Shoalstone Lido - Berry Head Road, Brixham, TQ5 9FT

Brixham Breakwater Pier, Brixham TQ5 9AF

Protecting Brixham Harbour is the massive structure of Brixham Breakwater, stretching for half a mile offshore. It's a pleasant walk along the length, and from the far end you gain a very different perspective of the harbour and town.
Brixham Breakwater is a great spot for fishing.
During storms, some spectacular, huge waves smash over the breakwater: this makes for some great photography, but never go onto the breakwater itself in such conditions.

Breakwater Beach - Berry Head Road, Brixham, TQ5 9AJ 

You'll find this pretty little cove tucked in between Berry Head and the Brixham Marina breakwater, along the coast from the busy fishing harbour of Brixham. The water at this small shingle beach is as clean as it is clear - part of the reason the beach has been awarded a Blue Flag for the last few years.

St Mary's Bay - Brixham, TQ5 9QF - 

Just off the South West Coast Path is St Mary's Bay; Brixham's largest beach. This delightful secluded sand and shingle beach has interesting rock formations and is  surrounded by cliffs. From where you can enjoy panoramic views of the area from the coastal path overlooking the beach.

Fishcombe Cove - Brixham, TQ5 8RB

The beautiful little shingle beach of Fishcombe on the outskirts of Brixham is a quiet, peaceful little cove surrounded on all sides by tall cliffs and wooded hillsides. The beach is very sheltered and an idyllic spot if you want to escape the crowds of Brixham town with a small alfresco beach hut cafe.

Churston Cove - Brixham, TQ5 8AY 

Churston Cove is a scenic, shingle and rock beach with a crystal clear sea that's surrounded by spectacular wooded scenery and cliffs. The entrance to Brixham Harbour is also visible from the beach, complementing the beautiful natural scenery, without affecting the natural charm of the cove.

Broadsands Beach - Paignton, TQ4 6LL

Broadsands is a beautiful long sandy beach in an idyllic rural setting with a  gently sloping gradient. At low tide interesting rock pools are exposed at the southern end of the beach and there are good views of the Dartmouth Steam Railway, which crosses two Brunel viaducts near the beach. The long promenade provides a level walk to both ends of the beach and has brightly colourful beach huts that you can hire out for the day.  

Goodrington Sands - Paignton, TQ4 6LN

Beautiful Goodrington with its long, sandy beach is set in a wonderfully attractive, sheltered bay. With a seaside award there's lots of great activities. You’ll love the picturesque steam train running close behind the gentle curve of gaily-painted beach huts. There’s also a splendid promenade, boating lake, Rock Walk Gardens, a large waterpark and a range of kiosks and eateries.

Coleton Fishacre

Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Devon, TQ6 0EQ

Travel back in time to the Jazz Age at the holiday home of the D'Oyly Carte family. Built in the Arts and Crafts style and imbued in Art Deco elegance, you can get an insight into the 1920s life ’upstairs and downstairs’. Or lose yourself in the magical 12-hectare (30-acre) garden: viewpoints give enticing glimpses out to sea, paths weave through glades past tranquil ponds, and tender plants from the Mediterranean, South Africa and New Zealand thrive in the moist and sheltered valley. 

Greenway

Greenway Road, Galmpton, near Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0ES

Agatha Christie described Greenway as “the loveliest place in the world”. It was here that she had her holiday home, on the banks of the River Dart. The house is filled with important and varied collections including first editions of her novels and home to archaeological artefacts. From walled gardens to riverside woodland, the informal garden at Greenway is very relaxed and tranquil. There are hidden gems to discover, views to admire and places to relax. 

Berry Head National Nature Reserve

Gillard Rd, Brixham TQ5 9AP

This stunning headland, with its iconic lighthouse and Napoleonic Fort, is surrounded by water on three sides and offers exceptional views across Torbay and beyond. The headland towers 200 feet above the English Channel protecting what was an important naval anchorage during the Napoleonic War. There are two garrisoned forts (dating back to 1795) that were built to protect Brixham Harbour from the perceived threat of French Invasion. You can enjoy some superb coastal walks, spot a wide range of wildlife on land and at sea, or simply relax in the award winning ‘Guardhouse Cafe’ - 01803 855 778

Battery Gardens

Fishcombe Road, Brixham, TQ5 8RU

Lupton House

Brixham Road, Churston Ferrers, TQ5 0LD

Lupton House is a Grade II building set in beautiful parkland on the outskirts of Brixham. To the south of the main house there is a formal Italianate Garden also listed. The Coach House is now a delightful café. Lupton House host a number of workshops, events, festivals and e a thriving centre for the community.

Paignton Zoo

Totnes Road, Paignton, TQ4 7EU

Paignton Zoo is one of the UK's top zoos and part of the Wild Planet Trust. With over 2,000 animals andcountless amazing plants across 80 acres of beautiful, spacious grounds, you’re in for a fantastic day out! It's a place to roam, discover, explore and get in touch with nature.