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Brixham is situated at the southern end of Torbay across its bay and has been built around the harbour which is used as a dock for fishing trawlers. Evidence of the town first coming into existence dates back to the Saxon times and Brixham has grown and progressed immensely since then. The town of Brixham now has a population of over 17,400 and is also a popular tourist attraction partly because of the Golden Hind which is a replica of Sir Francis Drake’s ship.
While the town of Brixham has always been and is still known as a fishing port and this is its major economical strength there are also other local industries operating in Brixham. The town of Brixham was the largest fishing port during the Middle Ages and its status as an important port still holds today. Other local industries functioning in Brixham include limsetones and ochre quarrying which are used to make agricultural fertilizers, breakwater for houses and roads and paint. Transport sector developments have led to the establishment of easy links between Brixham and other nearby areas of importance such as Torbay, Paignton, Kingswear, Churston and Goodrington.
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Towns and Villages near Brixham
Ashprington – Located approximately eight miles away from the town of Brixham, Ashprington is a picture-perfect village with beautiful small stone cottages with roofed doors and lattice windows. Local attractions in the village near Brixham include an impressive church with a 14th century tower that offers great views of the countryside, old paper mill buildings, many pubs, Bowden House and its museum, Avenue Cottage and Ashprington Point.
Blackawton – one of the oldest villages around Brixham, Blackawton is located just 10 miles away from the town. This village near Brixham is known for the church of St. Michael, the ruins of the manor house of Oldstone and vineyards that are being developed in more recent times.
Things to do and Places to see in Brixham
Brixham Museum – if you are a fan of history and art, the B Brixham Museum is a must see for you. This museum in the town of Brixham features the top collections of the area’s local history including intriguing artefacts, pictures, paintings, antiques and maps that date back to several centuries ago.
Greenway in Brixham – if you are planning a relaxing day out with family and friends while in or around the town of Brixham, Greenway should definitely be on your list of top destinations. Located on Greenway Road, Galmpton, Brixham, this stretch of countryside features beautiful gardens on the River Dart bank. The gardens include a selection of rare shrubs, plans and trees that also attract wildlife and birds.
Popular Personalities in Brixham
The town of Brixham is home to many popular names such as authors Roland Daniel and Robert Graves and ship owner Samuel Calley just to name a few.
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