10 Things to Do in Brixham That You Shouldn't Miss

March 31, 2018 Merry Kessler

Brixham /ˈbrɪksəm/ is a small fishing town and civil parish in the district of Torbay in the county of Devon, in the south-west of England. Brixham is at the southern end of Torbay, across the bay (Tor Bay) from Torquay, and fishing and tourism are the major industries. At the time of the 2011 census it had a population of 16,693.
Restaurants in Brixham

1. Brixham Battery Heritage Centre

Fishcombe Hill Road, Brixham TQ5 8RU, England +44 1803 852449
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4.5 based on 124 reviews

Brixham Battery Heritage Centre

WW11 Coastal Battery.Museum and Grounds Free Entry open Monday Friday and Sunday afternoons 2-4pm plus special open days..

Reviewed By k r - Weston super Mare, United Kingdom

This museum is packed full of interest and the approachable volunteeers make it extra special. Among the things to see was an interesting display about the home front including food rationing. Many of the weapons on display could be handled and one of the volunteers...MoreThank you for your comments. we are only to glad to chat to our visitors and show you around when possible. We look forward to your next visit . check our website for more details

2. Coleton Fishacre

Coleton Fishacre Brownstone Road | Kingswear, Dartmouth TQ6 0EQ, England +44 1803 842382
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5 based on 1 reviews

Coleton Fishacre

Reviewed By johncZ4852NW - Kingsteignton, United Kingdom

Great place to visit the house is outstanding once owned by the D'oly Carte family with a fab garden and the walks are nice to combined with the South West Coast Path. The Coleton Café is worth a visit with award winning food. Make a...MoreThank you for your lovely review, we're so pleased you enjoyed your visit! We hope to see you again very soon.

3. Hockings Dairy Cream Ices

The Factory Kingsley Avenue | The Ice Cream Factory, Appledore, England +44 1237 474575
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5 based on 87 reviews

Hockings Dairy Cream Ices

Reviewed By 224Clare - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Even on a cold breezy day these ice creams are yummy lovely and creamy and certainly worth a visit. Located in the Main Street in Appledore or over in Instow reasonably priced too

4. Greenway House & Garden

Greenway Road | near Brixham, Galmpton, England +44 1803 842382
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Greenway House & Garden

Reviewed By Sarah C

We visited the house & Gardens in September and the weather was being very British (pouring with rain) the house was beautiful and all the volunteers were helpful and pleasant. We didn’t get to see all of the Gardens but the bits we did see were beautiful with stunning views. Well worth a visit.

5. Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

Totnes Road, Paignton TQ4 7EU, England +44 1803 697500
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is a conservation and education charity located in South Devon. With around 2,500 animals, we have more species than anyone else in the South West. These include: crocodiles, snakes, lions, tigers, giraffes, elephant, rhinos, lemurs, meerkats, orang utans... the list is endless! We also have indoor play areas, the Jungle Express train and a lakeside restaurant. If you wish, we also offer special feeding experiences with certain animals, e.g. meerkats, giraffes, giant tortoises, etc. Paignton Zoo is a member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Reviewed By Andrew W - Brixham, United Kingdom

Another Annual Spring visit with a spring in our step!
An interesting enjoyable day mixing amongst the primates & more, the weather was kind, noticeable were missing regulars.... clearly our cold snowy spell had taken it’s toll.
Thank you to Goat Lady Maggie! Lovely to meet you and your bonding with the goats et all was really appreciated see you next visit.
Looking forward to our next visit.

6. Berry Head National Nature Reserve

Berry Head, Brixham TQ5 9AP, England +44 1803 882619
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4.5 based on 662 reviews

Berry Head National Nature Reserve

Reviewed By Claire B - Maulden, England, United Kingdom

Fantastic view,often see Dolphins or Porpoise, just keep away from the edge. Guardhouse cafe is so worth a visit.

7. Britannia Royal Naval College

College Way, Dartmouth TQ6 0HJ, England +44 1803 677565
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Britannia Royal Naval College

BRNC should be a key ingredient to any visit to the West Country. Tours of this iconic building will offer an informative narrative allowing you to appreciate the rich history, role and relevance of this building and the naval training conducted here today, providing you with a quality, value for money, informative visit. Public Tours start from a convenient pick-up point in Dartmouth town. In a manageable group size, you will be taken to the College by coach for a walking tour, which lasts approximately 2 1/4 hours.

Reviewed By fimac121

Book well ahead, you meet in Dartmouth near the sea front then get a bus up to the college.
Take some water, there is little time for water or sustenance.
I would say disabled access is difficult. There is a lot of walking due to the nature of the tour, and the bus steps are quite steep. The guide did facilitate a chair for my elderly mother, but it is a tour for the fleet afoot.
Excellent stories and guiding made the trip, so many nuggets of interesting facts - but I am a sailor for pleasure so it was all very interesting for me. I love the fact the land for the grand building was the first real compulsory purchase on record from the family of sir Walter Raleigh ........off with his head !
The place was rammed with student cadets, which made it very real.
Recommended.

8. Paignton Geopark

Paignton Seafront, Paignton TQ4 6AG, England
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4.5 based on 394 reviews

Paignton Geopark

Reviewed By Alan H

although i did not have children with me i can see it has plenty of variation for them. ciimbing frames and ropes /.zip wire .etc

9. Brixham Harbour

Brixham, England +44 7973 297620
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Brixham Harbour

Reviewed By johnnybee10 - London, United Kingdom

the Harbour master is very helpful the bay is very pretty the rates are very good , clean , smart and stunning view . defo come back

10. Greenway

Greenway Road | Galmpton, Dartmouth TQ5 0ES, England +44 1803 842382
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Greenway

Take this extraordinary glimpse into the beloved holiday home of the famous and much-loved author Agatha Christie and her family.The relaxed and atmospheric house is set in the 1950s, and contains many of the family's collections, including archaeology, Tunbridgeware, silver, botanical China and books. Outside you can explore the large and romantic woodland garden, with a restored vinery, wild edges and rare plantings, which drifts down the hillside towards the sparkling Dart estuary.

Reviewed By AMWN - Fairford, United Kingdom

We spent a very cold February day here. We had booked the parking online as directed, neither the steam train or ferry are running at this time of year. We arrived before our booked slot as it had taken less time than predicted to get...MoreThank you for a wonderful review, we're so pleased you enjoyed your visit (despite the cold weather!) and particularly the spring garden walk. We have passed on your lovely comments to our team here and hope we see you again very soon!

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