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Brixham holidays are full of fun. This charming fishing village in South Devon has fantastic beaches and coves to explore and enjoy. There are very interesting historical sites that still stand strong till today, as well as a number of great museums to visit with your family or group of friends. Besides restaurants, pubs and shops, Brixham also has a number of garden areas that are perfect to unwind at away from the holiday cottages. In fact, one should remember to slip on some comfortable footwear before leaving the holiday cottages to head to the lush gardens of Brixham. Anyone's Brixham holidays will be a memorable affair after strolling amidst nature and taking in the spectacular view of the Brixham coast, beaches and gardens.
The gardens of Brixham offer guests at the holiday cottages a chance to unwind as well as keep themselves healthy during their Brixham holidays. It happens to be the most well known wildlife and natural site that features on England's 200 National Natural Reserve list. Visitors at the Brixham garden get a chance to see rare species and endangered varieties of plants such as the Early Gentian, Small Hares Ear, Goldilocks Aster and White Rock-Rose.
If you happen to visit during the months of April to October, you will also get to see around 8 different types of Orchid that also grow in these gardens. Besides flora, one can also see fauna such as the highly endangered Great Horseshoe Bats in caves, as well as a number of beautiful birds. You will certainly appreciate a visit to these gardens away from your holiday cottages. The Brixham Gardens are located off Gillard Road or Berry Head Road.
Yet another beautiful garden that shouldn't be given a miss during your Brixham holidays is the Battery Gardens. These gardens are located on North Furzeham Road and Fishcombe Road, both of which are not too far from the holiday cottages. The Battery Gardens happens to offer one of the most spectacular views. Besides taking in the beauty of the Battery Gardens and the surrounding lush scenery, one cannot miss the army's viewpoints and different hideouts used during times of war.
The Battery garden is a Scheduled monument and lies in a large 14-acre site. It was used as a battery in 1586 during the England and Spain conflict. Further, the Coast Guard for gun training during the 1870's also used it. But, the main purpose of the Brixham Battery was to defend all the beaches against landings by enemies. Besides appreciating the beauty of the place, you can also learn much of the history of the place. Children as well as adults will love a visit to the Battery Gardens, making their Brixham holidays even more wonderful. Don't forget to visit the museum that lies beneath the gardens. It is open from 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. daily
