A Digital Platform Built for Your BID Area
Mapzest gives your Business Improvement District a single, real-time guide to every levy payer, event and offer across the district - supporting the footfall and place management outcomes your BID business plan is built around.
A Digital Layer for Your BID Business Plan
Turning place management objectives into something visitors actually use
Every BID business plan sets out ambitions around footfall, place management and making the district a better place to trade. A seasonal print guide dates within a year, and a standalone microsite for the district rarely gets bookmarked or revisited once a visitor's first search is done. Mapzest gives you a different kind of visitor-facing layer instead - a live map, app and web presence that puts every levy payer in front of the people already walking through the district, updated continuously rather than reprinted once a season.
Levy Payer Buy-In, Without a New Admin Burden
The detail that actually decides whether a BID initiative gets used
A BID scheme only works if levy payers see it as worth their time, and that usually comes down to how much admin it asks of them. A listing on Mapzest takes minutes to claim and update - a name, a photo, opening hours, whatever's on this week - not a form sent to a central team and a wait for it to go live. Your BID can still run the district's guide centrally if that suits your structure better, or hand control levy payer by levy payer, or mix the two street by street.
Every Levy Payer, Represented on the Map
The kind of businesses a district-wide guide like this brings together, shown alongside each other rather than scattered across separate directories
ICF Sprint Semi-final & Warm-up Races
We have something for everyone at the SUPER Festival, with sprint, technical and distance races all including opportunities to compete in ICF events or in festival formats.
The Breakwater Bistro
Restaurant, Cafe & Takeaway situated on Breakwater Beach
Seriously Collins - Phil Collins & Genesis Tribute Show
Experience the Magic of Phil Collins and Genesis! Seriously Collins: The Genuine Tribute Show Get ready to be transported back in time to relive the legendary hits of Phil Collins and Genesis!
Chris Thomas
Live Music
Mapzest & Brixham Beacon Drop-in session
Local Businesses & Attractions, here’s your invite to a casual drop-in session to learn more about Mapzest and Brixham Beacon over a craft beer 🍺
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.
Dramatically Different present - The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Join Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy as they journey through the wardrobe into the land of Narnia. There they must join forces with the King of the Beasts, Aslan, to defeat the White Witch…
The Pizza Co
Serving woodfired pizzas from our converted horse box. Available for event, wedding, corporate hire
Cole & Ward
Blues, country and Southern soul. Mark on vocals and guitar, Liam on a seriously good harmonica
China blue
Bringing endless creativity, seasonal dishes, thoughtful gifts and relaxation together under one roof. Whether you're planning a family day out, catching up with friends, celebrating a special occasion or simply escaping the everyday, China Blue offers a welcoming environment where time can be enjoyed at your own pace. It's somewhere to browse, explore, laugh and make the most of life's little moments. With something different around every corner, many visitors arrive for one reason and leave having enjoyed so much more. That's what makes China Blue a favourite with locals, tourists and families alike.
Yonder Folk
High energy indie-folk duo that play a mix of catchy original songs and timeless covers.
Tin, Salt & Smoke
Panel Talk: The ancient art of keeping fish, and why it's having a very modern moment...
Chris Thomas
Live Music
Quiz Night
Mañana Quiz Night hosted by our own Quizmaster Chlo & her Sequin hat. Eyes down 7pm / £1pp (booking advised) 🎩
Torre Abbey Sands
Torre Abbey Sands is Torquay’s primary beach, offering a beautiful, long stretch of fine red sand and safe, shallow waters. Located right on the seafront, it is exceptionally popular with families and water sports enthusiasts.
The Manor
Set back from the hustle and bustle of the harbour, we offer inside and outside seating, great music, friendly bar staff and an extensive drinks list.
Spinning Wheel Inn
Paignton's number-one entertainment seafront pub, with nightly live music, great food and a fun play garden for families.
Festival Village Opens
Throughout the week, the Banjo in Torquay will host the event village featuring opportunities to engage with a range of activities, brands and retail opportunities.
English Riviera Airshow - Day 2
On Friday 29th May to Sunday 31st May, the English Riviera Airshow will take over the seafront of Paignton for a free and family-friendly summer spectacular.
