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The Brixham Zest
Brixham is a working fishing harbour on the southern edge of Torbay, still home to one of England's busiest fishing fleets. Its steep streets tumble down to a colourful quayside lined with trawlers, seafood stalls and a full-size replica of Sir Francis Drake's Golden Hind.
Issue 2026-W39 · 21–27 September 2026
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OPEN MIC NIGHT
🎤 OPEN MIC NIGHT Live local talent every Wednesday! 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham ⏰ From 8:30pm Sing, play, or just enjoy the music — everyone’s welcome! ✨
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OPEN MIC NIGHT
at The Queens Arms
Wednesday 23 September 2026, 20:30
Pub, Live Music
🎤 OPEN MIC NIGHT Live local talent every Wednesday! 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham ⏰ From 8:30pm Sing, play, or just enjoy the music — everyone’s welcome! ✨
Wheel Ale Monday
at The Queens Arms
Monday 21 September 2026, 16:00
Pub, Drinks Deal
🍻 WHEEL ALE MONDAY All ales £4 a pint — when paying by CASH! 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham 🗓 Every Monday
EUCHRE NIGHT
at The Queens Arms
Thursday 24 September 2026, 19:30
Pub, Games
🃏 EUCHRE NIGHT Play or watch — all welcome! 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham 🗓 Every Thursday • 7:30pm (except bingo nights) It’s not just a game, it’s a way of life! ✨
MEAT DRAW
at The Queens Arms
Friday 25 September 2026, 19:00
Pub, Entertainment
🥩 MEAT DRAW Premium local meats! 🥩 🗓 Every Friday • From 7pm 🎟 £1 a ticket — on sale all week from the bar! 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham Grab yours now! 😋
This Week in Brixham
Monday 21 September 2026
- 08:30 — Co-Working Space Monday at Mañana
- 16:00 — Wheel Ale Monday at The Queens Arms
Tuesday 22 September 2026
- 08:30 — Co-Working Space Tuesday at Mañana
- 17:00 — Tuesday Curry Club at The Prince William
Wednesday 23 September 2026
- 08:30 — Co-Working Space Wednesday at Mañana
- 17:00 — Wednesday Pizza Night at The Prince William
- 19:30 — Movie Night - Hamnet (2025 Cert. 12A) at Brixham Theatre
- 20:30 — OPEN MIC NIGHT at The Queens Arms
Thursday 24 September 2026
- 16:00 — Thursday Brixham Deliveries at The Pizza Co
- 17:00 — Thursday Steak Night at The Prince William
- 18:30 — Kitchen Takeover at Mañana
- 19:30 — EUCHRE NIGHT at The Queens Arms
- 20:00 — Chris Thomas at The Manor
Friday 25 September 2026
- 19:00 — MEAT DRAW at The Queens Arms
- 21:00 — Mermaid LIVE DJ - FRIDAY at The Mermaid
- 21:00 — SOHO LIVE DJ - FRIDAY at Soho
Saturday 26 September 2026
- 20:00 — Yonder Folk at The Manor
- 21:00 — SOHO LIVE DJ - SATURDAY at Soho
- 21:00 — Mermaid LIVE DJ - SATURDAY at The Mermaid
Sunday 27 September 2026
- 16:00 — Mermaid LIVE MUSIC - SUNDAY at The Mermaid
Food & Drink
OPEN MIC NIGHT
at The Queens Arms
Wednesday 23 September 2026, 20:30
Pub, Live Music
🎤 OPEN MIC NIGHT Live local talent every Wednesday! 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham ⏰ From 8:30pm Sing, play, or just enjoy the music — everyone’s welcome! ✨
Fresh seafood is Brixham's calling card. The town's working harbour lands one of the largest catches in England every morning, and that supply chain runs almost directly from boat to plate — restaurants and chippies along the quay serve fish that was swimming in Tor Bay hours earlier. Around the harbour and up into the steep streets behind it, you'll find everything from proper sit-down restaurants and harbourside bistros to no-frills fish and chip shops, plus a growing run of independent cafés and coffee shops for a slower start to the day.
Pubs are a big part of Brixham's food and drink scene too, many of them old fishermen's haunts with a genuinely maritime feel, serving pub food alongside a proper pint. For something more casual, the takeaway options along the front are built for eating while you watch the boats come in, and several spots offer outdoor seating right on the harbourside — weather permitting, it's one of the best settings for a meal in South Devon. A handful of venues are dog-friendly too, useful if you're working your way along the coast path towards Berry Head.
