Mapzest.
We help businesses, attractions, events and destinations reach, inform and engage visitors across digital, physical and printed channels.
Smarter, visitor technology
Our B2C users manage one simple listing - we distribute it across multiple connected channels
Engage with visitors on their most loved and used devices.
Our smartphones have become indispensable companions, connecting us to the people, places and experiences that matter. The Mapzest App connects and engages a visitor and is always on hand.
Explore Mobile
Offer visitors self-service and wayfinding
Touchscreen kiosks and totems turn town centres, festivals, resorts and transport hubs into self-service information points and provide extensive advertising opportunities.
Explore Kiosk
Showcase your brand in the online Tourism, Event and Festival Directory
Every listing, event and offer also lives on the web as a fast, search-friendly guide - reaching visitors while they're still planning, on any device, with nothing to install.
Explore Web
Your own Bio Page, with Links, Directions, Info and QR Code
Your own branded, always up-to-date page behind a QR code or bio link - call, directions, events, offers and socials in one tap. Put it on menus, merch, flyers and signage.
Explore QR
Advertising and promotional opportunities across the Mapzest network
Multi-channel advertising campaigns that connect businesses with visitors across the Mapzest ecosystem. Suitable for indies to national brands, agencies and destination organisations.
Explore Reach
A Managed Service to Help you Make the Most of your Mapzest Listing
Need some help making the most of your Mapzest listing, including media production? Impressions is here to help.
Explore Impressions
Is Mapzest Suitable for me?
We're here to help businesses, attractions, accommodation, events, festivals, LVEPs, BIDs, DMOs, resorts, marinas and similar organisations
Businesses
Restaurants, cafes, shops and services, positioned exactly where and when visitors are deciding where to go.
Attractions
Museums, theme parks, nature reserves and everything in between, discoverable by the visitors already exploring nearby.
Accommodation
Hotels, guesthouses, campsites and holiday parks, found by visitors deciding where to base their stay.
Events
A live 'What's On' schedule pulled directly from the organisers running each one, never out of date.
Festivals
Entire festivals get their own dedicated guide, with every stallholder and performer on one map.
Offers
Offers and promotions land in the user's wallet to incentivise bookings and visits
A Regional Discovery Solution, Not Just a Business Directory
Built for whole destinations, not one listing at a time
Mapzest scales up as easily as it scales down. Local Visitor Economy Partnerships, Business Improvement Districts and Destination Management Organisations use it as a single regional platform covering every business, attraction and event across their area. Destinations with their own boundaries - a marina, a holiday resort, a country estate - get the same complete guide built around their own site. Whatever the shape of the destination, it's the same one real-time platform underneath.
- A single platform for LVEPs, BIDs and DMOs to market a whole destination
- Dedicated guides for marinas, holiday resorts and other bounded destinations
- Managed centrally, by individual businesses, or a mix of both
- The same live data across every channel, including the app, the web and a kiosk
Refreshingly Accurate Content
Listings are managed by the people who know them the best - keeping everything real-time and relevant
Woolpack Knit & Crochet Group Taster
A free taster session with the Woolpack knit and crochet group at Brixham Library – drop in with or without your own project.
Photography Exhibition – Diane Highfield
A free exhibition of photography by Diane Highfield, open to drop in and browse during Brixham Library’s opening hours throughout the Festival of Arts Brixham.
Riveria International Centre
The riveria International Centre is Torquay’s ultimate coastal hub for buzzing exhibitions, lively holiday parties, and top-tier community events.
