Things to Do in South Devon
Go to listing ↓Mapzest Discover is a directory of real, independently listed places, events, travel options and places to stay across South Devon — currently covering Brixham, Dartmouth, Paignton, Salcombe, Teignmouth & Shaldon, Torquay, and Totnes & Dartington. Every listing is added and kept up to date by the business or organiser themselves, not scraped or summarised from elsewhere, so what you see here is as current as they keep it.
Each town has its own distinct character — Brixham's working fishing harbour, Dartmouth's naval and sailing heritage, Salcombe's upmarket estuary setting, Torquay's size as the English Riviera's principal town, and the quieter, more low-key feel of Teignmouth & Shaldon, Paignton and Totnes & Dartington. Browsing here, on the main site, brings all of them together in one place; use the Guides menu to jump into a specific town's own guide for the fullest picture of what's nearby.
Whether you're after somewhere to eat, a dated event or offer, help getting around, or somewhere to stay, the categories and sections below cover every real listing across the whole area — restaurants and cafés, activities and attractions, shops, wellness providers, travel links and more — sorted and filterable by category, and by distance from you if you allow location access.
Updates further down this page show what's newly listed or recently changed anywhere across South Devon, refreshed continuously as businesses add or edit their own listings, rather than a static directory snapshot written once and left unchanged. If you already know which town you're headed to, its own guide will give you a shorter, more focused version of everything on this page.
Latest News
11 recent updates, spanning Food & Drink, Entertainment and Business, updated live by local businesses.
Business Family & Attractions For Kids Food & Drink Entertainment Activities
Quiz Night
Hosted by Old Market House
Old Market House, The Quay, Brixham TQ5 8AW
16 December 2026
SpeedQuizzing - The Easy To Play Quiz - Prizes to be won
Quiz Night
Hosted by Old Market House
Old Market House, The Quay, Brixham TQ5 8AW
9 December 2026
SpeedQuizzing - The Easy To Play Quiz - Prizes to be won
Old Market House
Old Market House, The Quay, Brixham TQ5 8AW
The Old Market house offers extensive outdoor seating and breathtaking views across the harbour.
Brew & Boards Social
Hosted by Mañana
Mañana, 15 The Quay Brixham. TQ5 8AW
5 November 2026
our new social club bringing all gamers together with a pint and board games 5-8pm 🎲♟️
Fizz Saturday
Hosted by Mañana
7 November 2026
A bottle of Prosecco ONLY £14.99 Every Saturday throughout October 4pm - 6pm
Past Experiences & Major Events
Notable festivals and major events that recently took place.
F.A.B. Festival of Arts, Brixham 2026
Bolton Cross, Brixham, TQ5
19 October 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.
Devon Business Show 2026
14 October 2026 – 14 October 2026
The South West's biggest business show — 120+ exhibitors at Plymouth Life Centre. Free entry, 10am–3pm on Wednesday 14 October 2026.
South West Sardine Festival
Brixham Harbour, TQ5 8AW
9 August 2026
After a fantastic debut last year, the South West Sardine Festival is back for 2026, bigger, better, and just as gloriously fishy.
ICF SUP World Cup & Paddle UK Super Festival
Hosted by Torre Abbey Sands
24 June 2026
Five-day celebration of stand-up paddle boarding brings together elite athletes, community paddlers, and newcomers ready to try something new.
Brixham Pirate Festival 2026
2 May 2026 – 4 May 2026
Pirates are coming... live music, shanty singing, pirate skirmishes, and family-friendly activities in the historic harbor. Visitors are encouraged to dress in pirate costumes and enjoy the weekend’s festive atmosphere.
Places to visit
245 places to visit, spanning Food & Drink, Shopping and Arts and Culture, updated live by local businesses.
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Ye Olde Jolly Sailor
46 Northumberland Pl, Teignmouth TQ14 8DE
Family and dog-friendly pub set on Teignmouth Quay.
The Plaice Fish and chip takeaway
76 Fore St, Salcombe TQ8 8BU, UK
Fish and chips and pizza takeaway in Salcombe
Brixham Conservative Club
New Road, Brixham, TQ5 8LZ
A members’ club on New Road, next to Brixham Theatre and the Heritage Museum, open since 1900.
