Latest News (2024) - Visit West

Across Bath and Bristol, National Trust places are full of warmth as the trees slowly turn to red, orange and gold, enjoy crisp walks with family and friends and steaming cups of hot chocolate.

The award-winning podcast from the QI Elves will be performing at The Bristol Beacon on 6 September.

New plans have been funded at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to enhance its play offer for children, as it looks to invest in its core family audience amid a significant rise in visitors.

Bath Festivals is thrilled to bring two cultural treats to Bath this autumn, ahead of next year's edition of The Bath Festival. 

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, a Zoo and conservation charity in North Somerset is thrilled to announce 2 new offers to see you through to the end of the summer holidays!

Mendip Activity Centre has seen a surge in Rock Climbing sales following Team GB's Gold medal win at this year's Olympics on Friday 9 August. 

The search is on for a volunteer passionate about the environment to chair the Chew Valley Reconnected Partnership and help develop its work.

Bristol Old Vic invities Bristol to join a celebration event for their three-year long heritage project, Unscripted.

Three mass ascents, 175 balloon flights, 15 competition balloons and two awe-inspiring Nightglows, the 2024 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta graced Bristol’s skyline for a spectacular weekend showcasing Bristol’s ballooning heritage. 

Valley Fest will be back in 2026 with an even better eleventh festival.

A state-of-the-art Central African-themed learning space is to be created at Bristol Zoo Project thanks to a one-million-pound grant from Biffa Award and the Fraxinus Charitable Trust.

Wendi Peters and the Sisters from Sister Act The Musical enjoy Bath’s city sights whilst performing at the Theatre Royal