Unit 3, Northfields Industrial Estate, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8UA

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01803 882997

Brixham

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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.
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Brixham Murals

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Various Locations Throughout, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8ED

Brixham

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Brixham is fast becoming the cultural hub of Devon as incredible art murals take over the town.
From the harbour, through the town and up to Bolton Street there are over 15 full size murals painted on the side of buildings.
Commissioned by both…

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Lupton House

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Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LD

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01803 845800

janet@discoverlupton.com

Brixham

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The Lupton Trust was formed by a group of local people to breathe life back into Lupton House – an old empty school, gardens and woods in Brixham. By pooling the communities’ enthusiasm, skills, expertise and knowledge to deliver a space for the…

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Battery Gardens

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Fishcombe Road, BRIXHAM, Devon, TQ5 8RU

Telephone
07933 793683

BRIXHAM

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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…

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Woodlands at Berry Head Nature Reserve

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Gillard Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AP

Telephone
01803 882619

berryhead@countryside-trust.org.uk

Brixham

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You may be surprised to know there are woodlands on this well-known headland - almost 20 acres of it! With large footpaths and good visibility between trees, the woods at Berry Head Nature Reserve is an ideal place to allow young children and dogs…

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Fishcombe Cove

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Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8RB

Telephone
01803 207975

beaches@torbay.gov.uk

Brixham

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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.

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Brixham Walks

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Various locations throughout, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8ED

Brixham

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Brixham has a diverse and interesting historical background, underpinned by its location by the sea and deep-rooted fishing industry. The town is already well known as a tourist attraction, but visitors may be missing out on items and areas of…

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Cayman Golf

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Dartmouth Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0JT

Telephone
01803 845909

caymangolf@hotmail.co.uk

Brixham

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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.

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Accept children (Minimum age)
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Things to do in Brixham

Breakwater, Marina, Beach and Art Deco Lido

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