Brixham and Dingles

While on hioliday in South Devon we had a visit to Brixham and a day trip to Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre near Lifton Devon, here are a few pictures from our visits.
Jump to Brixham Harbour Jump to Brixham Town Jump to The harbour Jump to Fishing boats waiting to work Jump to Sammy the seagull Jump to Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre Jump to Gladiator Jump to "Old Tom" Jump to Super Chariot Racer Jump to Burrell SRL "The Rover" Jump to Burrell "Conqueror" Jump to The line up. Jump to Lots of Burrells
Brixham Harbour

Brixham Harbour

A late afternoon visit to Brixham harbour, the sun was shining but there was a nip in the air. Just at the right of the picture you can see The Golden Hind which has been in the harbour since 1964. This is a full size replica of Sir Francis Duke famous ship. The ship is open to the public and has special events but check before you make a special trip, sadly the day we were there it was closed.
Brixham Town

Brixham Town

The town was bathed in sun and looked lovely. We had a great fish and chip supper here at the harbour looking out to sea... Perfect.
The harbour

The harbour

Here we are looking back towards the town from the harbour walls.
Fishing boats waiting to work

Fishing boats waiting to work

Sammy the seagull

Sammy the seagull

Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre

Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre

While down in Devon we visited The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre near Lifton. Wow a wonderful collection of fairground rides, vehicles and information. We had a lovely time riding all the lovely rides there so much so that I didn't take any pictures of the rides.

For more information visit their website

Above is one of their Scammell lorries called Dragon and a living van

Gladiator

Gladiator

Another of their Scammell lorries "Gladiator".
"Old Tom"

"Old Tom"

In a different shed there were a few more vehicles including this Scammell.
Super Chariot Racer

Super Chariot Racer

Ok so I did get this picture of us all riding this ride, great fun we were all smiling from ear to ear..
Burrell SRL "The Rover"

Burrell SRL "The Rover"

All the steam engines were having their steam test the day we visited and very kindly the staff let us down to see them all in steam and of course take photos. This made our visit all the more better.
Burrell "Conqueror"

Burrell "Conqueror"

The line up.

The line up.

The line of engines waiting for the all clear from the boiler inspector.
Lots of Burrells

Lots of Burrells

And of course they all passed for another year.

A great day spent here well worth a visit.