Quiz Night
Mañana Quiz Night hosted by our own Quizmaster Chlo & her Sequin hat. Eyes down 7pm / £1pp (booking advised) 🎩
Chris Thomas
Live Music
The Blue Anchor
The Blue Anchor is a traditional pub located right on the harbourside of the idyllic fishing town of Brixham in Devon
The Middle Street Bagel Co.
Artisan bagels & coffee, real fruit ice cream, waffles, salad bowls and more
Get Your FREE Listing Today
Promote your business or attraction to tourists and residents with a free listing on Mapzest - the community powered tour guide
Southern Comfort
Jim Low & Kathie Johnston U.K. based Guinness World Record Breaking duo Playing all types of music
New Daze Band
Acoustic, Folky blues - New Daze from the bay :)
The Chart Room First Class Coffee Lounge
Ocean liner themed coffee lounge and restaurant,
Boyce Brixham
Independent Property Sales & Lettings Agent - Since 1926
Chris Thomas
Live Music
Palace Theatre
A beloved community theatre in the heart of Paignton staging professional productions, pantomimes and live events throughout the year.
Aqua Paddle
on Friday evening, join a social paddle on the bay and be part of something relaxed, fun, and community-driven.
Cheese & Beer Tasting
Local cheese & beer tasting with Brixham Maid. Tickets available please pre book through manana.brixham@gmail.com
BOADS presents - Agatha Christie's Love From A Stranger
A tense psychological thriller - Love From a Stranger is an adaptation by Agatha Christie and Frank Vosper which draws both on Christie's earlier play, The Stranger, and short story, Philomel Cottage.
Dave Thomas Music
Live Music
Brixham Escape Rooms
Escape Cap'n Minty Badger's clutches before he catches you rummaging through his cabin in search of fools gold...
The Brixham Steam Packet Company
Specialist marine antiques shop and exhibition of turn of the century steamship collectibles. The Brixham Steam Packet Co Ltd has a large collection of Cunard Line and White Star Line antiques, including ships telegraphs, compasses, navigation lights, china, glass and silverware along with portholes anchors and ships wheels this plus much much more all displayed in an art deco themed area. The shop and exhibition is also home to the very popular Chart Room First Class Coffee Lounge.
Churchill’s Final Hour
A Chart Room murder mystery, The Brixham Steam Packet Co Ltd proudly presents Churchill’s Final Hour a murder mystery performed by the multi talented Murder by Midnight. Champagne reception, canapés, 3 course dinner and… Suspense. Dress code. 1940e
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
Flotsam 50
Unique homeware store Found, made, curated.
Theatre Round The Harbour, Brixham Quay - FREE
Brixham’s past is coming to life in stories and music this month with a series of FREE, interactive & improvised, outdoor performances around the harbour. See poster for details.
Brew & Boards Social
our new social club bringing all gamers together with a pint and board games 5-8pm 🎲♟️
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
Brew & Boards Social
our new social club bringing all gamers together with a pint and board games 5-8pm 🎲♟️
Mañana
Craft Beer Bar on Brixham Harbour. A place for good vibes, people & events.
Festival Village Opens
Throughout the week, the Banjo in Torquay will host the event village featuring opportunities to engage with a range of activities, brands and retail opportunities.
Tuesday Curry Club
Each curry served with all the trimmings and a selected drink for just £15 ! 😍
South West Sardine Festival
After a fantastic debut last year, the South West Sardine Festival is back for 2026, bigger, better, and just as gloriously fishy.
Thursday Steak Night
Enjoy Two Mouth Watering Westcountry Prime Sirloin Steaks, served with all the trimmings plus a Bottle Of Wine - for just £49 🥩🍷
Open Mic Night
Join us for Open Mic Night hosted by our resident musician Tom Beattie. Whether you're a seasoned musician, a shower singer with confidence or just fancy soaking up some live music and good vibes, come on down and get involved 🎵🎵🎵
Brixham Theatre
An independent, heritage theatre, situated at the heart of the English Riviera, in Brixham Town Hall. Staging drama, film, comedy, and live music, our theatre is run entirely by volunteers.
