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Town in Devon, England
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Brixham is a fishing town in the Torbay area of English Riviera and South Devon of Devon.
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A half-mile-long pier, from which one can walk all the way to the lighthouse or do a spot of fishing.
Museum showcasing the town's history from Napoleon and the Battle of Waterloo, to the Victorian era to both World Wars. There's also archaeological displays.
A replica of Sir Francis Drake's own ship The Golden Hind that has been moored at the town since its creation in 1988.
A country retreat built for Rupert D'Oyly Carte and his wife, Lady Dorothy Carte, between 1923 and 1926. It was designed during the Arts and Crafts movement. The house and gardens are open to the public.
Greenway is one of many properties owned by world-renowned mystery writer Agatha Christie. The National Trust have painstakingly created an atmosphere that allows visitors to get a glimpse into what she would have done in the summer.
Brixham Rugby Football Club or The Fisherman
Brixham Arts and Theatre Society
The town's theatre.
There are regular pirate days, and a pirate festival (in May) in the town.
A lido with a 53-metre square sea water swimming pool. Open from May to September.
The longest national trail in England passes through the centre of Brixham.
Conservation area and nature reserve with spectacular views and plenty of sights to see.
Former artillery storage building used to stockpile shells for the French invasion. Now a visitor centre with plaques detailing the area.
Berry Head Lighthouse is an active dome lighthouse. Only 5 m in height, making it one of the shortest in the world.
Part of Berry Head. A former Napoleonic guard house.
Has a good view of seafront and a good evening menu selection on Saturdays. Booking is recommended, even in the winter.
Live music and local ales.
Wetherspoons pub.
Churston Court Inn
3-star hotel overlooking Berry Head, it was former Napoleonic military hospital.
By bus
Stagecoach 12 – Newton Abbot, Torquay, Paignton and Brixham.
By train
Brixham station was closed in 1963. The closest train stations are Paignton station – 5.5 mi, Torquay station – 8.4 mi and Totnes station – 9.5 mi.
By ferry
The Western Lady Ferry runs up to every 30 minutes from Torquay in the summer and Paignton Pleasure Cruises run from Paignton Harbour during the summer.
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