Whether you're after a proper sit-down seafood dinner after visiting the Fish Market, a quick coffee before a walk out to Berry Head, or a pint within sight of the breakwater and marina, Brixham's food and drink scene is built almost entirely around its harbour and its catch of the day.
Wheel Ale Monday
at The Queens Arms
Monday 21 September 2026, 16:00
Pub, Drinks Deal
🍻 WHEEL ALE MONDAY All ales £4 a pint — when paying by CASH! 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham 🗓 Every Monday
EUCHRE NIGHT
at The Queens Arms
Thursday 24 September 2026, 19:30
Pub, Games
🃏 EUCHRE NIGHT Play or watch — all welcome! 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham 🗓 Every Thursday • 7:30pm (except bingo nights) It’s not just a game, it’s a way of life! ✨
MEAT DRAW
at The Queens Arms
Friday 25 September 2026, 19:00
Pub, Entertainment
🥩 MEAT DRAW Premium local meats! 🥩 🗓 Every Friday • From 7pm 🎟 £1 a ticket — on sale all week from the bar! 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham Grab yours now! 😋
Mermaid LIVE DJ - FRIDAY
at The Mermaid
Friday 25 September 2026, 21:00
Nightclub, Pub
🧜 Get Your Friday Night On 🧜
Kitchen Takeover
at Mañana
Thursday 24 September 2026, 18:30
Food & Drink
Kitchen Takeovers presents: tbc meat and veggie option available
Entertainment
OPEN MIC NIGHT
at The Queens Arms
Wednesday 23 September 2026, 20:30
Pub, Live Music
🎤 OPEN MIC NIGHT Live local talent every Wednesday! 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham ⏰ From 8:30pm Sing, play, or just enjoy the music — everyone’s welcome! ✨
Brixham's entertainment scene leans into its harbour setting, with live music a regular feature in pubs along the quay and side streets — a natural fit for a town with such a strong maritime, working-harbour character. Quiz nights are a fixture in several pubs too, a good way to spend an evening if you're staying locally rather than just passing through for the day.
Beyond the pub scene, Brixham has a smaller spread of options for cinema, games and other indoor entertainment, useful on a wet day when the harbour and Berry Head aren't as appealing. Given the town's compact, steep-streeted centre, most entertainment venues are within easy walking distance of each other and the harbourside, so an evening out rarely means travelling far.
Whether you're after live music with a pint in hand, a pub quiz, or something to do on an evening away from the harbour, Brixham's entertainment options reflect its identity as a proper working town rather than a purpose-built resort.
Most entertainment venues around Brixham are easiest to reach on foot from the centre, so a self-guided evening taking in a couple of pubs or a live music venue is genuinely straightforward without needing to plan transport. Listings change fairly often — new bands, one-off events and seasonal programming all feature — so it’s worth checking a venue’s own listing close to your visit rather than assuming a fixed weekly schedule.
EUCHRE NIGHT
at The Queens Arms
Thursday 24 September 2026, 19:30
Pub, Games
🃏 EUCHRE NIGHT Play or watch — all welcome! 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham 🗓 Every Thursday • 7:30pm (except bingo nights) It’s not just a game, it’s a way of life! ✨
MEAT DRAW
at The Queens Arms
Friday 25 September 2026, 19:00
Pub, Entertainment
🥩 MEAT DRAW Premium local meats! 🥩 🗓 Every Friday • From 7pm 🎟 £1 a ticket — on sale all week from the bar! 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham Grab yours now! 😋
Mermaid LIVE DJ - FRIDAY
at The Mermaid
Friday 25 September 2026, 21:00
Nightclub, Pub
🧜 Get Your Friday Night On 🧜
Movie Night - Hamnet (2025 Cert. 12A)
at Brixham Theatre
Wednesday 23 September 2026, 19:30
Film
Hamnet is a 2025 historical drama film directed by Chloé Zhao, who co-wrote the screenplay with Maggie O'Farrell, based on the 2020 novel by O'Farrell.
SOHO LIVE DJ - SATURDAY
at Soho
Saturday 26 September 2026, 21:00
Nightclub, Pub
🎉 Saturday Night Party 🎉
Shopping
Brixham's shopping is concentrated in the streets just back from the harbour, with a strong showing of independent gift shops, arts and crafts outlets, and shops selling locally made goods — a natural fit for a town with a genuine working identity rather than a purpose-built shopping centre. The Fish Market and harbourside also bring a handful of shops selling fresh fish direct to visitors, a real point of difference from most seaside towns.
Beyond the harbourside, Brixham's steep streets are home to independent bakeries, delicatessens and health food shops, along with the usual mix of clothing and general shops you'd expect in a working town centre. Given the compact, walkable layout, most shopping is within easy reach of the harbour, so a browsing trip rarely takes you far from the water.
