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Brixham is a town defined by its relationship with the water, built around a deep-water harbour that remains home to one of the busiest fishing fleets in the UK. Unlike many of its neighbours in Torbay, it feels less like a seasonal resort and more like a working coastal community, where the early morning activity of the fish market sets the pace for the day. The town’s geography is steep and tiered; narrow streets and limestone cottages climb the cliffs away from the quay, offering vantage points over the Breakwater and across to Torquay. Historically, it is known as the site where William of Orange landed in 1688, but locally, the focus is often on the practicalities of coastal life, from the reliable Berry Head lighthouse to the sheltered marina. While it can get busy with visitors in the height of summer, the town’s core identity remains rooted in its maritime industry and its rugged, limestone landscape.