Hello all, the school holidays have arrived and hopefully plenty of you are coming to Brixham. We're just finishing off torbay Lifeboat week which starred our very own brave boys giving a great demonstration, a wing walking spectacular, parachute drop display and plenty of other activities. Next weekend, 31st July, is Cowtown Carnival which culminates in a fun parade in the early evening. There are plenty of other things to do in Brixham and the surrounds in the holidays. Why not take a ferry trip, visit the Steam Rally in Churston, visit the golden hind, go on the Brixham ghostwalk, brave the fresh sea for a swim, sample the locally caught fish......
See you in Brixham
Saturday, 24 July 2010
Friday, 7 May 2010
Brixham World Record Holders again
Hello all, Brixham did it again, the world record for gathering of pirates was recaptured last weekend from Portland. Despite mixed weather and biting winds 1722 hearty souls were counted beating the record by 52. Well done to all. The weekend was full of piratical shenanigans and a good time was had by all. Make sure you participate next year, it's one of the best weekends.
Now into May and the town is warming up and visitors are growing. What's next in Brixham? Lots linked to Torbay Geopark and Berry head including a rockpool ramble, geology walk and a Bat walk. Talking of BAT's, this is a group now running the theatre and scala hall and they are having a launch day on May 22nd, please go along and support. The Brixham ghost walk's have restarted, Sunday's in May, and at the end of the month is the Heritage Festival with the usual smorgasbord of events and activities including the opening parade on the 29th and the spectacular fireworks display also on the 29th in the late evening.
Now into May and the town is warming up and visitors are growing. What's next in Brixham? Lots linked to Torbay Geopark and Berry head including a rockpool ramble, geology walk and a Bat walk. Talking of BAT's, this is a group now running the theatre and scala hall and they are having a launch day on May 22nd, please go along and support. The Brixham ghost walk's have restarted, Sunday's in May, and at the end of the month is the Heritage Festival with the usual smorgasbord of events and activities including the opening parade on the 29th and the spectacular fireworks display also on the 29th in the late evening.
Friday, 23 April 2010
Pirate & Shanty Festival
An exciting event is almost upon us - the Annual Brixham Pirate & Shanty Festival is set to raid Brixham from Friday 30th April - Monday 3rd May with plenty of Yo Ho Ho Fun, games, music and dance. A must event for the whole family.
The festival opens with a Pirates of the Caribbean flavour from 6.00pm on Friday - a taste of the Caribbean from Mama's kitchen with the heat turned up for the fire breathing and limbo dancing. Part of the Festival is the "Aargh Factor" contest of Shanty & Folk music - sure to get those feet tapping and hands clapping.
Saturday is an action packed day with plenty to entertain you from visiting one of Brixham Heritage vessels 'Vigilance' to Treasure Hunts and workshops from 10.00am to the not to be missed sea battle upon the Golden Hind at 9.00pm - Stand by to repel boarders Simon!
On Sunday the fun continues but the highlight of the day will be the Guinness World Record Attempt for the Largest Gathering of Pirates - Brixham held the record last year with over 1300 pirates - then lost it again................its time to grab it back and bring it home and YOU can help.
To qualify you have to register and dress as a pirate - each pirate must wear an eye patch, a pirate hat/bandana/appropriate trousers/shirt/dress and carry a sword. Go on.........you know you want to! The great countdown starts at 2.15pm then the fun carries on with yet more music and mayhem ending with the famous Brixham Ghost Walk at 7.30pm - join in if you think you're hard enough......it's scary stuff (Meet at the Prince William Statue).
The Pirate Market takes place on Sunday so make sure you have plenty of dubloons to spend on a treasure or two for yourself and the music and family fun goes on.
All motley crew are welcome so come on down for some swashbuckling fun with Cap'n Jack and his sidekicks.
Don't forget that Brixham welcomes Pirates every Thursday throughout the summer - so make a note of Pirate Thursdays if you are looking for some family fun.
The festival opens with a Pirates of the Caribbean flavour from 6.00pm on Friday - a taste of the Caribbean from Mama's kitchen with the heat turned up for the fire breathing and limbo dancing. Part of the Festival is the "Aargh Factor" contest of Shanty & Folk music - sure to get those feet tapping and hands clapping.
Saturday is an action packed day with plenty to entertain you from visiting one of Brixham Heritage vessels 'Vigilance' to Treasure Hunts and workshops from 10.00am to the not to be missed sea battle upon the Golden Hind at 9.00pm - Stand by to repel boarders Simon!
On Sunday the fun continues but the highlight of the day will be the Guinness World Record Attempt for the Largest Gathering of Pirates - Brixham held the record last year with over 1300 pirates - then lost it again................its time to grab it back and bring it home and YOU can help.
To qualify you have to register and dress as a pirate - each pirate must wear an eye patch, a pirate hat/bandana/appropriate trousers/shirt/dress and carry a sword. Go on.........you know you want to! The great countdown starts at 2.15pm then the fun carries on with yet more music and mayhem ending with the famous Brixham Ghost Walk at 7.30pm - join in if you think you're hard enough......it's scary stuff (Meet at the Prince William Statue).
The Pirate Market takes place on Sunday so make sure you have plenty of dubloons to spend on a treasure or two for yourself and the music and family fun goes on.
All motley crew are welcome so come on down for some swashbuckling fun with Cap'n Jack and his sidekicks.
Don't forget that Brixham welcomes Pirates every Thursday throughout the summer - so make a note of Pirate Thursdays if you are looking for some family fun.
Thursday, 1 April 2010
Easter and April
Well April is now upon us and this weekend is traditionally the start of the tourism season, and what charming weather we are experiencing. Lovely blue skies, a nip in the air and we've even arranged for a smattering of snow on Dartmoor for a pleasant Easter stroll. There may also be a shower here and there but that's what coats and umbrellas were invented for.
In Brixham the Golden hind is open for business, the ferries are geared up and ready to take you onto the high seas and the new Berry Head visitor centre and cafe have opened for business. The tourism businesses are feeling positive for the season after a particularly quiet winter with reasonable visitor bookings and a hope for some decent weather, after 3 average summers we are due something a bit better.
Watch this space for updates on the multitude of upcoming events and festivals with the Pirate festival starting us off from the 30th April, I hope you all have your outfits lined up for the world record attempt.
In Brixham the Golden hind is open for business, the ferries are geared up and ready to take you onto the high seas and the new Berry Head visitor centre and cafe have opened for business. The tourism businesses are feeling positive for the season after a particularly quiet winter with reasonable visitor bookings and a hope for some decent weather, after 3 average summers we are due something a bit better.
Watch this space for updates on the multitude of upcoming events and festivals with the Pirate festival starting us off from the 30th April, I hope you all have your outfits lined up for the world record attempt.
Sunday, 21 March 2010
Welcome
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The BTP Team
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The BTP Team
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