Guidebook for Brixham
Arts & Culture
A choice of activities that are suitable for a variety of ages. It holds many 'Special days' both within and outside of our museum.
20 locals recommend
Brixham Heritage Museum
A choice of activities that are suitable for a variety of ages. It holds many 'Special days' both within and outside of our museum.
A selection of local pictures to view and buy. Sometimes you can be lucky enough to catch an artist at work.
16 locals recommend
Strand Art Gallery
2 The StrandA selection of local pictures to view and buy. Sometimes you can be lucky enough to catch an artist at work.
The only Theatre in Paignton, is set in the heart of the town and has a real community feel to it.
32 locals recommend
Palace Theatre, Paignton
Palace AvenueThe only Theatre in Paignton, is set in the heart of the town and has a real community feel to it.
Everything Else
A pebble beach with a small cafe and carpark. It has stunning views across the bay, with a fantastic walk along the breakwater wall.
22 locals recommend
Breakwater Beach
A pebble beach with a small cafe and carpark. It has stunning views across the bay, with a fantastic walk along the breakwater wall.
St Marys Bay is a large sandy beach on the outskirts of Brixham. There are no facilities or toilets so the beach is fairly quiet.
Saint Mary's Road
Saint Mary's RoadSt Marys Bay is a large sandy beach on the outskirts of Brixham. There are no facilities or toilets so the beach is fairly quiet.
Churston Golf Club
Dartmouth RoadChurston Golf Club sits overlooking Torbay
Set on a hillside just above Paignton, there are several lakes that you will pass on your way up to the Angling Centre.
19 locals recommend
Newbarn Farm Cottages and Angling Centre
Totnes RoadSet on a hillside just above Paignton, there are several lakes that you will pass on your way up to the Angling Centre.
Essentials
Large supermarket near to Paignton Zoo, great for picking up some snacks or provisions for your stay
46 locals recommend
Morrisons
Large supermarket near to Paignton Zoo, great for picking up some snacks or provisions for your stay
Pick up any bits and pieces for your stay on your way in
19 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Petrol Station
Yalberton RoadPick up any bits and pieces for your stay on your way in
Entertainment & Activities
A short 18 hole golf course built in 9 acres of picturesque Devon countryside on the outskirts of Brixham. The course uses unique 'Cayman' golf balls which rewards the player for accuracy.
16 locals recommend
Cayman Golf
Dartmouth RoadA short 18 hole golf course built in 9 acres of picturesque Devon countryside on the outskirts of Brixham. The course uses unique 'Cayman' golf balls which rewards the player for accuracy.
Shoalstone Pool is a sea-water swimming pool or lido on Shoalstone Beach, Brixham, Devon
37 locals recommend
Shoalstone Pool
Berry Head RoadShoalstone Pool is a sea-water swimming pool or lido on Shoalstone Beach, Brixham, Devon
Torbay Leisure Centre offers a wide range a leisure facilities and activities that are suitable for all ages and abilities.
27 locals recommend
Torbay Leisure Centre
Penwill WayTorbay Leisure Centre offers a wide range a leisure facilities and activities that are suitable for all ages and abilities.
AMF Bowling Torquay
Torwood StreetFantastic indoor fun for kids and grown ups alike!
A great spot for a range of fantastic activities for both kids and adults alike.
56 locals recommend
Goodrington Sands
A great spot for a range of fantastic activities for both kids and adults alike.
The Seashore Centre is equipped with a Rockpool Zone with seawater tanks that display marine wildlife, there are also interactive displays about the seashore.
9 locals recommend
Goodrington Sea Shore Centre
Tanners RoadThe Seashore Centre is equipped with a Rockpool Zone with seawater tanks that display marine wildlife, there are also interactive displays about the seashore.
An 18 hole pirate themed mini adventure golf course on Paignton Green.
36 locals recommend
Pirates Bay Adventure Golf
Esplanade RoadAn 18 hole pirate themed mini adventure golf course on Paignton Green.
