Latest News (2024) - Visit West

An estimated £3.4 million was pumped into the Bath local economy last year by film crews using the city and its surrounding area, assisted by Bath Film Office. 

Work to install sliding security barriers in Upper Borough Walls is nearing completion and the next phase of the Bath City Centre Security Scheme is set to start in Lower Borough Walls. 

Residents and businesses wanting to know more about the regeneration projects being developed at Milsom Quarter in Bath are invited to four drop-in sessions next week.

EE is teaming up with ex-England rugby player, pundit and presenter, Ugo Monye to launch the new store on Thursday 2 May at 12pm.  

Waverley, the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer, has been awarded the prestigious status of National Flagship of the Year by National Historic Ships UK. 

Mendip Activity Centre is sponsoring fifteen-year-old archer Liv Morledge, a member of Burnham Company of Archers, throughout summer 2024. 

Bristol has been shortlisted in the City of Film category of the 2024 Global Production Awards, which will take place during Cannes Film Festival this month. 

The bridge will be closed to vehicles and cyclists for an estimated six weeks as essential repair works are carried out. 

'Look Up! The Story of Hot Air Ballooning in Bristol’ will put the history of hot air ballooning history on display, and give visitors the chance to enjoy a packed programme of family activities.

Businesses and residents in Bath and North East Somerset are being encouraged to give nature a month off by not cutting their grass as part of No Mow May.

Garden waste collected from Bath and North East Somerset homes is being turned into nutrient-rich compost that’s on sale in the Reuse Shop at Keynsham Reuse and Recycling Centre.

You’ve heard of William, you know all about Caroline, but who was John Herschel exactly?