Latest News (July 2024) - Visit West

The Bristol Improv Theatre has announced that it is under threat of closure within the next three months, and have launched a fundraising campaign with the goal of raising £20,000. 

A new interactive installation ‘Space Shanty’ inspired by Bristol’s long-standing ties to the sea and stars is coming to M Shed this summer.

Get ready to elevate your spirits and let your imaginations take flight as the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta announces the awe-inspiring, and nostalgic line-up of special shape hot air balloons due to make an appearance at this year’s event.

Following the 2024 General Election, tourism industry bodies have issued individual responses to the results and the new Government's priorities. 

The Redgrave Theatre is excited to announce a vibrant makeover of its visual identity, featuring a brand new logo and updated colour scheme.

The Information is a pivotal platform, tackling pressing cultural issues head on, while offering audiences tangible ways to engage and make a difference.

The Bristol’s cocktail bar is also supporting city’s longest-running LGBTQIA+ charity, Freedom, with £1 donated from every purchase of Old Kiwan rum cocktail.

Work to install a Government-funded pilot scheme to test a next generation 5G mobile network in Bath city centre is set to start later this summer.

Bath Preservation Trust are currently recruiting for a Membership Administrator. This role will work to deliver a positive membership experience, being the first port of call for all membership applications, renewals and enquiries, assisting with members events, and maintaining the membership database.

Residents in Bath and North East Somerset are being asked for their views on renewing two legal orders which address anti-social behaviour associated with the possession and consumption of alcohol in the centres of Bath and Midsomer Norton.

Councillors are to be asked to consider making use of compulsory purchase powers if needed, to enable development of the Somer Valley Enterprise Zone (SVEZ). 

Some of the biggest and best loved names in the world of children’s books will be heading to Bath this autumn for the annual Bath Children’s Literature Festival.