Top 10 Things to do in Brixham, England

December 5, 2021 Enriqueta Cusson

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. Vigilance of Brixham

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5.0 based on 60 reviews

Vigilance of Brixham

The last wooden Heritage Sailing trawler built at Uphams shipyard, Brixham in 1926. Now taking local people and visitors alike on sailing trips out of her home port.

2. Adelong Outdoor Education

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5.0 based on 74 reviews

Adelong Outdoor Education

Join us for coasteering, rock climbing and gorge walking to name but a few of our adventure activities... add caving or canoeing to your adventure to ensure that you take away the memory of a lifetime. Exciting group adventure days, outdoor adventure activities, family adventures and stag and hen activity days in South Devon.

3. Funfish Trips

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5.0 based on 174 reviews

Funfish Trips

Quality fishing trips, Wildlife cruises and the Teignmouth - Torbay Round Robin. Torquay, Paignton, Brixham & Teignmouth. Family run, knowledgeable and passionate - come see how WE do boat trips!

4. South West Rib Rides

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South West Rib Rides

Southwest Rib Rides is a small family owned business that caters for the whole family. Whether you fancy a quick ‘blast’ or a guided tour cruising around the bay discovering the hidden gems the English Riviera has to offer, there’s a reason Torbay remains one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK!

5. Pilgrim

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Pilgrim

Sailing on historic classic Brixham Heritage sailing vessel built in 1895. All food and soft drinks and use of safety equipment included. Hands on outdoor activity or relaxed coastal cruise. Keep a lookout for dolphins, seals & marine life. Enjoy the harbour sights of watercraft, picture postcard views and magnificent scenery. Exclusive boat rates too. Fully crewed. From a day sail or longer. Other activities or time ashore can be arranged.

6. The Wildlife & Forts of Berry Head Trail

Visitor Centre Berry Head Road, Brixham TQ5 9AF England +44 1392 383560 http://www.southwestcoastpath.com/walksdb/66/
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The Wildlife & Forts of Berry Head Trail

Reviewed By Jannerbloke - Devon, United Kingdom

Came up here for a few hours with the dog. Easy parking, well maintained footpaths and information boards. Panoramic views, dramatic cliffs and on our day bright blue sea, clear to an horizon, many miles away. Many well preserved battlements, a few cannon. Well defined moats and some appropriate modern foot bridges across them. Lots of protective fencing to keep dogs and children from falling from the near sheer cliff edges. At worst, very gentle inclines on a few paths.

7. The Brixham Steam Packet Company

Old Foundry Court 60A Fore Street 60a Fore Street, Brixham TQ5 8DZ England +44 1803 856361 [email protected] http://www.brixhamsteampacket.co.uk/
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The Brixham Steam Packet Company

The Brixham Steam Packet Company Trades in Antique-Reproduction-Vintage Ocean Liner Marine Collectables and Memorabilia. Visit The Brixham Steam Packet Company and experience the opulence and splendour of turn of the century steam ship travel in this fabulous gem of a shop which also incorporates the very popular Chart Room First Class Coffee Lounge. We do not cater for children under 12 years of age.

Reviewed By V706OFsimonb

This cafe and marine collectables shop is just off the main shopping street near the harbour in Brixham, just up a back alley opposite the co-op. I suspect many people pass it by with no idea it is there. But if you are looking for lunch or coffee and cake then you definitely shouldn't pass by! It is very good. Full of marine collectables and memorabilia from liners, and our food and drink was spot on in every respect. The coffee lounge is kitted out in full-on nautical style, without being kitsch, and we found this environment very likeable. We had a couple of crab salads and hot drinks this lunchtime. They didn't bat an eyelid when we varied the order to exclude the usual granary bread. The food was really good, a likeable and varied salad, the crab was well presented in a little pot and absolutely fresh, piece of lemon, mayo and separate french dressing if you want it. Light lunch size, so set your expectations accordingly. Tea and coffee were well presented, and good quality, with separate little jugs for hot or cold milk as you choose. All for £20 for two, which for something of this quality would not be bettered anywhere I think. Find an excuse to visit the loo - as well as walls full of old marine communications kit, there is a wryly amusing looped speech from a liner captain. We didn't try the cakes, but the pieces going past us to other customers were very large. Service is very well handled, friendly and efficient. Dogs are welcome. Be aware of the opening hours - the cafe is just at lunchtime 10-2. Closed Sundays, and on Saturday they just do tea and cake. And although we went to the coffee lounge, there is an adjoining marine memorabilia section, that is a specialist shop in its own right. Serious pieces, at prices set at a level for those who are happy to spend a good bit on some characterful items.

8. WeFerry

The Quay Bright Orange, Red & Yellow Kiosk, Brixham TQ5 8AW England +44 800 086 9450 [email protected] http://www.weferry.co.uk
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5.0 based on 177 reviews

WeFerry

Proper boat trips, from a professional, accredited, family run pleasure boat company. No one does it like WeFerry - just you wait and sea!

Reviewed By Susiej25

We did the Teignmouth round robin trip from Brixham. Great value trip. John our skipper was very knowledgeable and pointed out wildlife & rock formations as we sailed along the coast. After a few hours in Teignmouth we caught the train to Paignton where we got back on board to sail back to Brixham. John and Alvin were great & we wouldnt hesitate to book with them again. They are a small family business and deserve support in these difficult times.

9. Elberry Cove

Churston Ferrers, Brixham England
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Elberry Cove

Reviewed By AYCC2001 - Liverpool, United Kingdom

Only take 10 minutes drive form campsite we found this little gem, this Cove was beautiful and the water was crystal clear, my family really enjoyed being here. According to Wiki that Agatha Christie wrote one of the scenes from this Cove (ABC Murders). Anyway worth visit while you are in the area.

10. Brixham Harbour

Brixham England +44 7973 297620 http://www.smugglersandpirates.co.uk
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4.5 based on 2,580 reviews

Brixham Harbour

Reviewed By robinkmaddex - Brixham, United Kingdom

Love Brixham Harbour, a classic English working Harbour surrounded with great pubs and restaurants. You can walk around either side and on discover more beautiful and amazing little beaches with lovely food huts etc. Walk the 1/2 mile breakwater, visit Shoalstone seawater pool, carry on to Berry Head or around past the Fishing boats Quay to Battery Gardens and Fishcombe cove. So much so close!

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