Brixham : Full of charm Brixham -You will be enchanted by the charm and romance of Brixham, a thriving fishing port at the southern end of the bay.
The hilly town is built around the central harbour area,with fishermen's cottages steeped either side, and the fishing trawlers below.Much of the Brixham holiday accommodation is within easy reach of the harbour.
In the harbour is a replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship, the Golden Hind, a very popular tourist attraction and focal point of the town.
Brixham remains one of the UK's busiest fishing ports, and every year,thousand of tonnes of fresh fish are landed on the quays.
Come and sample the fresh catch of the day,in the restaurants, cafes and seafood stalls.
Wander through the Heritage Museum, looking through a superb collection of old photographs and memorabilia of the fishing industry.
- Why not take a boat trip to nearby
Dartmouth or across Tor Bay to Torquay
or Paignton ?
- Or try the Steam Train trips -one includes a trip on a boat ,ferry and steam train!
- A wonderful walk is along Berry Head ,with amazing views up and down the Coast .
- It has a fort and a delightful cafe where you can sit with your cream tea and enjoy the view!