Whether you're after a gift with a genuine maritime connection, fresh fish from the market, or a browse through independent shops on the way up from the quay, Brixham's shopping scene reflects its identity as a real working harbour town.
Shopping around Brixham rewards a slower pace — many of the best finds are in smaller independent shops rather than a single big retail strip, so allowing time to wander rather than rushing between a fixed list of stops tends to pay off. Opening hours can vary between independent shops, particularly outside peak season, so checking a listing’s current hours before a special trip is worthwhile.
Brixham Fish Market
Fishmonger, Family & Attractions
Welcome to The World Famous Brixham Fish Market and Brixham Trawler Agents 🌍⚓️🐟
Brixham Maid
Delicatessen
Local cheese shop & creators of award winning artisan preserves. Amazing burgers 8oz Dartmoor Lamb, 8oz Beef, Duck Burger & pork burgers too!
Christmas Market
at The Scala - Town Hall
Food Market, Shopping, Christmas
Brixham Town Council hosts their annual Christmas Market with almost 30 stalls crammed with locally produced and created goods ideal for Christmas gifts, festive homeward and seasonal party treats.…
Cobble Lane Trading
Clothing & Accessories
Funky garments in linen ,cotton,tops dresses,hats rock ts, mens hats ,in house designs and lots lots more ,a kooky boutique for the fabulous
Family & Attractions
Brixham Escape Rooms
Entertainment, Family & Attractions
Escape Cap'n Minty Badger's clutches before he catches you rummaging through his cabin in search of fools gold...
Brixham's family attractions lean into its harbour setting — watching the fishing boats come in, exploring the Fish Market, and combining a walk along the breakwater with an ice cream is a genuinely good free day out for families, without needing a formal attraction at all. For something more structured, the town and surrounding area have a small selection of adventure and outdoor-focused attractions.
Berry Head, just outside town, adds a family-friendly outdoor option too — the nature reserve and fort remains are easy walking for most ages, with the added bonus of seabird spotting for kids interested in wildlife. Brixham's more limited range of big-ticket attractions compared to Paignton or Torquay is balanced by the genuine appeal of the working harbour itself.
Whether you're after a proper attraction or just a free day exploring the harbour and Berry Head, Brixham's family offering reflects its identity as a genuine working town rather than a purpose-built resort.
Most of Brixham’s family attractions are easiest to enjoy with a little planning around opening times and, where relevant, tide times for anything beach-based — checking a listing’s current details before setting out helps avoid a wasted trip. Combining a bigger attraction with simpler free options like a walk near Berry Head is an easy way to balance a family day out without overspending.
Brixham Fish Market
Fishmonger, Family & Attractions
Welcome to The World Famous Brixham Fish Market and Brixham Trawler Agents 🌍⚓️🐟
Coastal kayak Co
Adventure, For Kids, Water Sport, Yoga
Self guided kayak and paddleboard experiences delivered to your beach!
Point Field Smallholding C.I.C
Family & Attractions, For Kids, Activities, Nature, Wellness
Point field Smallholding C.I.C. is a community-focused smallholding offering hands-on animal experiences that promote wellbeing, learning, and connection with nature. Visitors can enjoy activities suc
Rock and Moor
Family & Attractions, Outdoor Education, Hiking, National Park
We specialise in outdoor adventures: expertly guided rock climbing, caving, hiking, scrambling and mountaineering, rock climbing skills coaching, hill and moorland navigation training and other…
Offers
Wheel Ale Monday
at The Queens Arms
Monday 21 September 2026, 16:00
Pub, Drinks Deal
🍻 WHEEL ALE MONDAY All ales £4 a pint — when paying by CASH! 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham 🗓 Every Monday
Local businesses around Brixham regularly post food and drink deals, particularly at restaurants and pubs around the harbour looking to fill quieter midweek periods with a discounted meal or a drinks offer. These are genuinely posted and managed by the businesses themselves, so they change often — worth checking close to your visit rather than relying on an old listing.
Given Brixham's working-harbour character, offers here tend to reflect real local businesses trying to attract custom rather than a large-scale commercial discount event, so expect a mix of small, genuine deals from independent restaurants, cafés and shops around the town.
Check back regularly for new food, drink and shopping deals from Brixham's independent businesses.
Offers around Brixham are typically time-limited and set directly by the business, so an offer that’s live today may not still be available on your next visit — it’s worth checking the specific listing’s current terms before you go rather than relying on a screenshot or a past visit. New offers are added by businesses on an ongoing basis, so it’s worth checking back if nothing currently listed suits your visit.
