Brixham is situated in South Devon Torbay, in what the Victorians referred to as The English Riviera. Brixham is an established fishing port and much of the community has been built around the port, making it a unique and homely town.

Much of Brixhams town life revolves around the harbour and its activities- these include watching the Fishermen bring in there daily catch of various seafoods to wandering around the many individual shops and cafes situated there

There are also many places to book sea trips for sailing around the coast of Brixham or for the more adventurous there are sea fishing trips including shark fishing. Brixham is also steeped in history- this includes the 14 acre Battery Gardens, which was used in 1586 during the war between England and Spain, and many historic buildings dating back to the 17th century. For railway enthusiasts there is also The Brixham Branch Railway which was originally built in 1868 but has now been duplicated in all its glory in the Brixham Museum, and many visitors alike can imagine the atmosphere of this once busy railway station. For shopping there is Fleet Walk, an undercover shopping centre, home to a vast selection of shops, boutiques and cafes. There is the Pavilion too which is a converted Victorian theatre and this houses more specialised shops and includes a bar and restaurant. Just slightly out of town is The Willows and this has a huge supermarket as well as several electrical stores and big name clothes shops. Restaurants are plentiful in a town such as Brixham and the variety of food is excellent. From Bistros to Balti Indian, chips to chinese or paella to pubs there is something there that will suit everyones budget and appetites! There are lots of various activities to enhance a break in Brixham. For thrills and adventure there is scuba diving off the beach at Brixham Breakwater, there is equipment hire shops in Torquay or Paignton. Or for those wishing a drier thrill there is Go Karting on a Go Karting track just outside Brixham. A golf course is located at Cayman Golf on the Brixham/Paignton Road and of course there are plenty of coastal and romantic cliff walks. To experience a bit of past history there is always The Golden Hind Museum Ship situated in The Quay- it is a replica of Sir Francis Drakes ship The Golden Hind. A trip to Brixham Museum is worth while too, with many original items relating to the life and times of Brixham gone by. For evening entertainment there are several Theatres such as The Palace Theatre Paignton and The Brixham Theatre Brixham hosting many plays and musicals and performances. There are also many live music performances such as Classical to choir singing, local bands and dance shows, and is is best to check with the local tourism board for details for these. Brixham is the perfect choice for holidays for families, couples or individuals of all ages which so much to offer so many people.