Chris Thomas
Live Music
La Petite Maison
Lovely little French Bistro open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. With alfresco seating under the Old Fish Market.
Hayley’s Kitchen
Traditional tearoom serving breakfast, light lunches and afternoon teas. Homemade cakes and scones, freshly baked pastries to eat in or takeaway. Dog friendly.
Magic Entertainment
Catch the magicians roaming around the festival!
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
Movie Night - Song Sung Blue (2025 Cert. 12a)
Mike Sardina, a Don Ho impersonator at an amusement park, quit when he refused to go on stage as anyone other than himself. This happened just as Claire was about to perform as Patsy Cline.
Chris Thomas
Live Music
Generation Rock - Classic Rock Across All the Ages
Generation Rock bring you the best rock anthems and hits from the 70s to the present day. Our 6 piece live band features 4 vocalists, including the marvellous team of "Purple Haze" and "Lady Deee".
Medal Ceremonies
We have something for everyone at the SUPER Festival, with sprint, technical and distance races all including opportunities to compete in ICF events or in festival formats.
Our Star Theatre Co present - ‘The Invisible Man’
This original, fast-paced and riotous theatre adaptation promises tons of tongue-and-cheek fun!
DSUK...in Tribute to Dire Straits | ON anoTHEr NIGHT 1978 - 1991
Over the past few tours DS:UK have become THE Dire Straits tribute show for true fans of Mark Knopfler’s incredible band. 1991 brought us the final Dire Straits album - On Every Street…
Mimi’s 3D Printing
3D printing services Resin art Handmade gifts
New Daze Band
Acoustic, Folky blues - New Daze from the bay :)
Movie Night - Kangaroo (2025 Cert. PG)
Kangaroo is a 2025 Australian family comedy film directed by Kate Woods, written by Harry Cripps and Melina Marchetta.
Theatre Open Morning: ‘Your Theatre - Your Say’
Join us for a coffee and a chat. Informal drop-in session to find out more about your theatre and tell us your thoughts. All welcome, free of charge.
ICF Tech Finals
We have something for everyone at the SUPER Festival, with sprint, technical and distance races all including opportunities to compete in ICF events or in festival formats.
Dolphin Boatyard
Welcome to the Dolphin Boatyard The largest and oldest boatyard on the River Dart which is now privately owned and operated by an excellent team of friendly and professional staff. Well worth visiting
Liberty
Brixham’s first & original Cocktail Bar. Bringing Premium & Fun to Brixham, without the pretentiousness.
Dave Thomas Music
Live Music
Schofield Music
🎼 70s/80s/90s funk, disco & dance vibes! ❤️ Playing OLD & NEW 🎶 with 🎤 groovy BASS, funky GUITAR
National Theatre Live - Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Cert. 15)
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.
Open Mic Night
Join us for Open Mic Night hosted by our resident musician Tom Beattie. Whether you're a seasoned musician, a shower singer with confidence or just fancy soaking up some live music and good vibes, come on down and get involved 🎵🎵🎵
Dave Thomas Music
Live Music
Brixham Heritage Museum
Dedicated to the history and heritage of the town of Brixham in Devon.
The New Quay Inn Pub
A charming, dog-friendly, historic pub in the heart of Brixham, just 50 yards from the harbour
ICF Sprint Finals
We have something for everyone at the SUPER Festival, with sprint, technical and distance races all including opportunities to compete in ICF events or in festival formats.
Musical Bingo
As fun as it sounds! Bingo but with tunes and singalong. £5 per ticket for all your rounds! Eyes down for 7pm.
Festival Tech Races
We have something for everyone at the SUPER Festival, with sprint, technical and distance races all including opportunities to compete in ICF events or in festival formats.
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company - Paignton
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.
Musical Bingo
As fun as it sounds! Bingo but with tunes and singalong. £5 per ticket for all your rounds! Eyes down for 7pm.
Nick Tilley
Live music at Old Market House every Thursday from 7pm
BOADS presents - Agatha Christie's Love From A Stranger
A tense psychological thriller - Love From a Stranger is an adaptation by Agatha Christie and Frank Vosper which draws both on Christie's earlier play, The Stranger, and short story, Philomel Cottage.
