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 Brixham
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 Brixham,
part of Torbay, is a family resort
with a large and active fishing port. There is a fish auction
house on the quayside.
Brixham's main claim to fame is that William Of Orange landed
here in 1688, an event marked by his statue. His first English
Parliament was formed by him on his way to London. Brixham
has a Napoleonic fort at Berry Head which is a nice walk,
the Berry Head Hotel gives excellent views over the whole
bay. Spectacular on a summers night with views to the lights
of Torquay and Paignton.
Overlooking Torbay, Brixham is popular with painters and
holidaymakers. There are several holiday villages.
There are a few beaches, but you can walk all the way around
the coast to find a cove to suit you. Best beach at Broadsands,
take the main road to Paignton and turn right after Churston
Common, a mile after passing Churston village.
Golf course at Churston, and you can join the Torbay Steam
railway there to visit Paignton or Kingswear.
Shopping area is small, really geared to the typical holidaymaker.
Torquay is Torbays major shopping area. Plenty of pubs...take
your pick, not the place to have a pub crawl and survive!
Good fish restaurants.
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What
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Brixham Tourist Attractions
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 Brixham Fish Market, Brixham |
Visit early, The fish market, the sights and sounds as well as the smells of a busy port.
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Take the boat across to Torquay, or take a cruise, Brixham |
Try The Greenway Quay & Ferry Service, Princess Theatre, Torquay & New Pier Brixham. Passenger Ferry Service between Brixham and Torquay and return. Ten sailings per day from each port in high season.
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Coastal walks, Brixham |
Towards Paignton, or go the other way around towards Kingswear.
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Ye Olde Coffin House King Street, Brixham |
A unique building shaped like a coffin. It was built as a father told his daughter that before she wed he would see her in a coffin. So the couple built a house in the shape of a coffin and met the fathers wishes. Exterior only.
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Brixham Heritage Museum Bolton Cross, Brixham TQ5 9SQ |
Local museum & historical research. www.brixhamheritage.org.uk
Tel: 01803 856267 Open: Feb 19-Apr 1: Mon-Fri 10:00-13:00; Apr 2- Nov 3: 10:00-17:00 Mon-Fri, 10:00-13:00 Sat Location Map |
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Brixham Aquarium 12 The Quay, Brixham TQ5 8AW |
Examples of fish found in UK waters.
Tel: 01803 882204 Open: All year except Christmas and New Year. Location Map |
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Berry Head Country Park Berry Head, Brixham TQ5 9AL |
Wild flowers abound as you walk along the cliffs in sight of the fort and looking for traces of the Iron Age fort.
Tel: 01803 882619 Location Map |
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Where
To Stay in Brixham
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Booking required in Summer or be prepared
to hunt around, many Bed & Breakfast establishments.
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Church Street Churston near Brixham TQ5 0JE MAP
Churston Court Inn, nestling beside the ancient church and listed grade 1. This is a historic gem with original stair cases, stone windows, and oak panelling and flagstone floors.
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King Street Brixham TQ5 9TJ MAP
Delightfully situated overlooking picturesque harbour. Superb AA Rosette restaurant specialising in freshly caught fish and local produce. Friendly local pub serving excellent bar food with live entertainment at weekends. Beautiful coastal walks, close…
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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170 New Road Brixham TQ5 8DA
Tel: 01803 852960
A 7 room family run guest house set in own grounds with ample parking.
From £24 per person per night including breakfast.
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Dartmouth Road Churston Ferrers Brixham TQ5 0LL MAP
A highly recommended 4 diamond family run hotel, set in its own grounds. The hotel is ideal for touring the area and for enjoying the coastal walks that take in some of Devon's best scenery
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Fishcombe Road Brixham TQ5 8RU Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
Set just 100 yards from glorious sand and shingle Fishcombe Cove these single storey properties are two of a group of five perfectly placed to enjoy the myriad charms of Brixham – a bustling fishing port much loved by artists. Located on the South We...
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Berry Head Brixham Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
Commanding stunning views across St Mary's Bay, this spacious, well appointed property with its large garden is set just ¼ mile from the coastal path and a lovely sandy beach, and Sabacombe Bay is 4 miles. Not only is Green Gables.....
Sleeps 12 + cot
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Around
The Brixham Area
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| Small villages
just off the main road towards Paignton,
or try a drive to Kingswear and take
the ferry to Dartmouth |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Kingswear (3.81 miles) Dartmouth (3.87 miles) Paignton (3.91 miles) Torbay (3.91 miles) Torquay (5.03 miles) Totnes (8.06 miles) Staverton (9.68 miles) Shaldon (10.31 miles) Torcross (10.47 miles) Newton Abbot (10.50 miles) Teignmouth (10.99 miles) |
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