William's Watch + Parking
4 guests - 2 bedrooms - 3 beds - 2 bathrooms - parking
🎱 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙋𝙊𝙊𝙇 𝘼𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙈𝙀𝙍𝙈𝘼𝙄𝘿! 🎱
Our BRAND NEW pool table has arrived, and to celebrate, your games are on us until Monday 9th November! 🙌 Grab your mates, chalk up and put those “I used to be brilliant at pool” claims to the test… 😉 📍 The Mermaid, Brixham 📅 Now until Monday 9th November Tap ‘Going’, tag your opponent and let the excuses begin… 🎱
Emma Pick Musician
Acoustic singer songwriter/cover artist
𝙇𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙐𝙨 𝘿𝙧𝙮 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙉𝙇𝙄
🍦 𝙇𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙐𝙨 𝘿𝙧𝙮 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙉𝙇𝙄 🛟 ! We’re saying goodbye to The Prince William, Brixham Ice Cream Shop for the winter 🥲 and we need YOUR help to empty the freezers for a fantastic cause! 💙 Join us this coming Saturday 31st October & Sunday 1st November, from 10am-4pm each day, and enjoy 2 Scoops of Ice Cream for just £2! EVERY PENNY goes to RNLITorbay as a thank you for all the incredible work they do keeping people safe here on The English Riviera 🌴 🛟 Bring the family, pick your favourites and help us give our ice cream shop a proper send-off for the season! 📍 The Prince William Ice Cream Shop, Brixham 🍦 While stocks last - when it’s gone, it’s gone! 😍
Brixham Art Society Exhibition
Brixham Art Society shows its members’ paintings at the Con Club on New Road over the festival’s first weekend. Free, drop in.
Conference Room Hire - Town Hall
The Town Hall is home to Brixham Town Council and has a great selection of function rooms and facilities which can be hired out privately.
Dew Barf
X Factor Backlash Consequence . Real musicians play real music. No fake emotions. No breathy vocal gymnastics. What you see ain't necessarily what you hear
F.A.B. Art Exhibition at Brixham Heritage Museum
A free festival art exhibition inside Brixham Heritage Museum, open to drop in whenever the museum is open during F.A.B. 2026.
The Mermaid
Harbourside Bar with waterside seating and sea views overlooking the harbour and beyond. * Now serving Olive Street Food *
Into The West Bookshop
Brixham’s only true independent bookshop. With new books across all genres you can order online at anytime or visit the shop.
Schofield Music
🎼 70s/80s/90s funk, disco & dance vibes! ❤️ Playing OLD & NEW 🎶 with 🎤 groovy BASS, funky GUITAR
Tuesday Curry Club
Each curry served with all the trimmings and a selected drink for just £15 ! 😍
Halloween Themed Family Friendly Quiz
17th October @ 5pm
Boyce Brixham
Independent Property Sales & Lettings Agent - Since 1926
The Pizza Co
Serving woodfired pizzas from our converted horse box. Available for event, wedding, corporate hire
Dynamic Life Drawing with Mark Bell
An evening of dynamic life drawing with Brixham artist Mark Bell at Brixham Heritage Museum. £20, booking essential.
Woolpack Knit & Crochet Group Taster
A free taster session with the Woolpack knit and crochet group at Brixham Library – drop in with or without your own project.
Tam’s Kitchen
Vegan restaurant
MUSƎ - The Definitive Tribute to MUSE
MUSƎ are a three-piece tribute to multi-award winning English rock band Muse, featuring Dan Lines (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Alistair Martin (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Kyle Fenton(drums)
ISABELLE LIVE
🎤 ISABELLE — LIVE! This Sunday • from 4pm 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham Beautiful live music from Isabelle — a lovely afternoon of songs and soulful performances to end your weekend perfectly 💜✨ Come along and enjoy the vibes! 🍻
Open Mic Night
Writing 🎤 THE MIC IS OPEN. THE BAR IS READY. TOM BEATTIE IS IN CHARGE. WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG? 🍻 It's OPEN MIC NIGHT at The Blue Anchor, hosted by our very own legendary barman and musician, Tom Beattie! 🎸 Whether you're a seasoned performer, a shower-singing superstar, a guitarist with something to prove or someone who's been waiting for the courage (or the right amount of Dutch courage 🍺) to get up and have a go — this is your night. 🎶 Sing a song. Play a tune. Show us what you've got. 👏 Come to perform, or come to enjoy the show. 🍻 Either way, the drinks are flowing and the atmosphere is all yours. 📅 Thursday 29th October 🎤 Open Mic Night with Tom Beattie Come and make some noise at The Blue Anchor. You never know who might be the next big thing… or who might need a little more practice! 😂 ⚓ The Blue Anchor, Brixham — where everyone's welcome and the mic is yours! #TheBlueAnchor #OpenMicNight #TomBeattie #BrixhamLiveMusic #SupportLiveMusic
Adults’ Art Sessions
A guided art session for adults at A Kick Up The Arts on Bolton Street – a chance to make time for painting and drawing in a friendly studio. £12.50, booking essential.
