Brixham Fish Market Tours
Brixham Fish Market Tours
Brixham Fish Market Tours
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PhilRJones
16 contributions
Jul 2016 • Business
Just been on tour with 14 University caterers attending a large conference at Exeter university. Thoroughly insightful, very enjoyable and brilliant fish breakfast.
Written 27 July 2016
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Thank you for your comments.
Written 13 August 2016
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Anna
Cardiff, UK22 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
We have visited Brixham for years and love the fact it's a working fishing port.
We saw the fish markets tour advertised outside for 12.50pp. This includes a guided tour of the market, watching the fish auction and then breakfast in Rockfish which is next door.
We arrived at 5.50am and us along with another 24 people were taken upstairs to get into white coats, shoe covers and hair nets. We were told before we arrived to wear something warm and it's very cold in there. We went into the fish market and had a full tour inside and out and learnt so much about the market and the industry. After we went to Rockfish next door and had a delicious breakfast which was worth the money by itself, fresh fish, scallop, egg, bacon and toast. All washed down with lots of tea or coffee. From start to finish it was roughly two hours. Highly recommend this tour, it's a must for Brixham lovers.
We saw the fish markets tour advertised outside for 12.50pp. This includes a guided tour of the market, watching the fish auction and then breakfast in Rockfish which is next door.
We arrived at 5.50am and us along with another 24 people were taken upstairs to get into white coats, shoe covers and hair nets. We were told before we arrived to wear something warm and it's very cold in there. We went into the fish market and had a full tour inside and out and learnt so much about the market and the industry. After we went to Rockfish next door and had a delicious breakfast which was worth the money by itself, fresh fish, scallop, egg, bacon and toast. All washed down with lots of tea or coffee. From start to finish it was roughly two hours. Highly recommend this tour, it's a must for Brixham lovers.
Written 24 July 2016
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Thank you very much for your review. It's an advert in itself - many thanks.
Written 13 August 2016
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Sue4067
Cardiff, UK117 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
This is an early start but worthwhile to understand more about the fishing industry, plenty of opportunity for questions. Also lucky enough to see a few seals in the harbour which added to it. Lovely breakfast included.
Written 14 September 2015
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TimeToTravelAgain
Southampton, UK460 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
We can only echo everyone else's views on this tour. It was both enjoyable and informative, and followed by a lovely fish breakfast. We were lucky enough to have Barry, MD of Brixham Trawler Agents, who run the market, leading part of the tour. His hilarious explanation of how cuttlefish reproduce and are caught should be filmed for YouTube!
The fish market tours are reliant on volunteers Dave & Christine organising everything, and they plan to retire next year. We so hope that someone will step in to take over from them, as it would be such a shame for the tours to stop.
The fish market tours are reliant on volunteers Dave & Christine organising everything, and they plan to retire next year. We so hope that someone will step in to take over from them, as it would be such a shame for the tours to stop.
Written 30 September 2018
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Thank you very much for your kind words. So glad you enjoyed it.
We have currently agreed some dates for 2019 and have other volunteers to take it forward. We may even take a couple ourselves!
Christine
Written 5 October 2018
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Neil C
Paignton, UK34 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
This is a great tour even with an early, 5.50am, start. The tour is interesting and the volunteers who are the tour guides reaĺly know their stuff. The fish breakfast afterwards, at Rockfish is a great bonus and definitely worth getting up for!
Written 14 September 2018
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Thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased you found it interesting and enjoyable.
Written 17 September 2018
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dave c
Brixham, UK120 contributions
May 2018 • Solo
Recently thoroughly enjoyed this experience having lived in Brixham for over 70 years I was amazed at the technology on view and the different species of fish that go through the market. The breakfast was very good as well.
Written 10 June 2018
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Thank you for your comment really glad you enjoyed the experience.
Written 11 June 2018
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David J
Brixham, UK98 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Just returned from our first Fish Market tour which we thoroughly enjoyed. Although the quantity of fish today was relatively small, it was still a fascinating experience to see the operation and auction at close hand. Our guides were excellent and kept us on track. Wrap up warm as, especially in the cuttlefish store, it is cold! After the tour we had a delicious cooked breakfast at Rockfish: egg, bacon, scallop, hake and smoked haddock with sourdough toast. And all before 8 am! Great value at £15 per head. Highly recommended.
