The tall ship Atyla is visiting The Brixham Pirates Festival 2023
All information about the dates and activities in the city
IMPORTANT UPDATE: OUR ATTENDANCE HAS BEEN CANCELLED
With immense sadness, due to an unusual change in our season planning, and a lack of funds to bring Atyla to Brixham all the way from northern Spain, we had to abandon our plans to come to the Brixham Pirates Festival 2023. We’re very sorry about this.
Important: The festival WILL still happen. Check this FB page to find out more.
Before the end of January, the people that booked any of our activities in Brixham will be informed via email and will be given a refund of what they paid.
We are already in conversations with the organizers about bringing Atyla to Brixham in 2024, and we hope to see you there.
As part of its 2023 sailing season, the famous historic ship Atyla will participate in the Brixham Pirates Festival. This is your opportunity to see this astonishing sailing ship closer than ever.
With its two masts, black sails and the #ATYLAship sign in the wheelhouse, the ship will attract the attention of thousands of people in the city. And it says “WELCOME” on the hull but, is it possible to visit it? Is it possible to come aboard and experience its traditional wooden architecture? We have good news for you: YES!
Join the Facebook event of the visit and participate in a giveaway of free Atyla t-shirts!
Atyla’s stop in Brixham (for the Brixham Pirates Festival 2023)
Atyla’s departure from Brixham is planned on the 1st of May 2022 at 20:00.
During this stay in Brixham it will be possible to visit the ship (see below). There will be also several activities happening on the ship as part of the Brixham Pirates Festival 2023.
You can already sign up for the sailing trips to and from Brixham:
Activities on board Atyla ship in Brixham
Open doors (visit the ship)
Day trips with paella & sangría
Charity concert
Location of Atyla ship in Brixham:
How is the visit?
Our crew will welcome you on board and play a video that shows the ship in action. Then you’ll be able to walk around the deck and read several banners with interesting information and engaging questions.
You can also take pictures in front of the helm, or wherever you want. If you post them on social media, please mention us: @atyla_ship
Access to the ship’s interiors is normally not allowed, but you can look through the windows to see how it looks inside or see them here.
Open doors (visit the ship)
When?
- 29th of April 2023 from 10:00 to 12:00
- 30th of April 2023 from 10:00 to 12:00
Price
- The visit is free, but we ask for a donation.
- 100% of donations go to creating scholarships for people with fewer resources, so please donate generously if you can.
- Donate by putting some cash in the treasure chest that we have on board, or using this button:
How to sign up
Complete this form to sign up for the visit:
How is the visit?
Our crew will welcome you on board and play a video that shows the ship in action. Then you’ll be able to walk around the deck and read several banners with interesting information and engaging questions.
You can also take pictures in front of the helm, or wherever you want. If you post them on social media, please mention us: @atyla_ship
Access to the ship’s interiors is normally not allowed, but you can look through the windows to see how it looks inside or see them here.
Day trips with paella & sangría:
When?
- 29th of April 2023 from 13:00 to 16:00
- 30th of April 2023 from 13:00 to 16:00
Price
- £59 adults, £39 children, incl. a plate of paella and a glass of sangría/soda/water (33 cl).
- Extra drinks are available at fair prices.
Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot here:
Book the day trip on the 29th of April
Book the day trip on the 30th of April
How is the day trip?
Our crew will welcome you on board and explain the basics of the trip, then we’ll leave the mooring and start sailing. During the trip we’ll try to put up some sails, and you can help with that. There’ll be plenty of cool moments for a picture with the coastal background, with the crew, and in different parts of the ship (remember to tag @atyla_ship if you publish them).
Some relevant details:
- The paella will be ready shortly after the start of the trip.
- Sadly we can’t make vegetarian paella, but if you tell us on your reservation, we’ll have a vegetarian option ready for you.
- You’ll be able to use the ship’s toilet if you need it.
