Latest News (July 2024) - Visit West

Trumpeters heralded a feast fit for a Queen when Elizabeth I visited Longleat House in Wiltshire 450 years ago, the accounts show.

WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, in Gloucestershire, are delighted to announce they have been recognised in TripAdvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards for 2024.

Lord of the Dance and Blue Man Group set to dazzle audiences at Bristol Beacon as they bring their iconic shows to Bristol this year.

Bristol Harbour Festival build up begins ahead of six performance areas taking over the city centre from Friday 19th - Sunday 21st July.

Bristol Airport is preparing for the busiest ever Summer holiday getaway with over 1.6 million passengers planning to travel through the Airport during the holiday period (mid July – early September).

Cabot Circus becomes Official Team GB and ParalympicsGB Fanzones.

Today, FORWARDS and Big Team CIC announces the return of its pioneering social initiative Capture FORWARDS, and reveals its collaboration with Sony UK.

Featuring an incredible run of acts including Bru-C, Sammy Virji, PAWSA, Maceo Plex, DIMENSION and many more.

Weston College has joined forces with Noah’s Ark amid their 25^th anniversary celebrations to restore a favourite vintage tractor loved by members and visitors of Noah’s Ark.

Bristol Old Vic's Summer Project, inspired by The Little Mermaid, puts ocean conservation front and centre.

A ‘Shop, Dine and Visit Local’ campaign has been launched in Midsomer Norton with backing from businesses and Bath & North East Somerset Council.

The Tartan Titan will be at the park from Saturday 27th July, with businesses, schools, gyms and parties challenged to take on the Titan.