🎸 DUST — LIVE! 🎸
Sat 17th Oct • 8:30pm 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham 3-piece West Country band serving up bluesy rock, folk, and classic covers — all with that signature DUST treatment! 🎶🔥
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company - Torquay
Based on the glorious South Devon coastline in South West England, enjoy your days out in Devon on our steam trains, boat trips and paddle steamer.
Spinning Wheel Inn
Paignton's number-one entertainment seafront pub, with nightly live music, great food and a fun play garden for families.
HOLT. Sauna
a wood-fired coastal sauna, right in the middle of broadsands beach! swim in the sea, heat up in the sauna, take in the views from our one-of-a-kind hexagonal window and wash it all off in the outdoor shower. wellbeing is what the HOLT. experience is all about.
F.A.B. Saturday Social – Pop-Up Makers, Art & Dance Workshops
The F.A.B. Saturday Social fills the Scala Hall with free art, music and dancing – pop-up makers to see and buy from, hands-on art activities and dance taster workshops. Free, drop in.
Detailed Figure Drawing with Mark Bell
A two-hour afternoon of detailed figure drawing with painter Mark Bell in his own studio at A Kick Up The Arts. £10, booking essential.
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company - Dartmouth
Based on the glorious South Devon coastline in South West England, enjoy your days out in Devon on our steam trains, boat trips and paddle steamer.
SOHO LIVE DJ - FRIDAY
🎉 Friday Night Party 🎉
Sip & Paint Evening
A Kick Up The Arts’ signature Sip & Paint night – bring your own drink and paint a canvas, with all materials supplied. £12.50, booking essential.
Schofield Music
🎼 70s/80s/90s funk, disco & dance vibes! ❤️ Playing OLD & NEW 🎶 with 🎤 groovy BASS, funky GUITAR
F.A.B. Festival of Arts, Brixham 2026
F.A.B. – the Festival of Arts Brixham – returns from Monday 19 to Friday 30 October 2026 with twelve days of exhibitions, workshops, talks, music, dance and film centred on Bolton Cross, the heart of Brixham’s Cultural Quarter.
Dudley's Cafe
Dudley’s is a family run cafe offering breakfast (served all day), lunch, cakes, cream teas, & afternoon tea with a range of hot, cold, & alcoholic drinks. We are conveniently located close to the Lower Ferry – so an easy stop if you are walking the coast path and did we mention we are dog friendly too
One Fisherman's Loft
Website: https://onefishermansloft.co.uk/ One Fisherman’s Loft is located in Brixham, Devon and is situated directly on the quayside overlooking Brixham harbour.
The Three Musketeers
Prepare for a hilarious and uproarious family farce brought to you by Our Star Theatre Company. This theatrical re-telling of The Three Musketeers is packed with laughter and audience participation!
Hong Kong Kitchen Takeover
Kitchen Takeovers presents: with Hong Kong chefs @Baoandmain authentic food with meat and vegan options available
Schofield Music
🎼 70s/80s/90s funk, disco & dance vibes! ❤️ Playing OLD & NEW 🎶 with 🎤 groovy BASS, funky GUITAR
Chris Thomas
Live Music
Teen Takeover – Art Sessions
Teenagers take over A Kick Up The Arts for a free afternoon art session – drop in, no booking needed.
Pizza Night
Thursday night is Pizza Night at The Manor Pub Brixham. Serving from 6pm, our ovens will be hot, and the unmistakable aroma of our delicious pizzas will welcome you as you walk in!
DeLotties Ice Cream
DeLotties Ice cream at Brixhams fantastic harbour, offers a large range of locally sourced Ice Cream, Milkshakes, Mr Whippy, and a selection of Freshly cooked donuts + more, come see us !!
Networking Event
Meet fellow local business owners!
The South Devon Players Present - Jack The Ripper
A drama exploring some of the theories and mysteries surrounding the identity and motives of the Victorian serial killer known as Jack the Ripper.
