Latest News (November 2024) - Visit West

In Broadmead, Sparks Bristol have been untangling fairy lights and dusting off baubles to transform the former Marks and Spencers building into a winter wonderland.

Father Christmas is making a detour on his world tour landing in Avon Valley on the 30th November, filling the park with festive cheer alongside his entourage of elves and reindeer 

Go Green This Black Friday - Mendip’s Gift Voucher Adventure Sale promotes experiences, not stuff

Totterdown-based neighbourhood restaurant, BANK has been selected by The Good Food Guide as one of the 50 best places for a Sunday roast in Britain this year.

This year, Newark Park in Gloucestershire is embracing a traditional Christmas, with classic festive activities for all ages starting on 30 November. 

Bristol City Centre Business Improvement District (BID), Bristol Legacy Foundation and Bristol City Council have announced a new public art project as part of the revitalisation of the Centre Promenade.

New-for-2024 ‘Elfie’ competition announced with £500 Love Bristol Gift Card on offer as prize

Enchanting audiences for a decade, Snow Mouse returns to Bath’s Egg Theatre for a landmark 10^th consecutive year this Christmas.

Tails are set to wag and noses to twitch as Forestry England invites you to take your dog on the ultimate forest dog walk with Wallace & Gromit as they unveil a brand-new Forest Walkies route at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. The

Longleat is hoping to bring hippos back to the Wiltshire estate and has submitted plans for new 21^st century accommodation for the Vulnerable species.

See Somerset Rural Life Museum beautifully decorated for Christmas with festive foliage, Christmas angels and an immersive sound installation in the 14th Century Abbey Barn. 

Spike Island is looking for an energetic and committed curator who is passionate about supporting and working with artists. With excellent knowledge of current international artistic practices, the Curator will work closely with the Director to develop the artistic programme, and will have overall responsibility for its delivery.