The harbour itself is a joy to explore, backed by restaurants and cafés, while a full-sized replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship, the Golden Hind, is open for all to see. From here you can catch ferries to Torquay, venture out in kayaks or walk along the coast to Breakwater Beach and out to Berry Head National Nature Reserve. Whatever you choose, there are heaps of good Brixham campsites in the local area, the best of which make the Hipcamp shortlist.
At the south-western end of Torbay, the sand and shingle bay known as the English Riviera, the old fishing village of Brixham is one of Devon's real treasures. There are heaps of good Brixham campsites in the local area, the best of which make the Hipcamp shortlist.