Chris Thomas
Live Music
Copperhead Ales
Heritage & modern ales 🍺 One for the heads.
Marley White
🌴 MARLEY WHITE – SKA & REGGAE VIBES! 🎸 Get ready to kick back, sing along and feel the rhythm! Marley White brings a brilliant mix of ska and reggae classics, from laid-back sunshine anthems to upbeat crowd-pleasers that'll have you tapping your feet and singing along. Expect feel-good tunes, infectious rhythms and plenty of good vibes. No sunshine required — just grab a drink and let the music do the rest! 🍻☀️
Matt Dean Musician
Solo Musician based in Devon 🏝️
Poetry Open Mic with Robert Garnham
An evening poetry open mic hosted by comedy poet Robert Garnham at Brixham Heritage Museum. £3 for poets reading, £5 to come and listen.
3-Minute Poems with Harula Ladd
Write a poem in three minutes with poet Harula Ladd at Brixham Heritage Museum – two free drop-in sessions.
Jasper
🎸 JASPER – CLASSICS AT THE BLUE! 🎶 A proper Blue Anchor favourite sound! Jasper takes us on a trip through the golden decades of music, with classic hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. From rock ’n’ roll favourites and swinging sixties anthems to seventies singalongs and eighties classics, expect the tunes you know, the songs you love and plenty of chances to join in. 🍻 Great music, good company and a proper pub atmosphere. Just how we like it at The Blue!
Networking Event
Meet fellow local business owners!
Bingo & Cash 4 keys
🎟️ BINGO + CASH 4 KEYS with Martin Join us LAST THURSDAY OF MONTH from 7pm! Classic bingo fun with great prizes, followed by the exciting Cash 4 Keys game — big cash up for grabs!
F.A.B. Art Exhibition at Brixham Heritage Museum
A free festival art exhibition inside Brixham Heritage Museum, open to drop in whenever the museum is open during F.A.B. 2026.
F.A.B. Art Exhibition at Brixham Heritage Museum
A free festival art exhibition inside Brixham Heritage Museum, open to drop in whenever the museum is open during F.A.B. 2026.
Beaujolais Nouveau
Join us at The Creek, Galmpton for a fabulous French filled evening of wine, food, music & fun! 🇫🇷🥂 🍷 Beaujolais Nouveau 🧀 French inspired buffet 🎲 Games & prizes 🎸 Live music from Schofield 📅 THURSDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 🎟️ £30 PER PERSON
The Music Factory Presents An Evening of live music
The Music Factory CIC delivers a truly unique evening celebrating the best of Brixham’s live music scene, featuring over a dozen acts including, bands soloists, projects and community partners.
Schofield Music
🎼 70s/80s/90s funk, disco & dance vibes! ❤️ Playing OLD & NEW 🎶 with 🎤 groovy BASS, funky GUITAR
Chris Thomas
Live Music
The Chart Room First Class Coffee Lounge
Ocean liner themed coffee lounge and restaurant,
Adults’ Art Sessions
A guided art session for adults at A Kick Up The Arts on Bolton Street – a chance to make time for painting and drawing in a friendly studio. £12.50, booking essential.
The Prince William
Waterfront Pub and Restaurant with Alfresco Terrace located on the Southwest Coastal Path
3-Minute Poems with Harula Ladd
Write a poem in three minutes with poet Harula Ladd at Brixham Heritage Museum – two free drop-in sessions.
Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilburys Experience
Come and enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment jam-packed with non-stop hits, big-screen action, expert narrative and lots of fun. You will be taken on a journey through several decades of pop.
Vinyl Takeover
Strictly Rockers back on the decks with round two of Pick n Mix - bring your 7” vinyls & let the DJ mix them for you and the launch of NEW cocktails on the menu
ProjectX Present - Christmas Ghost Stories(Suitable 16+)
An evening of four ghost stories that could once have been told around the fire to thrill and chill their audience. This is a nostalgic look back at the tradition of telling ghost stories at Christmas
The Birdcage
The Birdcage is a fantastic, town-centre pub situated on the corner of New Road and sits right at the heart of the local community.
