Extend Your Reach Beyond the Front Desk
Mapzest helps your Visitor Information Centre put real-time, local knowledge in front of visitors wherever they are, not just the ones who walk through your door.
Footfall Is Down. Demand for Information Isn't.
The shift every VIC is already living through
Visitor information centre footfall has fallen sharply over the past decade, and fewer than one in twenty visitors now use a VIC during their stay, most look online instead, often before they've even arrived. That's not a reason to stop offering local knowledge, it's a reason to change how it's delivered. Mapzest puts the same real, current, locally-verified information your team already holds into a live map visitors can use wherever they are, in the centre or nowhere near it.
One Guide, Whether You Run One Centre or a Regional Hub
Built to fit a network that's consolidating, not staying still
Many VIC networks are moving toward a smaller number of regional hubs, supported by digital channels rather than a desk in every town. Mapzest fits that model directly - your team can manage the whole area's guide centrally from a hub, hand sections to partner businesses and attractions, or run a mix of both, so coverage doesn't shrink just because the number of physical desks does.
Every Local Business and Attraction, in One Guide
Managed centrally by your VIC team, individually by each business, or a mix of both - see the kind of variety a complete visitor guide brings together below
Open Mic Night July
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 🎵🎵🎵
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.
Dave Thomas Music
Live Music
Palace Theatre
A beloved community theatre in the heart of Paignton staging professional productions, pantomimes and live events throughout the year.
Sunday Sessions
Join us for our last Sunday session to celebrate summer
Supersonic Queen - The UK's most dynamic tribute
Regarded as one of the UK’s premier queen tribute bands, Supersonic Queen brings all the spirit and majesty of Queen to audiences all over the UK
DJ Ben Tonks
Sun-soaked Brazilian Samba beats meet bossa nova cool. The sound these festivals were made for
🎤 CHRIS THOMAS — LIVE! 🎸
📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham 🗓 Last Sunday of every month ⏰ 4pm – 6pm Smooth vocals, great guitar, and wonderful live music 🎶✨ Come relax, enjoy the tunes, and soak up the Sunday vibes with us! 🥃☀️ Who’s coming along?
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.
Project X Present - ‘Dracula’ (Halloween for grown-ups!)
Dracula, a radio play for the stage, by Caro Richards. Set in a radio studio during a recording of Bram Stoker's Dracula, this brand new play brings all the scares and thrills of the original to life.
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….
Tam’s Kitchen
Vegan restaurant
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.
Mermaid LIVE MUSIC - SUNDAY
🧜 Your Sunday Sorted - From 4pm 🧜
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.
Michelle Blamey
It's midweek music mayhem with Michelle!! Will she perform Dolly or will she perform 90's dance bangers? Who knows... Anything could happen!!
Maritime History Luncheon Lecture
The story of the Herzogin Cecilie
The Breakwater Bistro
Restaurant, Cafe & Takeaway situated on Breakwater Beach
Maritime History Luncheon Lecture
Hear a chilling account by naval historian Alasdair Anderson as he describes the events leading up to Britains greatest maritime disaster. The RMS Lancastria story
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
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.
National Theatre Live - The Misanthrope (Cert 15)
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) is the Misanthrope in Martin Crimp’s cutting new version of Molière’s dark comedy. Directed by NT’s Indhu Rubasingham.
Pilates
An all levels class focusing on posture, mobility and strength.
Schofield Music
🎼 70s/80s/90s funk, disco & dance vibes! ❤️ Playing OLD & NEW 🎶 with 🎤 groovy BASS, funky GUITAR
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
Chris Thomas
Live Music
Albero Brixham
A taste of the Mediterranean, in the heart of Brixham 🌿
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!
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.
Town Hall - Summercombe Room
The Town Hall has function rooms and facilities which can be hired out. The Scala is a popular choice for children's parties, indoor markets and private events!
Coastal kayak Co
Self guided kayak and paddleboard experiences delivered to your beach!
