Brixham

By car

Take the A380 from the M5 and Exeter into Torbay, which becomes the A3022 into the centre of Brixham. There is limited on street parking, but ample space in two large long-stay car parks.

By bus

Stagecoach 12 – Newton Abbot, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.

By train

Brixham station was closed in 1963. The closest train stations are Paignton station – , Torquay station –
and Totnes station – .
Paignton and Torquay are on the Riviera Line serving Exeter, Starcross, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torre, Torquay and Paignton. Additionally offering a connection to Manchester Piccadilly.
Totnes is on the line serving London Paddington to Penzance.

By ferry

The Western Lady Ferry runs up to every 30 minutes from Torquay in the summer, the Brixham Express ferry runs hourly from Torquay all year, and Paignton Pleasure Cruises run from Paignton Harbour during the summer.

• Brixham BreakwaterA half-mile long pier, from which one can walk all the way to the lighthouse or do a spot of fishing.

• Brixham Heritage Museum

  phone: +44 1803 856267
  address: Bolton Cross, TQ5 8LZ
  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.

• Golden Hind Museum Ship

  phone: +44 1803 856223
  address: The Quay, TQ5 8AW
  A replica of Sir Francis Drake's own ship The Golden Hind that has been moored at the town since its creation in 1988.

• Colton Fishacre

  phone: +44 1803 842382
  address: Brownstone Rd, Kingswear, TQ6 0EQ
  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

  phone: +44 1803 842382
  address: Greenway Road, Galmpton, TQ5 0ES
  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

  phone: +44 1803 882162
  address: Astley Park, Rea Barn Rd, TQ5 9ED

• Brixham Theatre

  phone: +44 1803 882717
  address: New Rd, TQ5 8TA
  The town's theatre. Might be closed down on May 1, 2018 due to the lease being handed to the town council.

• Pirate Days

  address: TQ5 8AJ
  There are regular pirate days, and a pirate festival (5-8t May 2018) in the town.

• Shoalstone Pool

  address: Berry Head Rd, TQ5 9FT
  A lido with a 53-metre square sea water swimming pool. Open from May to September.

• South West Coast Path

  phone: +44 1752 896237
  The longest national trail in England passes through the centre of Brixham.

• Berry HeadConservation area and nature reserve with spectacular views and plenty of sights to see.

• Visitor CentreFormer artillery storage building used to stockpile shells for the French invasion. Now a visitor centre with plaques detailing the area.

• LighthouseBerry 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.

Budget

• The Guardhouse Cafe

  phone: +44 1803 855 778
  address: Berry Head, TQ5 9AW
  Part of Berry Head. A former Napoleonic guard house.

Mid-range

• Breakwater Bistro

  phone: +44 1803 856738
  address: Berry Head Rd, TQ5 9AF
  Has a good view of seafront and a good evening menu selection on Saturdays. Booking is recommended, even in the winter.

• Rockfish

  phone: +44 1803 850872
  address: New Fish Quay, TQ5 8AJ

• The Blue Anchor

  phone: +44 1803 859373
  address: 83 Fore St, TQ5 8AH
  Live music and local ales.

• The Vigilance

  phone: +44 1803 850489
  address: 5 Bolton St, TQ5 9DE
  Wetherspoons pub.

• Manor Inn

  phone: +44 1803 661101
  address: 2 Stoke Gabriel Rd, Galmpton, TQ5 0NL

• Churston Manor Hotel

  address: Church Rd, Churston Ferrers, TQ5 0JE

• Berry Head Hotel

  phone: +44 1803 853225
  address: Berry Head Rd, TQ5 9AJ
  3-star hotel overlooking Berry Head, it was former Napoleonic military hospital.

• Dartmouth
• Torquay
• Paignton
• Totnes