Memories

Brixham is a historic fishing port with a long and rich history and was featured in Sky Atlantic's 10 part series "Fishtown" in 2011. Known as "The Mother of Trawling", Brixham remains one of the UK's busiest fishing ports. Modern beam trawlers land their catch at the "new" Fish Market which opened in the 1970's and which was recently redeveloped to provide a new, ultra modern centre for the fishing industry.

Brixham is surrounded by stunning landscapes with many vantage points offering spectacular panoramic views of Torbay. Berry Head National Nature Reserve is Torbay's most important wildlife site and the views are simply breathtaking. Sitting atop the 200 feet high cliffs is a fortress constructed in Napoleonic times, but earlier settlements on the site date back to the early Iron Age. Brixham's picturesque harbour is the focal point of the town, overlooked by pretty colour-washed cottages, it is alive with the sounds, smells and tastes of the fishing industry.