Yonder Folk
Devon husband-and-wife duo with guitar, uke, mandolin and kick drum singing old favourites
Copperhead Ales
Heritage & modern ales 🍺 One for the heads.
The Prince William
Waterfront Pub and Restaurant with Alfresco Terrace located on the Southwest Coastal Path
OPEN MIC NIGHT
🎤 OPEN MIC NIGHT Live local talent every Wednesday! 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham ⏰ From 8:30pm Sing, play, or just enjoy the music — everyone’s welcome! ✨
The New Quay Inn Pub
A charming, dog-friendly, historic pub in the heart of Brixham, just 50 yards from the harbour
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.
The Middle Street Bagel Co.
Artisan bagels & coffee, real fruit ice cream, waffles, salad bowls and more
Live Music- Funky House
Join us for live music from DJ Deacon Bleu bringing great funky vibes
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.
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.
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.
Mimi’s 3D Printing
3D printing services Resin art Handmade gifts
Emma Pick Musician
Acoustic singer songwriter/cover artist
🎸 THE INCREDIBLE CHOCOLATE GORILLA — LIVE! 🎸
📅 Sat 26th • 8:30pm 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham 🔥 Top live band, massive energy, great tunes! 🍕 + 2915 PIZZA BUS on site — fresh pizza all night! Don’t miss the biggest live night of the week! 🙌
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.
Spinning Wheel Inn
Paignton's number-one entertainment seafront pub, with nightly live music, great food and a fun play garden for families.
Tin, Salt & Smoke
Panel Talk: The ancient art of keeping fish, and why it's having a very modern moment...
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.
Brixham Maid
Local cheese shop & creators of award winning artisan preserves. Amazing burgers 8oz Dartmoor Lamb, 8oz Beef, Duck Burger & pork burgers too!
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.
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…
Jazz Sunday Session
Join us for live music from Bristol based jazz band Fabio Ferri & Music
Halloween Themed Family Friendly Quiz
17th October @ 5pm
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.
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.
🎸 THE MOB — LIVE! 🎸
Saturday • 8:30pm 📍 The Queens Arms, Brixham High-energy live music, great vibes & a night you won’t forget! 🔥 Come rock out with us — see you there! 🤘🍻
The ELO Encounter - Face The Music
Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra is here! In an all live show featuring soaring strings and striking vocal harmonies.
Claire Hawkins
Pilates classes suitable for all levels, with a warm and welcoming vibe! 🧡
Why Aren’t We Eating More Sardines
Panel Talk: The fish that outperforms almost everything... and yet somehow get overlooked
Cheese & Beer Tasting
Local cheese & beer tasting with Brixham Maid. Tickets available please pre book through manana.brixham@gmail.com
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!
Chris Thomas
Live Music
Town Hall - Furzeham Room
The Town Hall has function rooms and facilities which can be hired out. The Scala is a popular choice for children's parties, indoor markets and private events!
STEAM DISCOVERY CENTRE
A cafe with interactive science discovery centre. A kind of science museum where visitors can engage, explore, push buttons and build.
Bao Bun Night
Kitchen Takeovers presents: Bao Bun Night with Hong Kong chefs @Baoandmain authentic food with meat and vegan options available
Quiz Night
SpeedQuizzing - The Easy To Play Quiz - Prizes to be won
Chris Thomas
Live Music
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.
Kid’s Marquee
There’s a bunch of fun stuff happening in our Kid’s Marquee
Another Chapter
Brixham's Biggest Toy & Book Shop! Featuring LEGO & The Best Branded Toys!
Devon Rum Company
Artisan handcrafted rums, cocktail bar, tastings and rum-making experiences in Salcombe
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.
Emma Pick Musician
Acoustic singer songwriter/cover artist
Chris Thomas
Live Music
Musical Bingo
As fun as it sounds! Bingo but with tunes and singalong. £5 per ticket for all your rounds! Eyes down for 7pm.
