Things to Do in Brixham

Being in the midst of the popular English Riviera area of south Devon, you’ll never be short of things to do while in Brixham. Traditionally, the town is famous for its fishing port and the Fish Market which offer tours so you can see the trawlers bringing in that morning’s catch.

The town regularly hosts sea food festivals, so it is the ideal destination for fans of fresh, high-quality sea food.

Sailing and boating in Brixham 

Boating and watersports are a huge part of life in Brixham. The Torbay is a favourite of sailors and boat enthusiasts because of its calm waters and mild climate so you’ll find plenty of opportunity to learn how to sail on dinghies, yachts and motorboats. If you want something a little more adventurous, you’ll also find lots of organisations offering a wide variety of water based activities including sea safaris, kayaking, diving, wild swimming, paddle boarding and more. Whatever your age or ability, there are sessions and courses open to you and many of these companies offer exclusive use of their equipment and instructors should you want to book as a group or family.

For those of you who prefer being passenger to captain, there are several boat and ferry excursions that can be booked from Brixham Harbour that will take you around the Torbay area and over to the neighbouring towns of Paignton and Torquay. These trips are great for those that want to see Devon from the waterways while heading over to explore these similarly popular towns or for those of you who want to undertake a fishing trip or wildlife safari. If you don’t have your sea legs, sitting in the harbour and watching the boats come in and out is a lovely way to while away a summer evening.