Written 4 April 2018
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Glad you enjoyed the tour and fabulous breakfast.
Written 5 April 2018
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Sue J
Brixham, UK54 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
These tours are popular and we had booked it last year to avoid disappointment. We got up at 4.30 am on a cold, wet April morning to meet at 5.50 at the Fish Market. All very exciting to be out at such an hour as I am not really a morning person! We were greeted and assembled then issued with white overalls, mine bearing authentic cuttle fish ink stains but they were clean. Unless you wear rubber soled shoes you will have to wear plastic overshoes. Similarly unless you wear a hat you will be issued with a hair net. Then we were off to witness the numerous boxes of fish and shellfish including gurnard, hake, plaice, Brill, Bream, monkfish tails, sole, cuttlefish (in their own dedicated cold store), enormous turbot and more. Even though the quantity of fish was relatively small it was very impressive. Then we were able to witness the fish auctions, the process of which is pretty high tech these days. It really lets you have an insight into this remarkable industry which is such a huge part of our heritage. If you eat fish you really should get yourself on one of these trips. You realise the hard work and long hours involved in this industry.
Outside we were lucky enough to see 2 (well fed!) seals feasting on discarded bits of cuttlefish in the Harbour. At the end of the tour with our knowledgeable and friendly guides, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast at Rockfish (upstairs above the market) which was well received. Also a chance to chat to fellow tourers. Then by 8 am the rest of the day is yours! Highly recommend this tour.
Outside we were lucky enough to see 2 (well fed!) seals feasting on discarded bits of cuttlefish in the Harbour. At the end of the tour with our knowledgeable and friendly guides, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast at Rockfish (upstairs above the market) which was well received. Also a chance to chat to fellow tourers. Then by 8 am the rest of the day is yours! Highly recommend this tour.
Written 4 April 2018
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So glad you enjoyed the tour and the fantastic breakfast served at Rockfish.
Written 5 April 2018
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LuxuriousNomad_com
Torquay, UK362 contributions
Sept 2017 • Solo
This is one of those rare "must do" experiences.
I am soooo not a morning person, but wouldn't have missed this for anything.
From start to finish this was a fabulous, engaging, interesting and fun event.
...and if you have older children / young adults who are interesting in a potential marine-related job, you absolutely MUST take them on this tour!
I am soooo not a morning person, but wouldn't have missed this for anything.
From start to finish this was a fabulous, engaging, interesting and fun event.
...and if you have older children / young adults who are interesting in a potential marine-related job, you absolutely MUST take them on this tour!
Written 7 November 2017
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So glad you enjoyed it.Thank you
Written 9 November 2017
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Richard H
Torquay, UK38 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
We managed to get up early and get there on time. Luckily there were plenty of free parking bays directly opposite so we managed to get a space with ease.
The tour was really informative. I learnt a lot about the fishing industry that I was totally unaware of and watching the seafood auctions was mesmerizing (and watching the speed of the sales on the LED boards behind the auctioneers).
Life on the boats, the way the money goes back to the fishermen and their families and the community was fascinating. To finish off was a superb seafood breakfast. Highly recommend.
The tour was really informative. I learnt a lot about the fishing industry that I was totally unaware of and watching the seafood auctions was mesmerizing (and watching the speed of the sales on the LED boards behind the auctioneers).
Life on the boats, the way the money goes back to the fishermen and their families and the community was fascinating. To finish off was a superb seafood breakfast. Highly recommend.
Written 9 February 2017
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Thank you very much for your comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the experience.
Written 10 February 2017
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What time does the tour start.
Written 15 March 2019
Brixham Fish M
Brixham, United Kingdom
Hello, Meeting time is 5.50am as the tour begins promptly at 6am.
Written 17 March 2019
Does the market sell to the public, or must we purchase seafood from the nearby retail shops instead?
Written 2 July 2018
Brixham Fish M
Brixham, United Kingdom
Hello i am afraid you are not allowed to buy fish you need a special license to be able to do this at the market.
Written 3 July 2018
Brixham Fish M
Brixham, United Kingdom
only by email. It can be found on the English Riviera web site
Spaces are limited and only September 6th, 13th & 27th and October 11th have any places left.
Written 5 August 2017
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