Chris Thomas
Live Music
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…
Dave Thomas Music
Live Music
Mermaid LIVE DJ - FRIDAY
🧜 Get Your Friday Night On 🧜
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.
Emma Pick Musician
Acoustic singer songwriter/cover artist
The Pizza Co
Serving woodfired pizzas from our converted horse box. Available for event, wedding, corporate hire
Cobble Lane Trading
Funky garments in linen ,cotton,tops dresses,hats rock ts, mens hats ,in house designs and lots lots more ,a kooky boutique for the fabulous
Nothing But A Good Time – The Rock Anthems Show
Nothing But A Good Time is the ultimate celebration of timeless rock anthems. This touring show brings the excitement of a full-scale arena performance to stages across the country.
🎤 CHRIS THOMAS — LIVE! 🎤
Live at The Queens Arms, Brixham Sunday 25th • 4pm 🕓 Great songs, brilliant vocals & fantastic live entertainment — come along and enjoy the show! 🎶✨ See you there! 🍻
The Upbeat Beatles
Beatle Mania is Back! The Upbeat Beatles bring the legendary music of the Fab Four to life in a spectacular show that’s fun for all ages.
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.
Brixham Town Hall
The Town Hall has function rooms and facilities which can be hired out. The Scala is a popular choice for children's parties, indoor markets and private events!
Quiz Night
Mañana Quiz Night hosted by our own Quizmaster Chlo & her Sequin hat. Eyes down 7pm / £1pp (booking advised) 🎩
Guy & The Upbeats
This two tone duo brings high energy grooves, sharp rhythms and non stop vibes that keep the room moving all night long. Whether you're here to dance, drink or relax ... We've got you
Quiz Night
Mañana Quiz Night hosted by our own Quizmaster Chlo & her Sequin hat. Eyes down 7pm / £1pp (booking advised) 🎩
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.
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.
Schofield Music
🎼 70s/80s/90s funk, disco & dance vibes! ❤️ Playing OLD & NEW 🎶 with 🎤 groovy BASS, funky GUITAR
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.
The 'What's On' Question, Answered Before It's Asked
The single most common question at any VIC desk, live and self-service
What's on today is the question every VIC team fields constantly. Mapzest keeps a live, always-current schedule of events across your area, pulled directly from the businesses and organisers running them, available to visitors on their own phone, on a kiosk in your centre, or from your own team, without anyone having to check a noticeboard or a folder of flyers first.
Offers That Extend the Visit, Not Just Answer a Question
Turning local knowledge into something visitors act on
Every local business can create their own offers, landing directly in the visitor's Mapzest Wallet. Your team's local knowledge and recommendations become something visitors can actually redeem, not just a verbal tip on the way out the door, giving your VIC a measurable role in visitor spend, not just visitor satisfaction scores.
A Self-Service Kiosk for When Your Desk Is Closed
Wayfinding, kiosks and interactive totems that work around your opening hours
A VIC can only ever be open so many hours a day. A self-service kiosk in your centre's window or lobby, an interactive totem in the town square or station, and clear wayfinding signage linking physical locations to the digital guide all mean visitors can get the same real-time information at 9pm on a Sunday as they would from your desk on a Tuesday morning.
One Platform Across Every Area You Cover
Supporting a hub-and-spoke model, not fighting it
As VIC networks consolidate into regional hubs, Mapzest can link every town and district your hub covers under one continuously-updated platform, rather than each town being left with whatever one-off microsite or leaflet rack it happened to set up before consolidation. Visitors exploring one town can discover what's on in the next without your team needing a second desk to tell them.
What Comes With Your Visitor Guide
Everything needed to keep local knowledge fresh, evidenced and available around the clock
Evidence for Your Funders and Council
Real, live usage data gives you something concrete to point to when demonstrating the value of visitor information services, beyond footfall counters on a shrinking desk.