An outdoor water park with 8 water slides, small splash pools for youngsters and a swimming pool.
82 locals recommend
Splashdown Quaywest
Tanners RoadAn outdoor water park with 8 water slides, small splash pools for youngsters and a swimming pool.
Clean, large beach with plenty of space for a family day out in the summer sun
44 locals recommend
Paignton Beach
Clean, large beach with plenty of space for a family day out in the summer sun
Vue Cinema Torbay
Esplanade RoadLarge cinema with a variety of films throughout the year
Sightseeing
The full sized replica of one of the most iconic ships from the age of exploration. The ship is open come rain or shine, making it a perfect all weather attraction.
34 locals recommend
Golden Hind Museum Ship
The QuayThe full sized replica of one of the most iconic ships from the age of exploration. The ship is open come rain or shine, making it a perfect all weather attraction.
Berry Head is a coastal headland at the southern end of Torbay, to the southeast of Brixham, Devon, England.
73 locals recommend
Berry Head National Nature Reserve
Gillard RoadBerry Head is a coastal headland at the southern end of Torbay, to the southeast of Brixham, Devon, England.
A working farm farm on the edge of Paignton. Walk on nature trails, meet our animals, play in our park and relax in the cafe.
31 locals recommend
Occombe Farm & Occombe Farm Cafe
Preston Down RoadA working farm farm on the edge of Paignton. Walk on nature trails, meet our animals, play in our park and relax in the cafe.
Enjoy a miniature version of reality and walk like the giants in this family favourite attraction
150 locals recommend
Babbacombe Model Village
Hampton AvenueEnjoy a miniature version of reality and walk like the giants in this family favourite attraction
A large house and gardens, originally built as a private residence for Isaac Merritt Singer.
12 locals recommend
Oldway Mansion
Torquay RoadA large house and gardens, originally built as a private residence for Isaac Merritt Singer.
The steam railway travels 7 miles along the most spectacular South Devon coast down to the Dart Valley and to the village of Kingswear.
110 locals recommend
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company
Queen's Park RoadThe steam railway travels 7 miles along the most spectacular South Devon coast down to the Dart Valley and to the village of Kingswear.
A wheelchair- friendly 1 mile walk on the South West Path around the town's sixteenth- century fishing industry.
14 locals recommend
Roundham Gardens
Roundham GardensA wheelchair- friendly 1 mile walk on the South West Path around the town's sixteenth- century fishing industry.
With a collection of about 2000 animals, this is one of the UK's most popular zoos, and a perfect day out for young and old!
269 locals recommend
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park
Totnes RoadWith a collection of about 2000 animals, this is one of the UK's most popular zoos, and a perfect day out for young and old!
Drinks & Nightlife
Dog friendly & real log fire in winter! Great Live music midweek & weekends
13 locals recommend
The Blue Anchor
83 Fore StDog friendly & real log fire in winter! Great Live music midweek & weekends
Food Scene
A spectacular restaurant on the seaside, only a short walk away, with some fascinating views over the working harbour
47 locals recommend
Rockfish - Brixham
A spectacular restaurant on the seaside, only a short walk away, with some fascinating views over the working harbour
A 12th century Manor House with large open inglenook log fires offering a warm welcome to all visitors.
14 locals recommend
Churston Manor
Church RoadA 12th century Manor House with large open inglenook log fires offering a warm welcome to all visitors.
Spinning Wheel Inn
19 Esplanade RdIs thought to be the No. 1 for live music in Torbay.
A charming 17th century village pub/ restaurant with an abundance of character.
24 locals recommend
Ye Olde Smokey House
Vicarage RoadA charming 17th century village pub/ restaurant with an abundance of character.
A classic traditional country pub, with a range of food and drinks
18 locals recommend
The Castle Inn Stoke Gabriel
The BarnhayA classic traditional country pub, with a range of food and drinks