Because every offer here is published and managed directly by the business itself, checking the specific listing for full terms before you visit is more reliable than assuming an offer seen elsewhere still applies around Brixham.
Tuesday Curry Club
at The Prince William
Tuesday 22 September 2026, 17:00
Food Deal, Restaurant
Each curry served with all the trimmings and a selected drink for just £15 ! 😍
Thursday Steak Night
at The Prince William
Thursday 24 September 2026, 17:00
Food Deal, Restaurant
Enjoy Two Mouth Watering Westcountry Prime Sirloin Steaks, served with all the trimmings plus a Bottle Of Wine - for just £49 🥩🍷
Wednesday Pizza Night
at The Prince William
Wednesday 23 September 2026, 17:00
Food Deal, Restaurant
2 Large Margheritas + 2 Pints / Wines / Soft Drinks = £25 🍕
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For Kids
Coastal kayak Co
Adventure, For Kids, Water Sport, Yoga
Self guided kayak and paddleboard experiences delivered to your beach!
Beyond Brixham's bigger family days out at the harbour and Berry Head, the town has a smaller selection of listings specifically aimed at younger children — clubs, activities and kid-focused services that don't need a full day out to enjoy, useful for topping up a longer stay in the area.
Given Brixham's size, this category is naturally smaller than in the bigger Torbay resorts, but what's here is genuinely aimed at families with young children rather than a broader "family attraction" audience. It complements the town's bigger draws — the harbour, the Fish Market, Berry Head — with more everyday options for kids.
Whether you're after a kids' club or activity to fit around a longer stay, this category covers the smaller-scale, kid-specific options in and around Brixham.
Smaller, kid-specific activities around Brixham are worth checking directly for current age suitability and session times, since these can vary more than a big-attraction opening schedule. They’re a useful way to break up a longer family stay without needing to repeat a visit to the same bigger attraction twice.
Combining this with Mapzest's wider Family & Attractions listings gives the fullest picture of what's available for children and families around Brixham.
Point Field Smallholding C.I.C
Family & Attractions, For Kids, Activities, Nature, Wellness
Point field Smallholding C.I.C. is a community-focused smallholding offering hands-on animal experiences that promote wellbeing, learning, and connection with nature. Visitors can enjoy activities suc
The Three Musketeers
at Brixham Theatre
Theatre, Shows, Comedy, For Kids
Prepare for a hilarious and uproarious family farce brought to you by Our Star Theatre Company. This theatrical re-telling of The Three Musketeers is packed with laughter and audience participation!
Activities
Brixham's activities are shaped heavily by its coastal setting — hiking the South West Coast Path out to Berry Head is one of the best free activities in the area, and water sports including sailing, kayaking and paddleboarding are popular given the shelter of Tor Bay and the working harbour's slipways.
Outdoor education providers make use of the coastline too, running courses and sessions that take advantage of Brixham's genuine maritime setting rather than an artificial activity centre. For anyone preferring dry land, the town's steep streets mean a fair amount of incidental exercise just getting around, and running or cycling along the coast path is a popular way for locals to combine activity with the views.
Whether you're after hiking to Berry Head, water sports in the bay, or an outdoor education course, Brixham's activities reflect its genuine coastal, working-harbour setting.
Water-based activities in particular are worth checking for current conditions and tide times before you set out, and several providers around Brixham offer sessions suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced visitors. Combining an activity session with a walk near Berry Head is a popular way to fill a full day outdoors.
Because these listings come from the activity providers themselves where they maintain a profile, checking a specific listing above for current session times and conditions around Brixham is more reliable than assuming a fixed year-round schedule.
Coastal kayak Co
Adventure, For Kids, Water Sport, Yoga
Self guided kayak and paddleboard experiences delivered to your beach!
John Charles Park
Football
Community sports hub and event space - home of Brixham Development Academy and Brixham Town FC
Point Field Smallholding C.I.C
Family & Attractions, For Kids, Activities, Nature, Wellness
Point field Smallholding C.I.C. is a community-focused smallholding offering hands-on animal experiences that promote wellbeing, learning, and connection with nature. Visitors can enjoy activities suc
Rock and Moor
Family & Attractions, Outdoor Education, Hiking, National Park
We specialise in outdoor adventures: expertly guided rock climbing, caving, hiking, scrambling and mountaineering, rock climbing skills coaching, hill and moorland navigation training and other…
Nature
Brixham's standout natural attraction is Berry Head, a dramatic limestone headland just outside town that combines a nature reserve with sweeping views out across Tor Bay — one of the best spots on the English Riviera for spotting seabirds, including a significant guillemot colony, alongside the historic fort remains that share the site.
