Guidebook for Brixham
Drinks & Nightlife
About 3 minutes walk from the Cottage right on the quayside, The Prince William is a harbour-side carvery-cum-pub serving good food and local real ale. On warm evenings you can sit outside and watch the comings and goings on the sea.
13 locals recommend
The Prince William
Berry Head RoadAbout 3 minutes walk from the Cottage right on the quayside, The Prince William is a harbour-side carvery-cum-pub serving good food and local real ale. On warm evenings you can sit outside and watch the comings and goings on the sea.
Food Scene
A short 10 minutes walk, The Breakwater serves good food. It is family friendly and have great views over Torbay and the Outer Harbour.
22 locals recommend
Breakwater Coffee Shop & Bistro
Berry Head RoadA short 10 minutes walk, The Breakwater serves good food. It is family friendly and have great views over Torbay and the Outer Harbour.
Famous fish restaurant and some rate it the best in the South West. Nestles on the quayside overlooking the fish market where the trawlers unload their catch. "Catch of the day" menu changes daily. Fish 'n' chips to die for! Rosemary Cottage guests rate it highly.
47 locals recommend
Rockfish - Brixham
Famous fish restaurant and some rate it the best in the South West. Nestles on the quayside overlooking the fish market where the trawlers unload their catch. "Catch of the day" menu changes daily. Fish 'n' chips to die for! Rosemary Cottage guests rate it highly.
Simply Fish
68-74 Fore StSimpy the best fish 'n' chips you can buy at a reasonale price
A 40 minute walk fom the Cottage and set in the grounds of the Napoleonic era fort on top of Berry Head with its wonderful views over Tor Bay, the English Channel and towards Dartmouth, this cafe serves great homemade light lunches, tea, coffee and home-made cakes.
27 locals recommend
The Guardhouse Cafe
A 40 minute walk fom the Cottage and set in the grounds of the Napoleonic era fort on top of Berry Head with its wonderful views over Tor Bay, the English Channel and towards Dartmouth, this cafe serves great homemade light lunches, tea, coffee and home-made cakes.
Parks & Nature
If you fancy a walk then Berry Head Nature Reserve is 45 minutes away. Famous for the "shortest" lighthouse in Britain, this wild headland gives great views over the Channel and River Dart estuary.
73 locals recommend
Berry Head National Nature Reserve
Gillard RoadIf you fancy a walk then Berry Head Nature Reserve is 45 minutes away. Famous for the "shortest" lighthouse in Britain, this wild headland gives great views over the Channel and River Dart estuary.
Sightseeing
Fancy some "swashbuckling"? Then visit the full-sized replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship in which he sailed round the world in the 1570s. Good for big as well as small kids!
34 locals recommend
Golden Hind Museum Ship
The QuayFancy some "swashbuckling"? Then visit the full-sized replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship in which he sailed round the world in the 1570s. Good for big as well as small kids!
Quaint village with thatched cottages and retaining an olde worlde charm.
18 locals recommend
Cockington
Quaint village with thatched cottages and retaining an olde worlde charm.
The Glorious Age of Steam railways comes to life with regular trips trips from Kingswear opposite Dartmouth to Paignton - a real treat and a step back into history.
39 locals recommend
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company
The SquareThe Glorious Age of Steam railways comes to life with regular trips trips from Kingswear opposite Dartmouth to Paignton - a real treat and a step back into history.
The home of Agatha Christie on the River Dart, telling her history in a glorious country setting: imagine "who dunnit" location for all the family.
75 locals recommend
National Trust Greenway Boathouse
Greenway RoadThe home of Agatha Christie on the River Dart, telling her history in a glorious country setting: imagine "who dunnit" location for all the family.
Entertainment & Activities
Good venue for concerts and theatre, including shows from London and elsewhere. Great views over the bay whilst having a pre-show drink.
94 locals recommend
Princess Theatre
Torbay RoadGood venue for concerts and theatre, including shows from London and elsewhere. Great views over the bay whilst having a pre-show drink.
The famous zoo with a great selection of animals, not to be missed for a family day out.
269 locals recommend
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes RoadThe famous zoo with a great selection of animals, not to be missed for a family day out.
About an hour's drive near Exeter, and a day our for the whole family with loads of rides and things to keep the children entertained
175 locals recommend
Crealy Theme Park & Resort
Sidmouth RoadAbout an hour's drive near Exeter, and a day our for the whole family with loads of rides and things to keep the children entertained
Water activity park for the whole family, and right next to a great sandy beach at Goodrington Sands
82 locals recommend
Splashdown Quaywest
Tanners RoadWater activity park for the whole family, and right next to a great sandy beach at Goodrington Sands
Everything Else
A short distance away is the sand and pebble beach over the headland from Brixham for lazy summer days splashing in the waves.
7 locals recommend
Saint Mary's Bay
A short distance away is the sand and pebble beach over the headland from Brixham for lazy summer days splashing in the waves.
Essentials
Co-op Food - Brixham Fore Street
75 Fore StAlso has the Post Office in it.
Tesco Express
18-20 Fore StGood range of all you need in the grocery way