- Coastal walks with stunning sea views
- Locally caught fish
- Ferry trips along the coastline to Torquay or Dartmouth
Brixham is a traditional fishing port with a rich maritime history at the southern end of the English Riviera. Find out more about accommodation, shops, family attractions, beaches, where to eat, travel, events and cheap days out in Brixham.
Articles about Brixham
- An Evening Stroll along Brixham Waterfront
This photograph was taken on an August evening around 9pm as dusk settled. The temperature was around 18 – 19 C and any sign of a breeze had died down. So it was really peaceful and calm looking out over the outer harbour and the sea beyond. A ...
- Showman's Haulage Run - Torbay Steam Fair
On the Friday night, as part of the 2011 Torbay Steam Fair, a number of the engines recreated the run up to Furzeham Green from Brixham Harbour as the engines would have been used to bring the stalls and attractions to Brixham Fair. A very impressive s...
- Torbay Steam Fair
Visitors to The English Riviera in early August can enjoy the Torbay Steam Fair; an annual gathering of traction engines of all shapes and sizes. The 2011 event is the 25th anniversary of the event which takes place between Brixham and Paignton on th...
- Churston Cove, Brixham
Churston Cove is another one of South Devon's picturesque beaches, set in a sheltered cove, away from the main tourist beaches. As one of The English Riviera's 'secret' beaches, it offers plenty of photo opportunities and a less crowded beach, even on...
- Man Sands, Near Brixham
Here's one for the really fit beach lover! Man Sands is a few miles around the coastline from Brixham, halfway to the River Dart estuary. It's position is, like other beaches in the area, picturesque and flanked with green hills which tower above ...
- St Marys Bay, Brixham
St Mary’s Bay is another of South Devon’s harder to reach beaches offering picturesque surroundings for more able bodied beach lovers. Located a mile or so from Brixham centre, the beach is flanked by steep cliffs which provide the scenic outlo...
- Breakwater Beach, Brixham
Brixham’s main beach. Parking on the beach and a multi-storey car park nearby. Home to the Breakwater Bistro and take away. The Breakwater Beach is a pebble and stone beach popular with locals and visitors alike. As the main bea...
- Elberry Cove between Brixham and Paignton
A quiet beach with no facilities. Picturesque surroundings. A 10 minute walk from the nearest car park. Elberry Cove lies between Brixham and Paignton surrounded by woodland and rolling fields. Due to it's relative inaccessibility and lack o...
- Brixham beaches - Fishcombe Cove
A quiet beach in a picturesque setting. Accessed down a steep path. A seasonal cafe. Fishcombe Cove is a small quiet, beach on the outskirts of Brixham flanked by the red cliffs of this undulating part of the coastline. This creates a pret...
- Caravan holidays in Brixham and Paignton
If you are looking for a caravan holiday, the Hoburne Holiday Park sits between Brixham and Paignton on the English Riviera with views across the bay. From the site, you can walk down to Goodrington Beach in around 10 to 15 minutes. It’s a nice san...
- Views of Brixham - Cottages
Prospect Road sits above the harbour and shows some of the cottages which line the harbour and some of the great views that can be enjoyed. View Larger Map
- Views of Brixham – Berry Head Nature Reserve and Fort
Popular with walkers and offers great views of the coastline. Berry Head is home to the remains of a Napoleonic Fort, built to defend the country from the French Navy, and a nature reserve managed by Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust. The Guardhou...
- Views of Brixham - The Breakwater
The mile-long Breakwater is a popular fishing spot and afternoon stroll where dolphins and seals can somethimes be spotted. Enjoy the views over the marina and fish quay where yachts, trawlers and ferries come and go. The Breakwater Beach is in the for...
- Views of Brixham - the Inner Harbour
The inner harbour is the hub of Brixham, where colourful cottages line the natural harbour. There are cafe's, take-aways and gift shops as well as the lifesize replica of the Golden Hind which you can board. Brixham is one of the country's largest fi...
- Views of Brixham - Battery Gardens
Around a 10 minute walk from the centre of Brixham, this is a great viewpoint overlooking the outer harbour and across the bay to Torquay, along the coast to Lyme Bay and Portland on a clear day. Battery Gardens lead down to the water's edge and to th...
- Brixham Holiday Accommodation
Hoburne Holiday Park is a few miles outside Brixham with great on-site facilities. Farm and Cottage Holidays specialise in self-catering cottages. Holidaylettings.co.uk provide a wide choice of self-catering holiday cottages and apartments t...
- Travelling to Brixham
One road in and out of Brixham Plentiful parking except in the very height of summer Lots of visitor attractions in the area Try the ferrys to Torquay and Dartmouth and leave the car behind With one main road in and out of Brixham, gettin...
- Brixham on a budget
Coastal walks providing fabulous sea views Boat watching from the Breakwater Free swimming at the open air seawater pool Visit the Battery Gardens Heritage Centre and Berry Head Nature Reserve Often cited as the most popular activity for...
- Shops in Brixham
A small town with a mix of national multiples and independent shops Gift shops lining the picturesque harbour Something for everyone from a model shop to an art gallery Plenty of cash machines and places to eat Brixham is a small town...
- Brixham restaurants & food and drink
A wide range of cafes and restaurants to suit all tastes Enjoy fish and chips on the harbour Italian, Indian and Chinese takeaways Many Brixham visitors enjoy fish and chips from one of the 5 takeaways around the inner harbour; just one w...
- Entertainment, events and activities in Brixham
There is a small theatre in Brixham putting on shows throughout the year, with more shows in Paignton Theatre and two venues in Torquay; Princess Theatre on the seafront and Babbacombe Theatre. The nearest cinema is a multiplex on Paignton seafron...
- Family attractions in Brixham
Visit the Golden Hind replica Beaches and an outdoor seawater pool for sunny days Lots to explore in the area If you are looking for ways to entertain children on holiday in Brixham, there are few attractions in the town and much more in th...