The town also has direct access to the South West Coast Path, making it easy to combine a walk out to Berry Head with time spent along the harbour itself. While Brixham isn't primarily known for its beaches compared to Paignton or Torquay, there are smaller coves and beach spots within reach for anyone wanting to combine the harbour town experience with time on the water.
Whether you're after the views and wildlife at Berry Head, a walk along the coast path, or a quieter beach spot nearby, Brixham's natural attractions are shaped by its dramatic headland setting at the edge of Tor Bay.
Conditions can change quickly on this stretch of coast, so checking tide times and weather before setting out — particularly for anything involving the water — is genuinely worthwhile. Combining time at Berry Head with a stop for food or drink nearby is an easy way to build a full day around Brixham’s natural attractions without much planning.
Access details for the natural sites around Brixham are drawn from the venues and organisations themselves where they maintain a listing, so it's worth checking a specific entry for current access information before a special trip out into Tor Bay.
Dolphin Boatyard
Restaurant, Clothing & Accessories, Arts & Craft, Apartment, Heritage Site, Lake & River
Welcome to the Dolphin Boatyard The largest and oldest boatyard on the River Dart which is now privately owned and operated by an excellent team of friendly and professional staff. Well worth visiting
Arts and Culture
A Kick Up The Arts
Art Gallery, Workshops
Art gallery, studio and workshops aimed at making art inclusive and fun
Brixham's arts and culture offering is shaped heavily by its maritime history — the town's heritage sites and museums focus on its fishing and naval past, and a visit to the Fish Market or the harbour itself is as much a piece of living history as any formal attraction. A handful of art galleries and workshops around the town add a more contemporary creative element alongside the historical focus.
Berry Head, just outside the town, adds a heritage dimension too, with its historic fort remains alongside the nature reserve — a genuine two-in-one for anyone interested in both history and the outdoors. Brixham's working-harbour character means its arts and culture scene is less polished than some Torbay neighbours, but it's genuinely rooted in the town's real history rather than built for tourists.
Whether you're after a museum covering Brixham's fishing heritage, a workshop or gallery in the town's steep streets, or the historic remains at Berry Head, the arts and culture scene here reflects Brixham's genuine maritime, working-harbour identity.
Combining a visit to one of the area’s heritage sites with time spent near Berry Head makes for a genuinely full day out, and several venues offer reduced entry or membership schemes worth checking directly with the site. Opening times for smaller galleries and museums can vary seasonally, so it’s worth checking a listing’s current hours, particularly if you’re visiting outside the main summer season.
Brixham Battery Heritage Museum
Heritage Site
The Brixham Battery Heritage Group maintain and run the museum and buildings of the former coastal artillery battery in Brixham, Devon
Brixham Heritage Museum
Museum
Dedicated to the history and heritage of the town of Brixham in Devon.
Brixham Town Hall
Business, Workshops
The Town Hall has function rooms and facilities which can be hired out. The Scala is a popular choice for children's parties, indoor markets and private events!
Colours of Brixham
Art Gallery
Lynne & artist sisters Elaine & Janet, along with artist friend Vivienne, can be found in the Colours of Brixham Art Gallery on Middle Street
Conference Room Hire - Town Hall
at Brixham Town Hall
Business, Workshops
The Town Hall is home to Brixham Town Council and has a great selection of function rooms and facilities which can be hired out privately.
Hair & Beauty
Glow Salon
Therapeutic, Hair Salon, Nails, Piercing, Beauty Salon
Glow is a cruelty-free alternative luxury salon built around community, creativity and self-care. Bringing together hair, beauty, luxury piercings and wellness under one roof.
A handful of independent salons and barbers serve the town, many just a short walk from the harbour, offering everything from a quick trim to a full pampering session before a night out.
Wellness
Claire Hawkins
Classes, Retreat
Pilates classes suitable for all levels, with a warm and welcoming vibe! 🧡
Brixham's wellness scene is modest but genuine, with a small number of spas, therapeutic treatment providers and fitness classes serving both residents and visitors. Given the town's working-harbour character, wellness here tends towards practical, locally run providers rather than large resort-style spa hotels.
The town's natural setting — the coast path, Berry Head, and the sea itself — offers its own kind of wellness too, with walking and open-water swimming popular among locals as a low-cost alternative to formal spa treatments. For a more structured retreat or class, a handful of local providers cover yoga, therapeutic treatments and similar wellness classes.
Whether you're after a spa treatment, a wellness class, or simply a walk along the coast path for a different kind of reset, Brixham's wellness offering reflects its practical, unpretentious character.
