Brixham is a fishing town in Devon's Torbay area.
- Brixham Breakwater. A half-mile long pier, from which one can walk all the way to the lighthouse or do a spot of fishing.
- Brixham Heritage Museum, Bolton Cross, TQ5 8LZ, +44 1803 856267. Tu-Th 10AM-4PM; F 10AM-3:30PM; Sa 10AM-1PM; M & Su closed. Museum showcasing the town's history from Napoleon and the Battle of Waterloo, to the Victorian era to both World Wars. There's also archaeological displays. Free.
- Golden Hind Museum Ship, The Quay, TQ5 8AW, +44 1803 856223. A replica of Sir Francis Drake's own ship The Golden Hind that has been moored at the town since its creation in 1988. Adult: £7, Child/Senior: £5, Family (2+2, 1+3): £18.
- Colton Fishacre, Brownstone Rd, Kingswear, TQ6 0EQ, +44 1803 842382. A country retreat built for Rupert D'Oyly Carte and his wife, Lady Dorothy Carte, between 1923 and 1926. It was designed during the Arts and Crafts movement. The house and gardens are open to the public.
- Greenway, Greenway Road, Galmpton, TQ5 0ES, +44 1803 842382. Greenway is one of many properties owned by world-renowned mystery writer Agatha Christie. The National Trust have painstakingly created an atmosphere that allows visitors to get a glimpse into what she would have done in the summer.
Brixham Breakwater. A half-mile long pier, from which one can walk all the way to the lighthouse or do a spot of fishing.
Brixham Heritage Museum, Bolton Cross, TQ5 8LZ, +44 1803 856267. Tu-Th 10AM-4PM; F 10AM-3:30PM; Sa 10AM-1PM; M & Su closed. Museum showcasing the town's history from Napoleon and the Battle of Waterloo, to the Victorian era to both World Wars. There's also archaeological displays. Free.
Golden Hind Museum Ship, The Quay, TQ5 8AW, +44 1803 856223. A replica of Sir Francis Drake's own ship The Golden Hind that has been moored at the town since its creation in 1988. Adult: £7, Child/Senior: £5, Family (2+2, 1+3): £18.
Colton Fishacre, Brownstone Rd, Kingswear, TQ6 0EQ, +44 1803 842382. A country retreat built for Rupert D'Oyly Carte and his wife, Lady Dorothy Carte, between 1923 and 1926. It was designed during the Arts and Crafts movement. The house and gardens are open to the public.
Greenway, Greenway Road, Galmpton, TQ5 0ES, +44 1803 842382. Greenway is one of many properties owned by world-renowned mystery writer Agatha Christie. The National Trust have painstakingly created an atmosphere that allows visitors to get a glimpse into what she would have done in the summer.
- Brixham RFC, Astley Park, Rea Barn Rd, TQ5 9ED, +44 1803 882162.
- Brixham Theatre, New Rd, TQ5 8TA, +44 1803 882717. The town's theatre. Might be closed down on May 1, 2018 due to the lease being handed to the town council.
- Pirate Days, TQ5 8AJ. There are regular pirate days, and a pirate festival (5-8t May 2018) in the town.
- Shoalstone Pool, Berry Head Rd, TQ5 9FT. 10:00am-6:00pm. A lido with a 53-metre square sea water swimming pool. Open from May to September. Free.
- South West Coast Path, +44 1752 896237. The longest national trail in England passes through the centre of Brixham.
- Berry Head. Conservation area and nature reserve with spectacular views and plenty of sights to see.
- Visitor Centre. Former artillery storage building used to stockpile shells for the French invasion. Now a visitor centre with plaques detailing the area.
- Lighthouse. Berry Head Lighthouse is an active dome lighthouse. Only 5m in height, making it one of the shortest in the world.
Brixham RFC, Astley Park, Rea Barn Rd, TQ5 9ED, +44 1803 882162.
Brixham Theatre, New Rd, TQ5 8TA, +44 1803 882717. The town's theatre. Might be closed down on May 1, 2018 due to the lease being handed to the town council.
Pirate Days, TQ5 8AJ. There are regular pirate days, and a pirate festival (5-8t May 2018) in the town.
Shoalstone Pool, Berry Head Rd, TQ5 9FT. 10:00am-6:00pm. A lido with a 53-metre square sea water swimming pool. Open from May to September. Free.
South West Coast Path, +44 1752 896237. The longest national trail in England passes through the centre of Brixham.
Berry Head. Conservation area and nature reserve with spectacular views and plenty of sights to see.
- Visitor Centre. Former artillery storage building used to stockpile shells for the French invasion. Now a visitor centre with plaques detailing the area.
- Lighthouse. Berry Head Lighthouse is an active dome lighthouse. Only 5m in height, making it one of the shortest in the world.
Berry Head. Conservation area and nature reserve with spectacular views and plenty of sights to see.
- Visitor Centre. Former artillery storage building used to stockpile shells for the French invasion. Now a visitor centre with plaques detailing the area.
- Lighthouse. Berry Head Lighthouse is an active dome lighthouse. Only 5m in height, making it one of the shortest in the world.
Berry Head. Conservation area and nature reserve with spectacular views and plenty of sights to see.
- Visitor Centre. Former artillery storage building used to stockpile shells for the French invasion. Now a visitor centre with plaques detailing the area.
- Lighthouse. Berry Head Lighthouse is an active dome lighthouse. Only 5m in height, making it one of the shortest in the world.
Brixham is known throughout the UK for its fishing. The town has several fish markets that can also be toured providing you arrive early enough.
Brixham is renowned for its seafood.
- The Guardhouse Cafe, Berry Head, TQ5 9AW, +44 1803 855 778. Part of Berry Head. A former Napoleonic guard house.
The Guardhouse Cafe, Berry Head, TQ5 9AW, +44 1803 855 778. Part of Berry Head. A former Napoleonic guard house.
- Breakwater Bistro, Berry Head Rd, TQ5 9AF, +44 1803 856738. M-F 10AM-4PM, Sa 9AM-9PM, Su 9AM-4PM. Has a good view of seafront and a good evening menu selection on Saturdays. Booking is recommended, even in the winter.
- Rockfish, New Fish Quay, TQ5 8AJ, +44 1803 850872. noon-9:30PM.
Breakwater Bistro, Berry Head Rd, TQ5 9AF, +44 1803 856738. M-F 10AM-4PM, Sa 9AM-9PM, Su 9AM-4PM. Has a good view of seafront and a good evening menu selection on Saturdays. Booking is recommended, even in the winter.
Rockfish, New Fish Quay, TQ5 8AJ, +44 1803 850872. noon-9:30PM.
- The Blue Anchor, 83 Fore St, TQ5 8AH, +44 1803 859373. Live music and local ales.
- The Vigilance, 5 Bolton St, TQ5 9DE, +44 1803 850489. Wetherspoons pub.
The Blue Anchor, 83 Fore St, TQ5 8AH, +44 1803 859373. Live music and local ales.
The Vigilance, 5 Bolton St, TQ5 9DE, +44 1803 850489. Wetherspoons pub.