A Digital Platform for Growing Your Visitor Economy
Mapzest gives County, District and Unitary Councils a single, real-time guide to the places, events and offers across your area - supporting town centre regeneration and sustainable economic growth.
A Practical Delivery Tool for Strategic Priorities
Turning funding priorities into something residents and visitors actually use
Growing the visitor economy and revitalising high streets and town centres are stated priorities behind funding such as the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and its Levelling Up predecessors. A strategy document sets that ambition out; Mapzest is a practical way to deliver against it - a live map and guide that puts every business, attraction and event across your area in front of residents and visitors alike, evidencing the funded activity in actual, measurable use rather than a report nobody outside the authority reads.
Built to Work Across County, District and Unitary Structures
One platform, whatever your local government structure looks like
Economic development and tourism are concurrent functions, meaning county, district and unitary authorities can all be involved in delivering them, often alongside town and parish councils - and a platform that assumes one tier does everything doesn't fit most areas. A business or town council can claim and keep its own listing current in minutes, without routing every change through your authority's own team, while your team still retains oversight and can step in centrally wherever that's the better fit.
Every Business and Attraction in Your Area, in One Guide
The kind of businesses and attractions a countywide or district-wide guide like this brings together in one place
Aqua Paddle
on Friday evening, join a social paddle on the bay and be part of something relaxed, fun, and community-driven.
Isabelle Nutton
Join us for an afternoon with Isabelle Nutton, performing a wonderful mix of folk, country and acoustic favourites. From Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon to Patsy Cline and Tracy Chapman, Isabelle's rich vocals and relaxed style make for a truly enjoyable live music experience 🎵🍺
Education - Saving Our Seas & Shorelines
Talk to some of the faces saving our seas and shorelines!
Emma Pick Musician
Acoustic singer songwriter/cover artist
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.
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.
2 For £12 On Cocktails
When ordering two of the same
Quiz Night
Mañana Quiz Night hosted by our own Quizmaster Chlo & her Sequin hat. Eyes down 7pm / £1pp (booking advised) 🎩
The Queens Arms
Multi-award winning CAMRA pub. Specialise in ales and cider 🍻
Brixham Maid
Local cheese shop & creators of award winning artisan preserves. Amazing burgers 8oz Dartmoor Lamb, 8oz Beef, Duck Burger & pork burgers too!
New Daze Band
Acoustic, Folky blues - New Daze from the bay :)
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.
Old Market House
The Old Market house offers extensive outdoor seating and breathtaking views across the harbour.
The Future Of The Catch
Panel Talk: Exploring the next generation of British fishing and what ‘sustainable’ really means
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…
New Daze Band
Acoustic, Folky blues - New Daze from the bay :)
The Prince William
Waterfront Pub and Restaurant with Alfresco Terrace located on the Southwest Coastal Path
Festival 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.
Movie Night - The Choral (2025 Cert. 12a)
1916: A Choral Society in a small English town helps the community through music during a time of war.
DJ Ben Tonks
Sun-soaked Brazilian Samba beats meet bossa nova cool. The sound these festivals were made for
Porridge
Family-Run Independent Health Food Shop, Café & Online Store 🌿
Rock and Moor
We specialise in outdoor adventures: expertly guided rock climbing, caving, hiking, scrambling and mountaineering, rock climbing skills coaching, hill and moorland navigation training and other outdoor skills development. Based in beautiful South Devon, we cover areas such as Dartmoor, Cornwall, Somerset, the Westcountry coast as well as mountainous areas in the UK. We provide personalised activities for individuals, couples, friends, small groups and families. Importantly, we keep our instructor to client ratio small, enabling you to have the most valuable, authentic and enjoyable adventure experience.
Greek Night
Kitchen Takeovers presents: 🇬🇷Greek Night with @opagreekgyros meat and veggie option available
Claire Hawkins
Pilates classes suitable for all levels, with a warm and welcoming vibe! 🧡
Brixham Heritage Museum
Dedicated to the history and heritage of the town of Brixham in Devon.
Early Bird Discount - MUSƎ - The Definitive Tribute to MUSE - 28 November 2026
Buy your tickets for our favourite MUSE tribute band now, for as little as £16. Hurry! Offer only valid before 1 August 2026.
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…
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company - Kingswear
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.
