Latest News (2024) - Visit West

City hoteliers are practicing what they have preached by backing this year’s Bristol Balloon Fiesta through providing free accommodation for the crew and balloon teams.

Animals across Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire have been getting in on the Olympic action showing off their sporting prowess with everything from wrestling to synchronised swimming.

Bristol’s biggest free festival for kids is back with two jam-packed editions this August - at Beacon Music Centre, Southmead on Saturday 10 August, and at Bristol Beacon for the ultimate end-of-summer party from Tuesday 27 - Wednesday 28 August

Successful 52nd Bristol Harbour Festival entertains hundreds of thousands with an eclectic mix of on and off-water activities over three action-packed days.

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced individual to support the senior management with the smooth day-to-day running of the team. 

Largest ever Sustainable Fashion Week to highlight 'The Power of Repair'

Bath Preservation Trust has successfully acquired four Thomas Gainsborough paintings of the Tugwell family, which will go on public display for the first time in September at No.1 Royal Crescent.

‘Whirligig’, Weston-super-Mare’s award-winning festival of international outdoor arts, returns with a continental flourish to the Italian Gardens on 7 and 8 September. 

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm are currently looking for an enthusiastic professional to join their fun and passionate Kitchen team as a ‘Cook’.

Brand new venue The Prospect Building has announced its official music programme for 2024, with some of the hottest names in electronic music lining up to play revellers into the new year.

A family nature walk, music workshop and an evening bat walk all feature in this year’s expanded Somer Valley Walking Festival, which runs from Friday 6 - Sunday 8 September. 

How Visit West members can help this inclusive festival and make a positive impact with performers.