Things To Do near Broadsands Beach
Brixham Heritage Fishing Fleet, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Once home to one of the largest fleets of wooden sailing trawlers in the world Brixham was once home to one of the largest fleets of wooden sailing trawlers in the world. Today, visitors can see six of these moored in Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour. 'Brixham Harbour ... during the late 19th...
Dart Valley Trail, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Long distance walking trail by the River Dart The Dart Valley Trail is a beautiful long distance trail that runs along the banks of the River Dart and Estuary in South Devon. The trail connects Totnes to Dartmouth on the South Devon coast. Running north west to south east, the Dart Val...
Paignton Pier, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Pier at Paignton Beach Victorian pleasure pier at the heart of The English Riviera. First opened in 1879, Paignton Pier offers fine views of Tor Bay. Torquay is to the north and Brixham to the south. Also visit Princess Pier and Teignmouth Pier in the local area. Location of Paign...
Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Between Brixham Inner Harbour and Brixham Breakwater and Lighthouse Sandwiched between Brixham Inner Harbour and Brixham Breakwater and Lighthouse, a great place to watch boats come and go. Brixham Breakwater Beach is by the outer harbour and Berry Head is a little further on via the South W...
Brixham South West Coast Path Walk, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
The South West Coast Path at Brixham Brixham is one of the UK's most important and beautiful fishing ports at the southern end of Torbay. Follow the South West Coast Path east and then south and you'll leave the busy port and walk high cliffs on your way to the mouth of the River Dart and Estuary...
Paignton Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Very popular holiday beach in the heart of The English Riviera Long, sandy beach on either side of Paignton Pier at the centre of Tor Bay on The English Riviera. Very popular with tourists during the holiday season. Paignton Green runs behind Paignton Beach. Paignton Harbour is at...
Greenway (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Agatha Christie's holiday home Once Agatha Christie's holiday home, today Greenway is a National Trust property in a glorious setting above the River Dart near Dartmouth and Kingswear. 'Here you are given a glimpse into the lives of the famous author Agatha Christie and her family. T...
Brixham Breakwater Beach, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Pebble beach near the centre of Brixham Brixham Breakwater Beach is a pebble beach on the east side of Brixham Breakwater. There's a cafe and facilities behind the beach. We'd recommend wandering around the side of Brixham Marina and Outer Harbour to get to the beach. There's limited parkin...
Kirkham House (English Heritage), Brixham, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Lesser known English Heritage property on The English Riviera 'Late medieval house, restored in the 1960s. Furnished with modern furniture, illustrating traditional craftmanship. Managed in association with the Paignton Heritage Society.' (English Heritage handbook) Location of ...
Greenway/Dittisham Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Ferry connecting Greenway (National Trust) and the pretty village of Dittisham A ferry runs between Greenway Quay just below Greenway (National Trust) on the east side of the River Dart and a pontoon in the pretty village Dittisham on the west side of the River Dart. The Ferry Boat I...
Greenway Quay, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Quay from which to explore the lower section of the River Dart Quay below Greenway (National Trust) which was once Agatha Christie's holiday home. Ferries run from Greenway Quay across the water to Dittisham or down the River Dart to Dartmouth. Ring the bell on the quay to take th...
Dartmouth/Greenway Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Ferry running between Dartmouth and Agatha Christie's holiday home at Greenway (National Trust) The ferry to Greenway Quay and the National Trust's Greenway is a super boat trip. Head down to the embankment and pontoon by Dartmouth Harbour. The ferry takes you from the busy Dartmou...
Torbay/Tor Bay, Torquay, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
One of the UK's great holiday destinations Torbay, or Torbados as the locals call it, is a glorious semicircle of coastline running from Hope's Nose in the north down to Berry Head in the south. When the sun's out, it can be spectacular. It's also packed with visitor attractions and lined with su...
Ferry Boat Inn, Dartmouth, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
Wonderful riverside setting in South Devon The Ferry Boat Inn takes its name from the ferry that runs between the pretty village Dittisham and Greenway Quay below Greenway (National Trust). It's a wonderful setting on the west bank of the River Dart. Location of the Ferry B...
Shoalstone Outdoor Pool, Brixham, South Devon (approx. 2 miles away)
One of many superb outdoor pools along the Westcountry coast Explore the Westcountry coast and you'll come across lots of outdoor pools. Some are small with squat walls that retain sea water at low tide. Others are large public pools. Shoalstone Outdoor Pool is an example of the latter. Situ...