Discover Brixham

The heart of town

A harbour that still works for a living.

Brixham has not been polished into a backdrop. Fishing boats leave and return, catches are landed at the market and the whole town still turns towards the water.

Walk the quayside, watch the boats from the viewing platform, browse the independent shops and galleries, or settle in for seafood close to where it was landed. The inner harbour, Golden Hind replica and colourful hillside houses give Brixham its familiar shape; the working fleet gives it its character.

Seafood, boats and an evening on the quay

There are restaurants, cafés and traditional pubs around the harbour, plus seasonal boat trips across the bay and towards Dartmouth. Katy and Tony can share straightforward local recommendations when you book.

Official Brixham guide

Immediately below Sealark

Swim in the sea—without leaving the pool.

Shoalstone is a 53-metre tidal seawater pool, built into Brixham’s rocky shoreline and open for seasonal swimming.

The pool is free to use, supported by donations and surrounded by decks, a picnic green and expansive views across Torbay. Even if you do not swim, the walk along the coast and the changing light make it worth visiting.

Sealark’s remarkable neighbour

From Sealark, the pool and shoreline are just below the garden. Opening, lifeguard and cleaning arrangements vary, so check the pool’s own information before planning a swim.

Check Shoalstone information

From the door

The South West Coast Path in both directions.

Brixham sits on a particularly varied stretch of the coast path: limestone headlands, wooded coves, harbour promenades and long bay views.

From Sealark, head towards Berry Head’s National Nature Reserve, lighthouse and Napoleonic fortifications, or turn towards Breakwater Beach and the harbour. From Sunberry, Battery Gardens leads towards Fishcombe Cove, Churston and Broadsands.

Berry Head

The headland combines easy plateau paths with rare wildlife and open views. Longer circular routes link Berry Head, Sharkham Point and the harbour.

View an official walking route

Find your patch of coast

Rock pools, shingle coves and a Blue Flag beach.

Further afield

Good days out without abandoning the coast.

Good to know

Brixham is hilly. The views are the reward.

Much of old Brixham rises steeply from the harbour, often with steps and narrow streets. Sunberry has an uphill return from town and four internal floors. Sealark offers a comparatively level coastal route into town, but its bedrooms and bathroom are upstairs.

Parking is scarce at many central holiday cottages. Both of ours include private parking, which is a significant practical advantage during busy periods.

Unsure about the walking or stairs? Call Katy or Tony before booking. They know both routes and will give you a straightforward answer for your party.