Latest News (July 2023) - Visit West

Somerset-based sculptor Simon Hitchens is opening a new exhibition at Somerset Rural Life Museum in Glastonbury, from 16 September to 2 December.

Bristol City Council's CAT Group announced its decision to award Trinity Community Arts a 35-year CAT lease on the building, subject to receipt of a satisfactory business plan. 

Bath Abbey is hosting Luke Jerram’s touring Gaia artwork from 18 September to 29 October 2023, as part of the Treasuring Creation Festival.

Two public spaces in Bath have been dressed with bespoke artwork to celebrate the city as part of a summer events programme.

A new sustainable footbridge restoring the pedestrian route around Keynsham Memorial Park has opened to the public.

Bristol Old Vic's Artistic Director Nancy Medina is inviting people from across the city to gather together for a free day of workshops and song on Sunday 1 October.

Squirrels get ready! The all-new interactive stage performance Hey Duggee The Live Theatre Show visits the Theatre Royal Bath from Wednesday 9 to Saturday 12 August.

A brand-new production of 'Shrek the Musical' heads out to paint to town green with a major UK and Ireland tour, including Bristol Hippodrome.

Hear the DinoROAR at Longleat over the summer holidays (22 July to 3 September) as 20 extraordinary prehistoric creatures come to life.

The highly anticipated South Glos Show is back in Westerleigh and ready to wow visitors with an incredible array of attractions. 

Sixteen of the world’s leading teams, including Tour de France champions Jumbo – Visma and home fan favourites INEOS Grenadiers, will compete in this year’s Tour of Britain.

The founder of charity One Water, Duncan Goose, visited the World Duty Free store at Bristol Airport on 26 July as part of a round-Britain tour.