Thursday Steak Night
Enjoy Two Mouth Watering Westcountry Prime Sirloin Steaks, served with all the trimmings plus a Bottle Of Wine - for just £49 🥩🍷
No Buddy Does It Better! - Buddy Holly & The Crickets Tribute
Get ready to rock 'n' roll with Danny Gill and his band as they bring the timeless music of Buddy Holly to life on stage! Relive the golden era of rock 'n' roll as they perform all you favourites.
Mimi’s 3D Printing
3D printing services Resin art Handmade gifts
Olive
A mouth-watering selection of authentic Mediterranean dishes to please almost any palate. Celebrating cuisine from several countries including Italy, Spain, The French Riviera, Morocco and Greece.
Our Star Theatre Co present - ‘The Invisible Man’
This original, fast-paced and riotous theatre adaptation promises tons of tongue-and-cheek fun!
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.
Cheese & Beer Tasting
Local cheese & beer tasting with Brixham Maid. Tickets available please pre book through manana.brixham@gmail.com
Brew & Boards Social
our new social club bringing all gamers together with a pint and board games 5-8pm 🎲♟️
The Chippy Brixham
The Chippy Brixham sits right on The Strand, on Brixham Harbour. Freshly cooked fish and chips on Brixham Harbour. Eat in, takeaway, or grab a 99 and wander the strand. Real people. Real food.
Schofield Music
🎼 70s/80s/90s funk, disco & dance vibes! ❤️ Playing OLD & NEW 🎶 with 🎤 groovy BASS, funky GUITAR
Brixham Trawler Event
A local spectacle to raise funds for our local Fishermen’s Mission
Live Music- Funky House
Join us for live music from DJ Deacon Bleu bringing great funky vibes
Schofield
🎶 Live at The Blue Anchor – Schofield! 🎶 Get ready for a night of feel-good funky pop with Brixham duo Schofield. Expect huge singalong hits, infectious grooves and a fresh disco-funk twist on some of your favourite songs. From driving basslines and rhythmic guitar to soaring sax melodies and irresistible beats, they're guaranteed to get the harbour bouncing. 🍻 Great music. 🎵Great atmosphere. See you there!
SUP 1,000
On Sunday 28th June, the SUPER Festival is hosting SUP1000 at Torre Abbey Sands, Torquay- an unforgettable attempt to set a NEW World Record with 1,000 stand-up paddlers on the water at the same time.
Spinning Wheel Inn
Paignton's number-one entertainment seafront pub, with nightly live music, great food and a fun play garden for families.
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.
Mañana
Craft Beer Bar on Brixham Harbour. A place for good vibes, people & events.
Break Beat Bandits
Brazilian samba drums meets club classics to create an explosive carnival atmosphere
STEAM DISCOVERY CENTRE
A cafe with interactive science discovery centre. A kind of science museum where visitors can engage, explore, push buttons and build.
Schofield Music
🎼 70s/80s/90s funk, disco & dance vibes! ❤️ Playing OLD & NEW 🎶 with 🎤 groovy BASS, funky GUITAR
Musical Bingo
As fun as it sounds! Bingo but with tunes and singalong. £5 per ticket for all your rounds! Eyes down for 7pm.
Casa Nostra Resturante
Family run italian restaurant. Child friendly
Rose Cottage
Cosy + Log burner, Sleeps 3
Maritime History Luncheon Lecture
The story of the Herzogin Cecilie
Chris Thomas
Live Music
SUPolo
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.
Quiz Night
SpeedQuizzing - The Easy To Play Quiz - Prizes to be won
Live Music- Funky House
Join us for live music from DJ Deacon Bleu bringing great funky vibes
Paignton Green
A large seaside public space on the English Riviera. It serves as a central hub for major community festivals, family entertainment, and recreational activities.
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.
Kid’s Marquee
There’s a bunch of fun stuff happening in our Kid’s Marquee
Boyce Brixham
Independent Property Sales & Lettings Agent - Since 1926
Jazz Sunday Session
Join us for live music from Bristol based jazz band Fabio Ferri & Music
The Chippy Paignton
The Chippy Paignton on Seaway Road — traditional fish and chips, freshly cooked to order. Eat in, collect, or we deliver from 5pm. Order direct at www.thechippypaignton.co.uk or call 01803 552233.
Chris Thomas
Live Music
Brew & Boards Social
our new social club bringing all gamers together with a pint and board games 5-8pm 🎲♟️
Colours of Brixham
Lynne & artist sisters Elaine & Janet, along with artist friend Vivienne, can be found in the Colours of Brixham Art Gallery on Middle Street
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.