Many of the wellness providers around Brixham operate by appointment rather than drop-in, so booking ahead — particularly for spa treatments or popular class times — is generally worth doing rather than turning up on the day. Combining a treatment or class with time outdoors near Berry Head is a popular way to make the most of a wellness-focused visit here.
Glow Salon
Therapeutic, Hair Salon, Nails, Piercing, Beauty Salon
Glow is a cruelty-free alternative luxury salon built around community, creativity and self-care. Bringing together hair, beauty, luxury piercings and wellness under one roof.
Point Field Smallholding C.I.C
Family & Attractions, For Kids, Activities, Nature, Wellness
Point field Smallholding C.I.C. is a community-focused smallholding offering hands-on animal experiences that promote wellbeing, learning, and connection with nature. Visitors can enjoy activities suc
Signature studio
Therapeutic, Retreat
The Scala - Town Hall
at Brixham Town Hall
Business, Workshops, Antique, Clothing & Accessories, Handmade, Market, Classes
The Scala at the Town Hall is the largest event facitility available to hire and is perfect for parties, conferences and large events. Regular markets, jumble sales and fairs are also held here.
Seasonal
Christmas Market
at The Scala - Town Hall
Food Market, Shopping, Christmas
Brixham Town Council hosts their annual Christmas Market with almost 30 stalls crammed with locally produced and created goods ideal for Christmas gifts, festive homeward and seasonal party treats.…
Brixham's seasonal events tend to reflect the town's working-harbour identity — expect harbourside markets and gatherings around Christmas, and seasonal offers from local restaurants and shops tied to Easter and other key dates through the year. The town's heritage as a fishing port often shows through in how these are celebrated.
Given Brixham's size, seasonal events here are more genuinely local than the bigger, more commercial celebrations in Torquay, with a real community feel to Christmas lights and any harbourside gatherings. Halloween and other seasonal dates are marked by local businesses too, particularly those aimed at families.
Whether you're after Christmas markets by the harbour, Easter offers, or seasonal deals from local shops, Brixham's seasonal calendar reflects its genuine, close-knit working-town character.
Seasonal opening hours and event dates around Brixham can shift from year to year, so checking a specific listing’s current details close to the date is more reliable than assuming the same schedule as last year. Local businesses often post seasonal offers with limited availability, so acting on a deal you like rather than waiting is generally worthwhile.
This directory reflects real, currently published seasonal offers and events from businesses around Brixham rather than a fixed annual calendar, so it's genuinely worth checking back here as key dates approach rather than relying on what was listed last year.
Accommodation
Berry Head Apartments
at Berry Head Hotel
Apartment
Self Catering Apartments situated on the grounds of the Berry Head Hotel
Brixham has a good range of accommodation for a town its size, from guesthouses and bed and breakfasts around the harbour and town centre to holiday parks and touring and camping sites on the outskirts, well suited to visitors wanting to explore Tor Bay from a working harbour base rather than a purpose-built resort.
Given the town's popularity with walkers and sailors, several bed and breakfasts and guesthouses cater specifically to shorter, activity-focused stays, and a handful of apartments offer self-catering options with harbour or sea views. Hotels here tend towards smaller, independently run properties rather than large chains.
Whether you're after a harbourside guesthouse, a self-catering apartment, or a touring pitch on the edge of town, Brixham's accommodation reflects its identity as a genuine working harbour town.
Availability around Brixham can be genuinely tight during peak summer weekends and any local festival dates, so booking well ahead is worth doing if you have specific dates in mind. Prices and minimum-stay requirements vary by property and season, so checking a listing’s current terms directly is more reliable than assuming a fixed rate year-round.
Berry Head Hotel
Hotel
A Dog Friendly 4 Star South Devon Hotel offering unique accomodation near Torquay for Holidays, Short Breaks and Business Stays
Dolphin Boatyard
Restaurant, Clothing & Accessories, Arts & Craft, Apartment, Heritage Site, Lake & River
Welcome to the Dolphin Boatyard The largest and oldest boatyard on the River Dart which is now privately owned and operated by an excellent team of friendly and professional staff. Well worth visiting
Five, La Petite Maison
at La Petite Maison
Guesthouse
A 3 bedroom maisonette on the waterfront. 2 x Double Beds, 1 x Single Bed.
Travel
Getting around Brixham is straightforward thanks to the town's compact, walkable centre, but for reaching the town or venturing further afield, bus services connect Brixham to the rest of Torbay and beyond, and the harbour itself is a working stop for ferries during the summer season, including popular routes across the bay to Torquay.