Managed However Suits Your Network
Central hub team, individual businesses, or a mix of both - Mapzest fits your network's actual structure, hub model included.
Wayfinding, Kiosks and Totems for After Hours
Extend the same live guide into physical signage and self-service touchpoints that work whether or not your desk is staffed.
One Platform, Every Area
Link every town and district your hub covers under one platform, supporting consolidation instead of fighting it.
Local Businesses Already on Mapzest
A live sample of the kind of businesses that come together to build a complete visitor guide
Olive
Olive, 3 King Street, On The Coastal Path, Brixham, TQ5 9TF
Dave Thomas Music
Palace Theatre
Palace Avenue, Paignton, TQ3 3HF
Sunday Sessions
Mañana, 15 The Quay Brixham. TQ5 8AW
Supersonic Queen - The UK's most dynamic tribute
Brixham Theatre, Brixham Town Hall, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8TA
🎤 CHRIS THOMAS — LIVE! 🎸
Conference Room Hire - Town Hall
Brixham Town Hall, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8TA
Project X Present - ‘Dracula’ (Halloween for grown-ups!)
Brixham Theatre, Brixham Town Hall, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8TA
Movie Night - Dead of WInter (2025 Cert. 15)
Brixham Theatre, Brixham Town Hall, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8TA
Tam’s Kitchen
59a Winner Street Paignton
BOADS presents - Agatha Christie's Love From A Stranger
Brixham Theatre, Brixham Town Hall, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8TA
Mermaid LIVE MUSIC - SUNDAY
The Mermaid, 2 King Street Brixham TQ5 9TF
Theatre Round The Harbour, Brixham Quay - FREE
Maritime History Luncheon Lecture
The Breakwater Bistro
The Breakwater Bistro, Berry Head Road, Tq5 9AF
Maritime History Luncheon Lecture
Dudley's Cafe
33 Lower Street, Dartmouth, TQ6 9AN
BOADS presents - Agatha Christie's Love From A Stranger
Brixham Theatre, Brixham Town Hall, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8TA
National Theatre Live - The Misanthrope (Cert 15)
Brixham Theatre, Brixham Town Hall, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8TA
Pilates
Schofield Music
Chris Thomas
Albero Brixham
Albero, 18a New Quay Ln, Brixham TQ5 8AJ
The Three Musketeers
Brixham Theatre, Brixham Town Hall, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8TA
Brixham Escape Rooms
The Brixham Steam Packet Company
Town Hall - Summercombe Room
Brixham Town Council, Town Hall, New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8TA
Coastal kayak Co
Copperhead Ales
Unit 6, Burke Road, TQ9 5XL
The Prince William
Prince William, Quay, Berry Head Road, Brixham TQ5 9BW
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from VIC teams and networks considering Mapzest
Get in touch and we'll talk through what's involved for your centre or network, and what it would take to bring your area on board.
No, it extends what your team already knows into a format visitors actually use outside opening hours, not a replacement for the local expertise your team provides in person.
Yes, kiosks and the app complement your desk, they don't replace the face-to-face element visitors value most when a centre is open.
Yes, one platform can cover every town and district your hub is responsible for, alongside neighbouring areas if useful.
There are no limitations, you can be located anywhere.
Built for How Visitor Information Is Actually Used Now
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One Digital Guide, Every Local Business
The whole area on one live map, available long after your desk has closed for the day.
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Managed However Suits Your Network
Central hub team, individual businesses, or a mix of both.
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The Most-Asked Question, Answered on Demand
The most common question at any VIC desk, answered on demand.
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Offers That Extend the Visit
Turn local knowledge into offers visitors can actually redeem.
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Wayfinding, Kiosks and Totems for After Hours
Extend service into physical signage and self-service touchpoints.
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One Platform, Every Area
Support a hub-and-spoke model with one platform, not a patchwork of one-off microsites per town.
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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 Funders
Real usage data to support the case for continued investment in visitor services.