Explore Brixham and its Surroundings

The Seahorse Restaurant (4.1 miles)
The Seahorse is the brainchild of award winning restaurateur, food writer, chef and founder of the renowned FishWorks chain Mitch Tonks and long term friends Mark Ely and Mat Prowse. Inspired by travels in the Mediterranean, The Seahorse, with seats for 40 diners, offers an experience with great food served in a relaxed but informal surroundings.
www.seahorserestaurant.co.uk

Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway (3.5 miles)
Running between Paignton and Kingswear, go for a simple train ride or buy a combined ticket for a day out that includes a river cruise or a boat trip along the coast.

Dartmouth (4.1 miles)
Historically, Dartmouth was of strategic importance as a port used in the crusades of 1147 and 1190. Dominated by Britannia Royal Naval College, it has two fortified castles protecting the mouth of the River Dart. There are many historical buildings, a cobbled market place, shops, galleries, gourmet restaurants and delicatessens. National Trust Gardens, the South West Coast Path and clean beaches are nearby.

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park (3.8 miles)
One of the best zoos in the country, famous for its conservation work and animal welfare programmes.
www.paigntonzoo.org.uk

Living Coasts (4.4 miles)
This zoo is all about coastal creatures, from seals and penguins to plants.
www.livingcoasts.org.uk

Newbarn Farm Cottages and Angling Centre (4.9 miles)
Six coarse fishing lakes plus the option to charter a boat from Paignton or Brixham for sea fishing.
www.newbarnfarm.com

Anyfish Anywhere UK Ltd (5.0 miles)
Sea angling supplies.

Brixham Bait and Tackle (.2 miles)
Angling supplies.
www.brixhambaitandtackle.co.uk

Higher Street Gallery (4.2 miles)
An accessible gallery with lots of jewellery, toys, ceramics and photography - good for gift shopping.

Coombe Gallery (4.1 miles)
A wonderful selection of contemporary textiles, jewellery, paintings, photography and sculpture.
www.coombegallery.com

Coleton Fishacre (3.4 miles)
A fine example of Arts and Crafts style architecture, with lovely Art Deco interiors. The gardens cling to the valley sides and feature a rare collection of exotic plants.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Spice Bazaar (4.1 miles)
That rare thing - an Indian restaurant with a fantastic contemporary menu alongside curry favourites.
www.spicebazaar.co.uk

The New Angel (4.1 miles)
This restaurant barely needs any introduction; celebrity chef John Burton Race has won numerous awards for his fabulous take on fresh seafood at this Dartmouth institution.
www.thenewangel.co.uk

Hooked (4.2 miles)
A really creative menu based on locally caught fish and seafood.

The Little Theatre (4.4 miles)
High quality theatre from the Torbay Operatic Society.

Devon Sailing (4.2 miles)
Weekend or full week sailing courses around the south coast.
www.devonsailing.com

River Link (4.2 miles)
Cruises up and down the Dart River; try the Sunday Lunch Cruise or even the Murder Mystery Cruise for added fun.
www.riverlink.co.uk

The Picnic Boat (3.9 miles)
Combine a trip up the River Dart with a gourmet treat.
www.thepicnicboat.co.uk

African Queen (4.2 miles)
Fishing trips, picnic cruises or dolphin and seal watching.
www.theafricanqueen.co.uk

Brixham Belle Cruises (2.4 miles)
Day cruises along the coast and then up the River Dart or evening cruises to watch the sunset.
www.torbaybelle.co.uk

Dartmouth Castle (4.3 miles)
Take a boat trip from Dartmouth Quay to explore this well preserved 14th Century castle.
www.english-heritage.org.uk

Greenway (3.1 miles)
A very pretty woodland garden on the banks of the River Dart. Arriving by boat is a great way to begin your visit.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Brixham Museum (.1 miles)
Lots to look at here, but the centrepiece is the Maritime Gallery.

Torquay Museum (4.7 miles)
Having just had almost a million pounds spent on it, Torquay Museum is one of Devon’s best. Exhibitions range from archeology and natural history to a reconstructed Victorian kitchen and a feature on Agatha Christie, who was born here.
www.torquaymuseum.org

The Blue Walnut (4.8 miles)
It’s not just about the food here - there is often live jazz and there’s a Nickleodeon cinema inside, too.
www.thebluewalnut.co.uk

Kingswear (4.0 miles)
Teetering on a little headland that stretches into the River Dart, Kingswear faces Dartmouth across the water, and has just as much Devon charm. Being in Kingswear is all about slowing down and taking time to relax and watch the yachts bob on the river, enjoy really fresh seafood at a waterfront café or mooch around the shops and galleries. If you fancy exploring the river, try a trip on the Picnic Boat, with luxury picnic hampers provided as you sail along.

Paignton (3.9 miles)
Families have been flocking to Paignton for generations to enjoy a traditional English seaside resort. Much loved by the Victorians, the pleasures of Paignton have changed little – sand castle building, picnics on the beach and a dip in the sea. Paignton Zoo has a world-wide reputation for its conservational aims and offers an excellent day out for animal lovers; state-of-the-art enclosures afford the animals greater freedom to exhibit natural behaviour, which in turn makes for an exciting display for visitors.

Nonstop Sail (4.2 miles)
NONSTOP Sail offers adventure sailing trips, 'gap year' and 'career break' opportunities, plus a full range of short yachting courses. Based in Dartmouth and an RYA accredited sailing school they provide RYA practical and shore based certificates as well as Mile Builder, Revision and Experience courses.
www.nonstopsail.com