- Smoking is allowed on deck. Always try not to disturb anyone and never throw the cigarette butt overboard.
- To avoid pollution, drinks come in a reusable Atyla glass that you’ll get for a 2€ deposit. You can return it, or keep it as a souvenir.
How will the concert be?
Our friends from Reivers’ Gallows already performed on board in 2022, and the concert was a total blast!
You don’t want to miss this very special moment of the Brixham Pirate Festival 2023!
The band performs for free, and all the proceeds from the concert go to creating scholarships for people with fewer resources.
Charity concert by Reivers’ Gallows
When?
- 30th of April 2023 from 18:00 to 21:00
Price
- £19, including a glass of sangría/beer/soda/water (33cl).
- Extra drinks available at fair prices.
- All benefits from the evening are dedicated to creating scholarships for people with fewer resources.
Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot here:
How will the concert be?
Our friends from Reivers’ Gallows already performed on board in 2022, and the concert was a total blast!
You don’t want to miss this very special moment of the Brixham Pirate Festival 2023!
The band performs for free, and all the proceeds from the concert go to creating scholarships for people with fewer resources.
Join the Facebook event of the visit and participate in a giveaway of free Atyla t-shirts!
What is Atyla ship?
A unique ship from Spain that sails around the world
Today, Atyla is the only Spanish wooden ship that regularly participates in international regattas of tall ships and sail training ships. In these regattas, Atyla often receives the prize for the most international crew.
Atyla has been all around Europe, and as far as Russia and Canada in the last 6 years. All of this happens as a charity foundation that promotes life skills like emotional intelligence and intercultural communication.
Can I join a trip?
Yes you can! Our trips are open for anyone who wants to enjoy an adventure, learn new things and meet other explorers.
You join as part of the crew, and get to participate in all the sailing activities, including taking the helm!
Pictures & Press
If you are a journalist, and you want to make an article or piece about Atyla, check out our press dossier. If you publish something please let us know; we love to see articles mentioning Atyla!
Sponsor our visit to the city
We're currently looking for companies and organisations that want to sponsor this visit.
By donating to our charity, you make our activities accessible to more people - something that your community can surely benefit from.
Win-win: Support a charitable cause and benefit from wide-reaching exposure during our visit. You can also get private tours and other perks.
Get involved
Help us spread the word
Hang up this poster in your city to help other people know about our visit.
Print it on size DinA4 or DinA3, and include the name of your city and this page's URL.
Donate to our charity
Atyla uses 100% of all donations to provide scholarships to people who cannot afford to join the trips. Donate to this cause if you can.
Buy a gift card
A gift voucher that does not expire and can be used for any of our trips.
You can get it immediately and print it or send it digitally, no deliveries required.
You have never heard about the Brixham Pirates Festival?
Oh, you’re in for a treat!
The Brixham Pirates Festival, also know and just “Brixham Pirates”, “Brixham Pirate Days”, or “The pirate festival of Brixham”, is a yearly event that gathers thousands of people to celebrate dressed as pirates, or who just want to enjoy the good vibes.
Organised by the local community and a bunch of volunteers from the area, the event remains independent and authentic, and the locals pour themselves into offering the most enjoyable experience.
Open to families and people of all ages, open to groups and people coming alone. Brixham will welcome you with open arms.
What are the dates of the Brixham Pirates Festival 2023?
In 2023, the Brixham Pirates Festival starts on the 29 of April 2023. The end date of the festival is the 1st of May 2023.
The festival happens every year on the first Bank Holiday weekend in May, so if you cannot make it this year to visit the festival and all its attractions, including the ship Atyla, you can already calculate the provisional dates of future editions:
In 2024, the Pirate Days will be from the 4th to the 6th of May. And in 2025 it will be from the 3rd to the 5th of May.
Of course, the future dates are still provisional. Come back later for official dates.
Until then, we’ll enjoy the 2023 edition of the Pirates Brixham! See you there!