Yes Burger Salcombe
6-7, Russell Court, Fore St, Salcombe TQ8 8BS, UK
Burger restaurant with locations in Salcombe and Altrincham
Whinfield Gallery
Whinfield, Herbert Rd, Salcombe TQ8 8HN, UK
Intimate art gallery showing local paintings and sculpture
Grand Central Bar
51 Torbay Road, Paignton, TQ4 6AJ
Paignton's go-to gastro sports bar open from 8am, with live sport, craft beers and freshly cooked food all day every day.
What's On
1512 events to attend, spanning Food & Drink, Entertainment and Arts and Culture, updated live by local businesses.
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Tuesday Curry Club
Hosted by The Prince William
Prince William, Quay, Berry Head Road, Brixham TQ5 9BW
3 November 2026
Each curry served with all the trimmings and a selected drink for just £15 ! 😍
Pilates 5 Week Beginner Course
Hosted by Mañana
3 November 2026
A 5 week beginners course that outlines the key principles and techniques of Pilates.
Wednesday Pizza Night
Hosted by The Prince William
Prince William, Quay, Berry Head Road, Brixham TQ5 9BW
4 November 2026
2 Large Margheritas + 2 Pints / Wines / Soft Drinks = £25 🍕
Copperhead Trails
Hosted by Copperhead Ales
4 November 2026
Bi-weekly Run Club We set off from the taproom every other Wednesday at 6pm towards Ashprington for 5k & 10k
Quiz Night
Hosted by Mañana
Mañana, 15 The Quay Brixham. TQ5 8AW
4 November 2026
Mañana Quiz Night hosted by our own Quizmaster Chlo & her Sequin hat. Eyes down 7pm / £1pp (booking advised) 🎩
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Hosted by The Queens Arms
4 November 2026
🎤 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! ✨
Ways to get about
12 ways to get about, spanning Travel and Business, updated live by local businesses.
Teignmouth – Shaldon Ferry
The passenger ferry operates a continuous daily service between Teignmouth and Shaldon.
Freshwater Parking
Freshwater, Blackball Lane, Brixham, TQ5 8BA
Zone 2 Pay and display car park located in Brixham with 85 spaces.
Oxen Cove Parking
Oxen Cove, Brixham, TQ5 8AY
Zone 2 Pay and display car park located in Brixham with 101 spaces.
The Salcombe Information Centre
Council Hall, Market St, Salcombe TQ8 8DE, UK
Tourist information and local guide for Salcombe, Devon
Paignton Train Station
Paignton station, Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF
Paignton Train Station is a Train in Paignton.
Places to stay
32 places to stay, spanning Accommodation, Food & Drink and Wellness, updated live by local businesses.
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Haytor Hotel
Meadfoot Road, Torquay, Devon TQ1 2JP
A charming Victorian hotel set in the peaceful Meadfoot area, one of Torquay's most picturesque locations.
Smugglers Hotel
Smugglers Hotel, Church Hill E, Brixham TQ5 8HH
A cosy, characterful hotel and restaurant with great food, a comfy bed and warm-hearted hospitality.
Beach View - Stylish Stay, Estuary Views & Luxury Spa Access - Entire Place
Salcombe TQ8 8GZ, UK
Stylish 2-bedroom holiday apartment with spa access in Salcombe
Beadon Park A
Beadon Park A, Main Rd, Salcombe TQ8 8AE, UK
Beadon Park A is a Holiday Park in Salcombe.
Park House, Salcombe
Salcombe TQ8 8JA, UK
Four-bedroom coastal holiday cottage in Salcombe sleeping 8
Beach View - Stylish Stay, Estuary Views & Luxury Spa Access
Salcombe TQ8 8GZ, UK
Stylish accommodation with estuary views and luxury spa access
Offers
1 offers, spanning Food & Drink and Offers, updated live by local businesses.
2 For £12 On Cocktails
Hosted by The Blue Anchor
29 June 2026
2 For £12 On Cocktails is a Cocktail Bar in Brixham.
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