Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Brixham

Brixham is a town in Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom, home to about 16,693 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Man and Boy (1 km), St. Mary the Virgin (1 km) and Fishcombe Cove (1 km).

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Brixham, Devon and Torbay
Brixham, Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Brixham at a glance

Location
Devon and Torbay district, Devon and Torbay, United Kingdom
Population
about 16,693
Coordinates
50.3943° N, 3.5158° W
Places within 50 km
48 (38 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Brixham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Brixham: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Brixham

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Brixham. The closest is William Prince of Orange (1 km); the best-known is Man and Boy (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Brixham

57 churches within 100 km of Brixham. The closest is All Saints (1 km); the best-known is St. Mary the Virgin (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Brixham

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Brixham. The closest is Haytor Rocks (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Haytor Rocks · viewpoint · Devon and Torbay · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Aish Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Greator Rocks · viewpoint · Somerset · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Hound Tor · viewpoint · Somerset · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Ryder's Hill · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~37 km · Must-see
  • High Peak · viewpoint · Somerset · ~43 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Brixham

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Brixham. The closest is Fishcombe Cove (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Brixham

11 parks within 100 km of Brixham. The closest is Paignton Zoo (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Brixham

5 treks within 100 km of Brixham. The closest is Orange Way (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Brixham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brixham
  2. 1 km Man and Boy · heritage site, Devon and Torbay
  3. 1 km Fishcombe Cove · beach, Devon and Torbay
  4. 2 km Elberry Cove · beach, Devon and Torbay
  5. 3 km St. Mary the Virgin · church, Devon and Torbay
  6. 1 km St Mary's Bay · beach, Devon and Torbay
  7. 2 km Back to Brixham

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From travellers near Brixham

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How to reach Brixham

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    Within 15 km of Brixham

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brixham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1262William Prince of Orange (1 km)
    Churches1057All Saints (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints725Haytor Rocks (33 km)
    Beaches & coast914Fishcombe Cove (1 km)
    Parks111Paignton Zoo (7 km)
    Treks15Orange Way (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Dartmoor Zoological Park (43 km)
    Caves33Windmill Hill Cavern (1 km)
    Museums23Brixham Heritage Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions23Time and Tide Bell (1 km)
    Buddhist sites01Axminster Monastery (71 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Wimbleball Dam (92 km)

    Brixham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brixham?

    Man and Boy (heritage site, about 1 km), St. Mary the Virgin (church, about 1 km), Fishcombe Cove (beach, about 1 km), St Mary's Bay (beach, about 2 km), Elberry Cove (beach, about 3 km), Berry Head Lighthouse (heritage site, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Brixham?

    48 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 beaches & coast, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest fort to Brixham?

    William Prince of Orange, about 1 km by road; Man and Boy (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Brixham?

    All Saints, about 1 km by road; St. Mary the Virgin (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Brixham?

    Haytor Rocks, about 33 km by road; Aish Tor (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brixham?

    Start in Brixham, visit Man and Boy, then Fishcombe Cove, then Elberry Cove, then St. Mary the Virgin, then St Mary's Bay, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brixham?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Brixham

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Brixham’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Brixham on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.