Early Bird Discount - Bottled Blondie Tribute Band - 5 September 2026
Buy your tickets for this fabulous Blondie five-piece tribute band now, for as little as £19. Hurry! Offer only valid before 1 August 2026.
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.
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
National Theatre Live: ‘The Playboy of the Western World’ (2025 Cert. 12A)
National Theatre Live (FILM) - Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play.
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.
New Daze Band
Acoustic, Folky blues - New Daze from the bay :)
MoonAge - The Best of Bowie Tribute Band
Whether you are a fan of Bowie’s early years, the Glam Rock era, Plastic Soul, Berlin or 80s Pop eras, there will be something for you in their two-hour show.
Palace Theatre
A beloved community theatre in the heart of Paignton staging professional productions, pantomimes and live events throughout the year.
Emma Pick Musician
Acoustic singer songwriter/cover artist
Vinyl Pick n Mix
Strictly Rockers back on the decks with round two of Pick n Mix - bring your 7” vinyls & let the DJ mix them for you.
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.
English Riviera Airshow - Day 1
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.
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.
Lark Meadows
Come and stay in our holiday home, 3 bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, seating area, lounge and wrap around decking.
ICF Sprint 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.
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.
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
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 Blue Anchor
The Blue Anchor is a traditional pub located right on the harbourside of the idyllic fishing town of Brixham in Devon
Nick Tilley
Arguably one of the best guitarists in the country, played all over the world, Nick now lives in Torbay
Beamers Restaurant
Quality fine dining at Brixham's harbour-side
Chris Thomas
Live Music
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.
The Pizza Co
Serving woodfired pizzas from our converted horse box. Available for event, wedding, corporate hire
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.
Dave Thomas Music
Live Music
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 🎵🎵🎵
Yonder Folk
Devon husband-and-wife duo with guitar, uke, mandolin and kick drum singing old favourites
Southern Comfort
Jim Low & Kathie Johnston U.K. based Guinness World Record Breaking duo Playing all types of music
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.
Mermaid LIVE DJ - FRIDAY
🧜 Get Your Friday Night On 🧜
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.
Afternoon Tea overlooking Lyme Bay
Enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea with scones, Pattisseries and sandwiches, fine teas and coffees or milkshakes £35pp. Strictly with 24 hours advance booking.
Bottled Blondie - The Ultimate Live, Five-Piece Tribute
Bottled Blondie Tribute Band is a highly acclaimed musical group dedicated to honouring and paying tribute to the iconic American rock band Blondie.
A Live Programme Across Every Town You Cover
Supporting footfall and community engagement, not just one headline event
Markets, council-led campaigns, community festivals and business-run events across every town and parish in your area can sit on one live schedule. Rather than each town promoting its own events in isolation, residents and visitors get one place to see what's actually happening nearby, supporting footfall and community engagement objectives across the whole authority, not just its largest town.
Offers That Support Local Spend and Economic Growth
A direct, visible link between council priorities and local business benefit
Every business across your area can create their own offers, landing directly in the visitor's Mapzest Wallet. A shop-local campaign, a town centre discount scheme, a seasonal incentive - all sit in one place, giving your authority something concrete to point to when demonstrating how economic development activity translates into spend on local high streets, not just footfall counts.
Wayfinding, Kiosks and Totems for the Public Realm You Manage
Physical infrastructure your authority already controls, working alongside the digital guide
Councils already manage the public realm - signage, town centre infrastructure, libraries, civic buildings. Mapzest can extend into that estate directly, with wayfinding signage linking physical locations to the live digital guide, self-service kiosks in libraries, museums and civic buildings, and interactive totems in town centres and transport hubs, all showing the same real-time information as the app.
One Platform Across County, District and Parish Lines
Reducing fragmentation between neighbouring towns and districts
It's common for individual towns within one authority, or neighbouring authorities, to each end up running their own separate app or one-off campaign microsite, duplicating cost and fragmenting the visitor experience along the way - each one built, launched and then quietly left to go stale once the funding round that paid for it moves on. Applying Mapzest across multiple districts links those areas under one continuously-updated platform instead, so a visitor exploring one town can just as easily discover what's happening in the next, while each town keeps its own distinct identity and content within the wider guide.
