On a warm summer's day in August, I took a trip to the little town of Brixham with my grandparents and mum. On the coast in the South-West, the area is known for its position in the fishing industry and is centred around its picturesque harbour, so I was looking forward to spending an afternoon walking around there!
We started the afternoon with fish and chips at the Poopdeck Restaurant overlooking the harbour. There was a nautical theme, hence the name, and a wide variety of delicious fresh seafood available.
Next to the harbour, there is also a collection of cute colourful houses grouped to form a pretty scene. The choppy layout echoes the spread out crowd of little boats below in a perfect mixture of town and sea.
Away from the water, the streets of Brixham continue to have a relaxed mood. We passed plenty of cafés, places to eat and trinket shops walking through, as well as bunches of flowers, strings of lights and lines of bunting. The West Country Deli is a small but warm café, where we stopped- I loved the ranged of baked goods and hot drinks available. Nothing beats a cream tea in the sun in a cute little town!
I would definitely recommend a visit if you’re looking for an afternoon out in the South-West, particularly if you’re looking for a peaceful escape. There is lots more I didn’t see, and I’m sure there are plenty of events and activities running all the time, so it may be worth looking into before you go.