Schofield Music
🎼 70s/80s/90s funk, disco & dance vibes! ❤️ Playing OLD & NEW 🎶 with 🎤 groovy BASS, funky GUITAR
Quiz Night
SpeedQuizzing - The Easy To Play Quiz - Prizes to be won
DJ Ben Tonks
Sun-soaked Brazilian Samba beats meet bossa nova cool. The sound these festivals were made for
Co-Working Space Tuesday
Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm, intro offer with hot drinks included and fast WiFi. Pre-booking essential through manana.brixham@gmail.com
Chris Thomas
Live Music
The South Devon Players Theatre & Film Company
The South Devon Players, is based in Brixham for auditions, rehearsals and some of our performances. We exist to create local opportunities for Torbay -based people to create high-quality work in theatre, exploring history, culture & classical literature, winning several awards for its work. We tour live shows around Devon (including Brixham) and up to London / Birmingham, & then also stream online via our partner on Roku & Amazon. We love to welcome new faces. Our rehearsal base is at Chestnut Community Centre, 1-3 Poplar Close, Brixham, Tq5 0sa Www.southdevonplayers.com Www.facebook.com/sdevonplayers Southdevonplayers@gmail.com
The South Devon Players present - ‘The Scarlet Pimpernel’
An engaging drama of disguise, adventure, and conspiracy set between London and Paris, during the height of the French Revolution in 1792.
Kid’s Marquee
There’s a bunch of fun stuff happening in our Kid’s Marquee
New Daze Band
Acoustic, Folky blues - New Daze from the bay :)
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
Maritime History Luncheon Lecture
The story of the Herzogin Cecilie
Schofield Music
🎼 70s/80s/90s funk, disco & dance vibes! ❤️ Playing OLD & NEW 🎶 with 🎤 groovy BASS, funky GUITAR
Medal & Closing Ceremonies
We have something for everyone at the SUPER Festival, with sprint, technical and distance races all including opportunities to compete in ICF events or in festival formats.
Chris Thomas
Live Music
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)
ICF Tech Heats
We have something for everyone at the SUPER Festival, with sprint, technical and distance races all including opportunities to compete in ICF events or in festival formats.
ICF Distance Races
We have something for everyone at the SUPER Festival, with sprint, technical and distance races all including opportunities to compete in ICF events or in festival formats.
A Live 'What's On' for the Whole District
Give people a reason to visit this week, not just today
Markets, late-night shopping evenings, seasonal trails and BID-led campaigns can all sit on one live schedule, alongside events individual levy payers create themselves. Instead of a one-off campaign push, your district gets an always-current programme visitors can actually plan around - supporting the dwell time and repeat-visit outcomes most BID levy investment is aimed at.
Offers That Turn Footfall Into Spend
Give your BID levy investment something visitors can actually redeem
Every levy payer can create their own offers, landing directly in the visitor's Mapzest Wallet as they move through the district. A loyalty scheme, a seasonal discount, a shop-local campaign incentive - all sit in one place, giving your BID a direct, measurable link between what you're promoting and what visitors actually do with it.
Extend Your Guide Into the Street
Wayfinding, kiosks and interactive totems for your public realm
A digital guide doesn't have to stay on a phone screen. Mapzest can extend into physical wayfinding signage, self-service kiosks in shops, libraries or the town hall, and interactive totems placed across the district's public realm - each one showing the same live map and 'What's On' schedule as the app, so visitors without the app still get the same real-time picture of what's around them.
One BID, or Several, Under One Map
Built for how BID boundaries actually sit next to each other
A BID boundary is a funding and governance line, not a wall - a visitor rarely notices the exact point where one district's levy zone ends and the next begins, or where it gives way to a town centre with no BID at all. Mapzest can represent your district as a guide in its own right while still sitting inside the same wider map as neighbouring BIDs and the surrounding area, so a visitor drawn in by one district's offer can just as easily wander into the next, with each BID keeping full control of its own listings and identity throughout.
