Brixham is a small fishing town on the South West coast of Devon, UK around 25 miles (40 km) north east of Plymouth and 20 miles (32 km) south of Exeter.

• Together with Paignton and Torquay it forms the borough of Torbay which was created in 1998.
• Ochre is a mineral found in Brixham and was used to make a paint to protect the sail canvas from sea water. This paint was invented in Brixham in about 1845 and was the first substance in the world that would stop cast iron from rusting.
• There were iron mines at Brixham, and for a while they produced high quality ore but the last one closed in 1925. Most of the sites have been built over and there are now no remains of this once important industry.
• The first building seen when coming into Brixham from Paignton is the old white-boarded Toll House where all travellers had to pay a fee to keep the roads repaired.
• The tower of All Saints’ Church, founded in 1815, stands guard over the town. The composer of Abide With Me, Rev. Francis Lyte was a vicar at the church.
• William Prince of Orange (afterwards King William III of Great Britain & Ireland) landed in Brixham, with his mainly Dutch army, on 5 November 1688 during the Glorious Revolution.

• The coffin house is coffin-shaped because when a father was asked for the hand in marriage of his daughter, he said he would ‘see her in a coffin, before she wed’. The future son-in-law bought the coffin-shaped property, called it the Coffin House, and went back to the father and said ‘Your wishes will be met, you will see your daughter in a coffin, the Coffin House’. Amazed by this, the father gave his blessing.

• Bruce Henley Halford, (18 May 1931 – 2 December 2001) was one of the last enthusiastic private entrant owner/racing drivers, racing a Maserati 250F Formula 1 car in Europe, from 1956 to 1958. He competed in Formula 1 until 1960, racing against some of the greatest drivers in motorsport history: Juan Fangio, Mike Hawthorn, Jack Brabham, Jim Clark, Graham Hill and Stirling Moss. A plaque was unveiled on the house he lived in from 1983 to 2001. He was also a hotelier, a Brixham trawler owner, and pilot boat coxswain.

• Ken Wolstenholme best known for his 1966 football World Cup final quote “Some people are on the pitch, they think it’s all over… it is now.” moved to Galmpton in 1997 to be closer to his daughter after the passing of his wife. He often played Golf at Churston and attended matches at Plainmoor until sadly passing in 2002 aged 81.

Once split in two halves, the harbour area being Fishtown and on top of the hill, the St Mary’s area of Cowtown with only a marshy lane to connect them.

• William Prince of Orange (King William III) landed in the UK at Brixham on 5 November 1688 on his way to become king as part of the Glorious Revolution.
• Brixham was called Briseham in the Domesday Book.
• Brixham railway station was the terminus of the Torbay and Brixham Railway. It served the town from the bay platform at Churston station until the line was closed in 1963. Some of the track bed remains in place. Houses in Harbour View Close were built on the site of the station.

There’s no shortage of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, ranging from luxury hotels to charming Bed & Breakfasts and quality self catering establishments.

• Airbnb, from £20 a night for a private room, while entire apartments/homes can start from around £40 a night, this would be my recommended option.
• Camping, Upton Manor Farm, Galmpton Touring Park. Prices from £8 depending on the time of year
• Hostel,There are no hostels in Brixham.
• B&B & Guest Houses, There are loads to choose from, probably best to look at the reviews on tripadvisor.  Prices start from £40 a night.
• Hotel, There are many budget to choose from, up to the more luxurious like the Berry Head hotel. Prices start from £40 – £150+ a night.

• Brixham Hap’nin (July) – Not held since 2020.
• RNLI Lifeboat Week (Early August)
• Fishstock (End August) – Not held since 2020.
• Torbay Steam Fair (Early August)
• Lantern, Lights & Illuminations (Late Nov-December)

While all around the harbour and town is pretty much all on th level, the surrounding areas are all on a hill and mostly negotiated via steep steps.

• Bus, There are two companies running throughout the bay Stagecoach and Torbay Buses. A Stagecoach Day rider is £6.50 for adults and £4.40 for a child, Area the ticket covers.  The number 12 runs between Paignton, Torquay, Brixham and Newton Abbot. After 7PM ask for a Nightrider £4 until end of service. The Gold busses are fitted with wifi and usb charging ports for each seat. (Prices 2023)
• Car, is by far the easiest option if you want to travel between towns. There are a few local places you can hire from, Thrifty, Enterprise, Chief & Budget Car
• Ferry, There are a few to choose from, but for just £2 and 20 minutes you can travel between the 3 Torbay towns or head to Teignmouth or Dartmouth. Check out We Ferry.
• Taxi, here are a few to choose from and some now have there own Uber like app:

• Walking, With some of the best coastal paths in the country, walking these won’t disappoint, with the stunning views on a sunny day. (Don’t forget the sunscreen)

Tip: If travelling by bus in a group of 5 or more ask for the group save.

I usually drive or if heading over for the day and would like a drink or two I jump on the No. 12 bus.

• Bus, the No. 12 local bus visits all the nearby towns. National express travels daily to and from London for as little as £10 and stops at the layby outside Brixham Heritage Museum. Coaches can park in Oxen Cove Car Park.
• Car, Heading south on the M5 follow the signs for Exeter, Torquay, Paignton and onto Brixham.
• Ferry, PPC (Paignton Pleasure Cruises) operate between all 3 of Torbay’s harbours.
• Train, The last station is Paignton, so you will have to use a local bus or taxi for the remainder of your journey.

• All the Public Toilets in Torbay cost 30p, I would support one of the many fine establishment and buy yourself a drink, then you can use the facilities there for free.
• If travelling by bus in a group of 5 or more ask for the group save.
• Taxis:

• Airport Transfers Torbay specialises in airport taxis from Torbay to any UK airport or ferry port for 1 to 16 passengers, 01803 857050.
• Be aware of the seagulls if your outside with food.