Parking in Brixham is available around the harbour and in the town, though spaces near the waterfront can fill up during peak summer visiting hours — arriving earlier in the day or using one of the town's car parks a short walk from the harbour is generally the more reliable option. Taxis are available for onward travel, and the nearest train stations are outside Brixham itself, in Paignton or Torquay, connecting to the wider rail network.
Whether you're after a bus connection, a summer ferry across the bay, or somewhere to park near the harbour, Brixham's travel options reflect its position as a working harbour town on the edge of Tor Bay.
Timetables for buses, ferries and trains serving Brixham can vary by season, running less frequently outside the busy summer months, so it’s worth checking a specific listing’s current schedule rather than assuming a fixed year-round timetable. Booking parking or travel in advance is generally more useful during peak visiting periods than at quieter times of year.
Because these listings come from the operators themselves where they maintain a profile, checking a specific bus, ferry or train listing above is more reliable than relying on a general search for getting around Brixham and the wider Tor Bay area.
Brixham Central Parking
Parking
Zone 1 short stay Pay and display car park located in Brixham with 163 spaces.
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company - Brixham
Ferry
Based on the glorious South Devon coastline in South West England, enjoy your days out in Devon on our steam trains, boat trips and paddle steamer.
Business
Co-Working Space Monday
at Mañana
Monday 21 September 2026, 08:30
Coworking
Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm, intro offer with hot drinks included and fast WiFi. Pre-booking essential through manana.brixham@gmail.com
Brixham has a small but genuine business community beyond its fishing industry, including coworking spaces and networking groups aimed at the town's growing number of remote workers and small independent businesses. The town's working-harbour character means a strong base of trades and services too, from boat maintenance and marine services to the everyday businesses any working town needs.
For anyone visiting Brixham for work rather than just leisure, the town's compact centre means most business services are within easy walking distance of each other, and the harbourside cafés double as informal meeting spots for local networking. It's a smaller business scene than Torquay's, but genuinely rooted in the town's working, maritime economy.
Whether you're after a coworking space, a local networking group, or a business service in the town centre, Brixham's business scene reflects its identity as a real working harbour town rather than a purely tourist destination.
Given the more limited number of options around Brixham compared to a large city, it’s generally worth contacting a coworking space or service provider directly to check availability and current terms before visiting, particularly outside the main tourist season when some smaller operators adjust their opening hours.
Co-Working Space Wednesday
at Mañana
Wednesday 23 September 2026, 08:30
Coworking
Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm, intro offer with hot drinks included and fast WiFi. Pre-booking essential through manana.brixham@gmail.com
Co-Working Space Tuesday
at Mañana
Tuesday 22 September 2026, 08:30
Coworking
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Brixham Town Hall
Business, Workshops
The Town Hall has function rooms and facilities which can be hired out. The Scala is a popular choice for children's parties, indoor markets and private events!
Conference Room Hire - Town Hall
at Brixham Town Hall
Business, Workshops
The Town Hall is home to Brixham Town Council and has a great selection of function rooms and facilities which can be hired out privately.
Hot Desking - Town Hall
at Brixham Town Hall
Business, Workshops
The Town Hall is home to Brixham Town Council and has a great selection of function rooms and facilities which can be hired out privately.
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Featured in this Issue
Your A-Z directory of every mention in this issue.
| Name | Category | Address | Phone | Website | |
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A Kick Up The Arts | Art Gallery, Workshops | A Kick Up The Arts, 6 Bolton Street, Brixham TQ5 9DE | 07859 996368 | |
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Another Chapter | Toys | 13 The Quay, Brixham TQ5 8AW | 01803 882811 | |
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Berry Head | Nature Reserve | |||
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Berry Head Apartments | Apartment | Berry Head Hotel, Berry Head Rd, Brixham TQ5 9AJ | 01803 853225 | berryheadhotel.com/ |
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Berry Head Hotel | Hotel | Berry Head Hotel, Berry Head Rd, Brixham TQ5 9AJ | 01803 853225 | berryheadhotel.com/ |
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Boyce Brixham | Accommodation | |||
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Breakwater Beach | Beach | Breakwater Beach, Berry Head Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9AF | ||
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Breakwater Parking | Parking | Breakwater, Berry Head Road, Brixham, TQ5 9AF | 01803 207653 | |
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Brixham AFC - Wall Park | Football | Brixham AFC, Haycock Lane, Off Wall Park Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9UE | brixhamafc.co.uk/ | |
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Brixham Battery Heritage Museum | Heritage Site | Brixham Battery, Fishcombe Road, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8BX | 07933 793683 | brixhambattery.org/ |