What Comes With Your Area's Guide
Everything needed to keep your area fresh, evidenced and easy to find
Evidence for Funding Bids and Reporting
Real, live usage data supports the evidence base behind funding bids and reporting requirements, alongside the strategic case your economic development team already makes.
No Single Tier Has to Do All the Work
Businesses and town councils can keep their own listing current directly, while your authority retains central oversight across every tier involved.
Wayfinding, Kiosks and Totems for the Public Realm
Extend the same live guide into the public realm, libraries and civic buildings your authority already manages.
One Platform, Every Town and Parish
Link every town in your area, and neighbouring authorities, under one platform, reducing fragmentation and duplicated cost.
The Kind of Businesses Already Live on Mapzest
A real, current sample from the wider Mapzest map - the kind of business and attraction a countywide guide like this brings together
Aqua Paddle
Torre Abbey Sands, Torbay Rd, Torquay TQ2 5HA
Emma Pick Musician
South West Sardine Festival
Brixham Harbour, TQ5 8AW
ICF Sprint Finals
Torre Abbey Sands, Torbay Rd, Torquay TQ2 5HA
Quiz Night
Mañana, 15 The Quay Brixham. TQ5 8AW
The Queens Arms
The Queens Hotel, 31 Station Hill TQ5 8BN
Brixham Maid
Brixham Maid, 28 Middle St, Brixham TQ5 8ER
New Daze Band
Festival Village Opens
Princess Gardens, Torbay Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5EZ
Old Market House
Old Market House, The Quay, Brixham TQ5 8AW
Dramatically Different present - The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Brixham Theatre, Brixham Town Hall, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8TA
New Daze Band
The Prince William
Prince William, Quay, Berry Head Road, Brixham TQ5 9BW
Festival Sprint Finals
Torre Abbey Sands, Torbay Rd, Torquay TQ2 5HA
Movie Night - The Choral (2025 Cert. 12a)
Brixham Theatre, Brixham Town Hall, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8TA
Porridge
Porridge, 13 Fore St, Brixham TQ5 8AA
Rock and Moor
Greek Night
Mañana, 15 The Quay Brixham. TQ5 8AW
Claire Hawkins
Brixham Heritage Museum
Early Bird Discount - MUSƎ - The Definitive Tribute to MUSE - 28 November 2026
Dramatically Different present - The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Brixham Theatre, Brixham Town Hall, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8TA
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company - Kingswear
Thursday Steak Night
Prince William, Quay, Berry Head Road, Brixham TQ5 9BW
No Buddy Does It Better! - Buddy Holly & The Crickets Tribute
Brixham Theatre, Brixham Town Hall, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8TA
Mimi’s 3D Printing
87 Middle Street, Brixham, TQ5 8EJ
Olive
Olive, 3 King Street, On The Coastal Path, Brixham, TQ5 9TF
Our Star Theatre Co present - ‘The Invisible Man’
Brixham Theatre, Brixham Town Hall, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8TA
HOLT. Sauna
Cheese & Beer Tasting
Mañana, 15 The Quay Brixham. TQ5 8AW
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from local authorities considering Mapzest
Get in touch and we'll talk through what's involved for a project of this scale, and what it would take to bring your area on board.
Yes, Mapzest doesn't assume one tier of local government does all the work - it fits however economic development and tourism are actually delivered in your area.
Yes, real usage data across your area gives you concrete evidence alongside the strategic case your team already makes for funding such as the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
It can do either - your area can stand alone, or sit within a wider regional map alongside neighbouring authorities, without losing its own identity.
There are no limitations, you can be located anywhere.
Built for How Local Government Actually Works
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Funded Activity, Evidenced in Use
Your whole area on one live map - measurable use, not a report that sits on a shelf.
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No Single Tier Does All the Work
Businesses and town councils keep listings current directly; your authority keeps oversight.
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A Live Town Calendar
Markets, campaigns and community events all on one schedule residents and visitors actually check.
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Offers That Support Local Spend
Turn economic development activity into offers visitors and residents act on.
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Wayfinding, Kiosks and Totems for the Public Realm
Extend the guide into the public realm and civic buildings you already manage.
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One Platform, Every Town and Parish
Link neighbouring towns and authorities, reducing fragmentation and duplicated cost.
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Works Offline
The guide stays usable even where an area's mobile signal doesn't.
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Evidence for Funding Bids
Real usage data to support the case for continued investment in your visitor economy.