The Village of Brixton

St Mary's Church, Brixton

Brixton Primary School and Community Centre

Sherford housing development

Welcome to the official website for Brixton Devon


Brixton Parish offers the opportunity to embrace village and rural life: a sense of community, tranquillity, a safe environment with public green spaces and beautiful landscapes benefitting from a wide range of local facilities.   Our community benefits from both the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the close proximity to the historic port city of Plymouth.

The parish of Brixton has a long history which can be traced back to the Domesday Book. The local economy was traditionally based on farming, together with other rural and commercial activities around the river Yealm.  The village of Brixton visibly reflects its history with its 14th Century Church and Priests’ Cottages, alongside the historic Feoffee Trust owned cottages and park.

Modern housing, such as Carrollsland (to the south west) and Canes Orchard in Brixton Village, has shaped the current character of the parish and the community, as demand for homes has grown over the years.  Construction started of the new town of Sherford in 2016, much of which is currently within the Brixton Parish boundary.

DCC weekly round up

Grants available to local community groups; It's National Adoption Week this week; AI cameras could be used on a North Devon road; and help provide some Christmas cheer for care experienced young people

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25th October 2024

DCC weekly round up

Look out for each other on Devon's roads; claim your free kitchen caddy and money saving recipe book and do you have the skills to represent your community?

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18th October 2024

Sherford's Country Park expands

A huge new section of Sherford’s Country Park has been created and is now open to the public. This extensive green space now covers over 92 acres of land and more than quadruples the size of Sherford’s previous Country Park. With a stream running through it, plenty of fascinating features, and breathtaking views over the valley, the new park is a stunning slice of South Hams countryside that is free to visit and open to all.

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18th October 2024

Active Travel in the South Hams and West Devon

South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council are developing a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) - and we want to hear from you.

An LCWIP is put together with the aim of creating long-term networks and routes for everyday walking and cycling.

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11th October 2024

DCC weekly round up

Primary school children get wise about farming; New funds confirmed to help households with the costs of energy and food; How you can be prepared in case of flooding; and could you have a career in Early Years?

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11th October 2024

Devon County Council weekly round up

Consultation launched on transport plan; Find out more about becoming a councillor; Which route do you prefer?; Mentally healthy workplaces; Time to quit?; and celebrating Kinship Care Week

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7th October 2024

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