Halekulani Devon Homestay
Just a few minutes from the SW Coastal Path and Maidencombe Beach our adults only boutique accommodation is highly rated on tripadvisor and google, offering a private oasis for guests with private use pool and peaceful ground’s overlooking Lyme Bay.
Flotsam 50
Unique homeware store Found, made, curated.
Brixham Art Society Exhibition
Brixham Art Society shows its members’ paintings at the Con Club on New Road over the festival’s first weekend. Free, drop in.
🧠 QUIZ NIGHT 🧠
This Sunday at The Queens Arms, Brixham! 📋 Doors from 7pm • quiz starts at 7:30pm Just for fun — come along, bring your team, and enjoy a great evening! ✨
Bitch & Stitch at The Workroom
A relaxed, social evening sewing session at The Workroom, the sewing studio on Fore Street – bring a project, use the studio’s machines and get help when you need it. £10, booking essential.
Port Espresso
We are a small coffee shop quite literally carved in to the side of a rock face (our cosy cave). Of course coffee is our big love but in our opinion, there really is no better meal than brunch.
Dave Thomas Music
Live Music
High Tide Fisheries
Local Fishmonger, specialising in fish bought from the local market.
Hot Desking - Town Hall
The Town Hall is home to Brixham Town Council and has a great selection of function rooms and facilities which can be hired out privately.
Point Field Smallholding C.I.C
Point field Smallholding C.I.C. is a community-focused smallholding offering hands-on animal experiences that promote wellbeing, learning, and connection with nature. Visitors can enjoy activities suc
The Clifton At Paignton
The Clifton at Paignton bed and breakfast is located in the heart of Torbay, which is considered to be the English Riviera. Paignton is a beautiful place to visit, with its safe, sandy beaches.
The Music Factory Rehearsal Drop-In
Drop in to Brixham Theatre and watch The Music Factory rehearse for its evening concert. Free, no booking needed.
FAB Big Read – Adults’ Book Group
The FAB Big Read adults’ book group meets at Brixham Library for an evening of book talk. Free, donations welcome; booking essential.
Movie Night - Dead of WInter (2025 Cert. 15)
2025 survival thriller Dead of Winter, starring Emma Thompson. A grieving widow travels through a brutal Minnesota blizzard to scatter her late husband's ashes….
Harbour Kebab
Kebab -Gyros-Burgers
Creek at Dolphin Boatyard
The Creek at Dolphin Boatyard, TQ5 0EH Riverside Bar & Kitchen Relax by the water with wood fired pizzas, nibbles, Sunday roasts, cold drinks, and great vibes. A beautiful spot for casual dining.
Teen Takeover – Life Drawing & Fashion Illustration
Teen Takeover: life drawing and fashion illustration for teenagers at A Kick Up The Arts. Free, booking essential.
Chris Thomas
Live Music
Mermaid LIVE MUSIC - SUNDAY
🧜 Your Sunday Sorted - From 4pm 🧜
Cheese Festival
Cheese festival with Brixham Maid, free tasters! Pre booking essential through messaging or emailing manana.brixham@gmail.com
Halloween party
Celebrate a spooky Halloween with us at Mañana, Dj Deacon Bleu on the decks, scary cocktails and goodie bags!
Bitch & Stitch at The Workroom
A relaxed, social evening sewing session at The Workroom, the sewing studio on Fore Street – bring a project, use the studio’s machines and get help when you need it. £10, booking essential.
Crafty Antiques
Expect a varied selection of antiques, collectables and handcrafted items, with plenty of hidden gems waiting to be found.
Wednesday Pizza Night
2 Large Margheritas + 2 Pints / Wines / Soft Drinks = £25 🍕
Songwriting Day with The Music Factory
A free day of songwriting with The Music Factory at A Kick Up The Arts – drop in to write, play and share songs. Part of ‘Make Music, Make Art, Make Friends’.
F.A.B. Art Exhibition at Brixham Heritage Museum
A free festival art exhibition inside Brixham Heritage Museum, open to drop in whenever the museum is open during F.A.B. 2026.