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Brixham Central Parking | Parking | Brixham Central, Middle Street, Brixham, TQ5 8DY | 01803 207653 | |
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Brixham Escape Rooms | Entertainment, Family & Attractions | |||
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Brixham Fish Market | Fishmonger, Family & Attractions | |||
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Brixham Greengrocers | Greengrocers | Brixham Greengrocers, 37 Fore St, Brixham TQ5 8AA | 01803 927858 | |
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Brixham Heritage Museum | Museum | 01803856267 | ||
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Brixham Maid | Delicatessen | Brixham Maid, 28 Middle St, Brixham TQ5 8ER | 01803362862 | |
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Brixham Marina Car park | Parking | Brixham Marina, Berry Head Road, Brixham, TQ5 9AB | ||
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Brixham Theatre | Theatre | Brixham Theatre, Brixham Town Hall, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8T | 01803 415987 | brixhamtheatre.co.uk/ |
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Brixham Town Hall | Business, Workshops | Brixham Town Council, Town Hall, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA | 01803859678 | brixhamtowncouncil.gov.uk/brixham-town-hall/ |
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Centry Touring | Touring & Camping | Centry Touring, Centry Road, Berry Head, Brixham, Devon TQ5 9ET | 01803 856389 | centrytouring.co.uk/ |
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Churston Cove | Beach | Churston Cove, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0JE (Fishcombe Road/Brixham TQ5 8RU for parking before a woodland path descent.) | ||
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Claire Hawkins | Classes, Retreat | 07734084151 | ||
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Coastal kayak Co | Adventure, For Kids, Water Sport, Yoga | |||
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Cobble Lane Trading | Clothing & Accessories | |||
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Colours of Brixham | Art Gallery | Colours of Brixham, 48 Middle Street, Brixham, TQ5 8EJ, Devon, UK | 07929 265431 | |
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Conference Room Hire - Town Hall | Business, Workshops | Brixham Town Hall New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA | 01803859678 | |
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Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company - Brixham | Ferry | |||
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Dolphin Boatyard | Restaurant, Clothing & Accessories, Arts & Craft, Apartment, Heritage Site, Lake & River | Galmpton Creek Brixham, TQ5 0EH | 01803 842424 | |
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Fishcombe Cove | Beach | Fishcombe Cove, Fishcombe Hill, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8RU | ||
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Five, La Petite Maison | Guesthouse | 5 The Quay, Brixham, United Kingdom, TQ5 8AW | 01803 500809 | |
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Freshwater Parking | Parking | Freshwater, Blackball Lane, Brixham, TQ5 8BA | 01803 207653 | |
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Glow Salon | Therapeutic, Hair Salon, Nails, Piercing, Beauty Salon | 30-32 Middle Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8ER | 01803714179 | |
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Hot Desking - Town Hall | Business, Workshops | Brixham Town Council, Town Hall, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA | 01803859678 | |
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John Charles Park | Football | JC Park, North Boundary Road, Brixham, TQ58LH, United Kingdom | +44 7715 456664 | |
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Man Sands | Beach | Man Sands, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0AJ | ||
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Mañana | Pub | Mañana, 15 The Quay Brixham. TQ5 8AW | ||
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Mapzest | 07912843176 | |||
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Oxen Cove Parking | Parking | Oxen Cove, Brixham, TQ5 8AY | 01803 207653 | |
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Point Field Smallholding C.I.C | Family & Attractions, For Kids, Activities, Nature, Wellness | Mill Lane Galmpton TQ5 0ER | 07595396656 | pointfieldsmallholding.co.uk |
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Rock and Moor | Family & Attractions, Outdoor Education, Hiking, National Park | 07841416996 | ||
| Signature studio | Therapeutic, Retreat | ||||
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Soho | Nightclub | 1 Palk Street, Torquay, United Kingdom, TQ2 5EL | 01803 411585 | |
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The Manor | Pub | The Manor, 28 Higher Street, Brixham, United Kingdom, TQ5 8HW | 07884 555293 | |
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The Mermaid | Pub, Nightclub | The Mermaid, 2 King Street Brixham TQ5 9TF | 01803 882811 | |
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The Pizza Co | Takeaway | 50 Penn Lane, Brixham, TQ5 9NR | 07349 570937 | thedevonpizzaco.co.uk/ |
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The Prince William | Restaurant, Pub | Prince William, Quay, Berry Head Road, Brixham TQ5 9BW | 01803 854468 | |
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The Queens Arms | Pub | The Queens Hotel 31 Station Hill TQ5 8BN | 01803852074 | thequeensarmsbrixham.co.uk/ |
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The Scala - Town Hall | Business, Workshops, Antique, Clothing & Accessories, Handmade, Market, Classes | Brixham Town Council, Town Hall, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA | 01803859678 |