Brixham – a small Fishing Port in South Devon, an old Coastal Holiday Resort, next to Paignton and Torquay? Right? WRONG!
Brixham (derived from Brioc a family name and ham – a suffix for town) is MORE….much MUCH MORE!
Let us introduce you to it and show you how much more!
Prehistoric Berry Head; Saxon Settlements, the Domesday Book, the growth of Fishtown and All Saints Church and the older Cowtown and St Mary’s Church.
William Of Orange; Abide With Me, Napoleon, War Battery Fortifications , The Great Storm of 1866, The RNLI, the historic Brixham Railway Line, WW1 / WW2 and D-Day departures , postWar Holiday Camps, redevelopment and modern day developments at “The Cove” at Fishcombe / Moorings Reach / Marina etc.
The early Fishing Industry, Limestone Quarries and Iron Mining; , 19th century Fishing and Boat Building dominance , sail / rope / net-making and the long forgotten “ice factory” the slow decline in the early 20th century , regrowth later in that period to the thriving progressive and growing Fishing Fleet and modern Marina that we enjoy today with great pride. Our historic thriving Yacht Club, amazing Gig Teams, Vigilance , Water Sports, Fish, fish and more fish and Mr Fish.
A great assortment of bespoke local Shops and Outlets in and around the Town and surrounds, proudly keeping the Brixham and local Brands alive, Berry Head Hotel ; Brixham Maid , Hollyann; Bertie & Crew , Porridge , Vimutti, Bays Brewery , Absolute Sales & Lettings ; i-scream; some outstanding Dining; Cuisine , Pubs and Bars and so much more!
Pirates, Prime Ministers, globally known Artists, Actors and Writers, famous Sportsmen and women, the Harbour, Fore Street , Middle Street , the old Harbour, the New Harbour, Man + Boy statue; Brixham RFC; countless hidden passages and secret corners, outstanding Coastline , Brixham Battery Museum and Gardens, beautiful Woodland Walks and steps, steps and more steps (which we will carefully seek to avoid!) hidden and stunning Coves!
So much to see and do, you’ll want to come back time and time again!
Come and Discover Brixham with us, with Art Work and with hidden tales and stories and modern day twists and turns.
A BIG THANK YOU too, to everyone in this wonderful Town who has helped and assisted us over the years since 2017. Too many to mention. Particular thanks though in this past year 2025; to Martin + Sue the Owners of Curlew 1 , The Cove Fishcombe for their generosity of FREE accommodation whilst painting new Murals. Thanks too to Adam and Sally and all at Walton Cleaning Services.
Last but not least in the past few months, the Lavender Mob, the guys at Vimutti, the wonderful Sandra and our outstanding and very patient web developers at LukeTom.com, a fantastic local business that it has been great to work with, and to ALL of you who have stopped and had a chat with us during our painting process.