SOHO LIVE DJ - SATURDAY
🎉 Saturday Night Party 🎉
Karaoke With Martin
🎤 KARAOKE WITH MARTIN Sing your heart out — all your favourite songs, great vibes! 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham
Copperhead Trails
Bi-weekly Run Club We set off from the taproom every other Wednesday at 6pm towards Ashprington for 5k & 10k
Palace Theatre
A beloved community theatre in the heart of Paignton staging professional productions, pantomimes and live events throughout the year.
Why Businesses and Destinations List on Mapzest
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Drive Footfall
Show up on the map exactly when a visitor nearby is deciding where to go, turning discovery into people walking through the door.
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Drive Bookings
Offers and events give visitors a direct reason to book with you today, not just add you to a list.
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Drive Sales
Offers land straight in the visitor's Wallet, giving every promotion a direct, measurable line to a sale.
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Raise Awareness
One listing reaches visitors across multiple channels, including the app, the web and physical kiosk displays - awareness that a single channel alone can't match.
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One Listing, Multiple Channels
Manage your profile once and it distributes automatically across multiple channels, including App, Web and Kiosk, with nothing to duplicate or keep in sync yourself.
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Real-Time Control
Update photos, availability, events and offers yourself, any time - your listing reflects your business as it actually is today.
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Built for Whole Destinations
The same platform that powers a single business listing also powers regional guides for LVEPs, BIDs, DMOs and bounded destinations like marinas and resorts.
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Works Offline
Visitors can keep exploring even where a mobile signal can't reach.
The Mapzest Discovery Platform in the News
The latest announcements in the world of Mapzest
What People Are Saying
Read the feedback we're receiving from users of Mapzest
Devon Hideaways and Saltwater Escapes Properties
Great product for our guests. The platform is visually very easy to navigate and gives guests a simple way to discover local businesses, attractions and experiences once they have collected their keys. It’s a great addition that helps visitors make the most of their stay while supporting the fantastic local businesses that make Devon such a special destination.
Nicholas Casely Parker, Director
Brixham Theatre CIO
At Brixham Theatre we want to present our wide range of events to a local audience but also to visitors, and to younger age groups. Mapzest has been a great way to get our events out to this new audience. The team have helped us to set up our listing and our new events, answering all our newbie questions quickly. They respond to our feedback and suggestions, and clearly have ambitious plans to develop Mapzest. Highly recommended!
John Bennett, Theatre volunteer
The Chart Room First Class Coffee Lounge & Restaurant
We have found Mapzest to be an extremely efficient and well thought out platform that is both easy to navigate and highly effective at promoting local businesses, events and attractions in real time.
Bob Higginson, Owner
The Greenway Group
We’ve found Mapzest to be an incredibly powerful tool for reaching and engaging the widest possible audience across our hospitality and retail venues. It’s like taking the best elements of Facebook Events, Linktree, Google Maps and Nextdoor and rolling them into one highly visually captivating, and easy to use platform. Its simple, intuitive user experience makes it effortless to create and promote venue listings, events and special offers, helping us connect with both locals and visitors alike. Most importantly, Mapzest delivers tangible, real world results, turning online visibility into genuine customer engagement, increased footfall and real business opportunities. Trading As: Soho Bar | Liberty | The Prince William | Greenway Ferry | Inspirations | Another Chapter | La Petite Maison Bistro & Holiday Lets | The Mermaid | Olive Mediterranean Restaurant | Beamers Brixham
Liam Coslett, Group Marketing, Events & Guest Relations Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
A few things we get asked most often about the platform as a whole
No. The app is just one of multiple channels - a listing on Mapzest also reaches visitors through Mapzest Discover on the web and physical kiosk and totem displays, all from the same profile, with more channels already in the pipeline.
Visitors use it to explore and get more out of a trip in real time. Businesses, organisations, LVEPs, BIDs and DMOs use it as a destination marketing platform to drive footfall, bookings, sales and awareness.
Yes, LVEPs, BIDs and DMOs can use Mapzest as a single regional platform, alongside dedicated guides for bounded destinations like marinas, holiday resorts and festivals.
Yes, creating and managing a listing is free, so there's no reason not to give it a go.
See our Supported Locations page for the full, up-to-date list of everywhere Mapzest is currently live.