What Comes With Your District's Guide
Everything needed to keep the whole district fresh, evidenced and easy to find
Evidence for Your Levy Payers and Board
Real, live usage data gives your BID board and levy payers something concrete to point to when demonstrating the impact of their investment - not just footfall counters, but what people actually looked at and did.
A Few Minutes to Claim a Listing
No form, no waiting on a central team - a levy payer can claim and update their own listing directly, or leave it with your BID team to manage on their behalf.
Wayfinding, Kiosks and Totems
Extend the same live guide into physical signage and self-service touchpoints across your district's public realm.
Your District, Inside the Bigger Map
Sit within the same wider map as neighbouring areas without losing your BID's own boundary, branding or control.
The Kind of Businesses Already Live on Mapzest
A real, current sample from the wider Mapzest map - the kind of trader a district-wide BID guide brings together in one place
ICF Sprint Semi-final & Warm-up Races
Torre Abbey Sands, Torbay Rd, Torquay TQ2 5HA
The Breakwater Bistro
The Breakwater Bistro, Berry Head Road, Tq5 9AF
Seriously Collins - Phil Collins & Genesis Tribute Show
Brixham Theatre, Brixham Town Hall, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8TA
Chris Thomas
Mapzest & Brixham Beacon Drop-in session
Into The West Bookshop
Into The West Bookshop, 38 Middle Street, Brixham, TQ5 8ER
Dramatically Different present - The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Brixham Theatre, Brixham Town Hall, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8TA
The Pizza Co
50 Penn Lane, Brixham, TQ5 9NR
China blue
Station Road, Totnes, TQ12 5JR
Yonder Folk
Chris Thomas
Quiz Night
Mañana, 15 The Quay Brixham. TQ5 8AW
Torre Abbey Sands
The Manor
The Manor, 28 Higher Street, Brixham, United Kingdom, TQ5 8HW
Spinning Wheel Inn
The Esplanade, Paignton, TQ4 6BE
Festival Village Opens
Princess Gardens, Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EZ
English Riviera Airshow - Day 2
Quiz Night
Mañana, 15 The Quay Brixham. TQ5 8AW
Copperhead Ales
Chris Thomas
The Blue Anchor
The Blue Anchor, 83 Fore Street, Brixham, TQ5 8AH
The Middle Street Bagel Co.
The Middle Street Bagel Co. 44 Middle Street, Brixham TQ5 8EJ
Get Your FREE Listing Today
Southern Comfort
New Daze Band
The Chart Room First Class Coffee Lounge
Old Foundry Court, 60a Fore Street, Brixham, TQ5 8DZ
Boyce Brixham
Chris Thomas
Palace Theatre
Palace Avenue, Paignton, TQ3 3HF
Aqua Paddle
Torre Abbey Sands, Torbay Rd, Torquay TQ2 5HA
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from BID teams and boards considering Mapzest
Get in touch and we'll talk through what's involved for your BID area, and what it would take to bring your levy payers on board.
Not necessarily - it's your choice. Your BID team can manage every listing centrally, hand control to each levy payer individually, or run a mix of both.
Yes, a live, well-used digital guide is a concrete example of what levy investment delivers - useful evidence when making the case at renewal.
No, your district can also sit within a wider regional map, alongside neighbouring BIDs and destinations, without losing its own identity.
There are no limitations, your BID can be located anywhere.
Built for How a BID Actually Works
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One Digital Guide, Every Levy Payer
The whole district on one live map, kept current continuously rather than reprinted once a season.
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Minutes to Claim a Listing
No admin bottleneck - levy payers can update their own listing directly, or leave it to your team.
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A Live What's On
Markets, campaigns and events all on one schedule visitors actually check.
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Offers That Drive Spend
Turn levy-funded campaigns into redeemable offers visitors act on.
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Wayfinding, Kiosks and Totems
Extend the guide into physical signage and public-realm touchpoints.
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Your BID, Inside the Bigger Map
Sit alongside neighbouring districts without losing your own boundary or identity.
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Works Offline
The guide stays usable even where the district's mobile signal doesn't.
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Evidence for Your Board
Real usage data to support renewal ballots and business plan reporting.