Latest News (2024) - Visit West

A VisitEngland survey has indicated that 11 million Brits are planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK for the Easter weekend, bringing an estimated £3.2 billion boost to the economy. 

Over 420,000 passengers are planning to travel through the Airport over the coming weeks, with one of the busiest days falling on Easter Sunday, when approximately 30,000 passengers will travel through the airport. 

A furry new resident at Bristol Zoo Project is signalling the highly anticipated return of a much-loved species.

Ambassador Cruise Line launches 2025/26 season with a range of inspiring itineraries and early booking offers

A Fluffy phenomenon arrives! Bristol welcomes its first Fluffy Fluffy Store on Park Street with exclusive offers, grand opening celebrations begin on Saturday 23 March at 12pm.

Organisers of the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run have revealed the medal design for finishers at the 2024 half marathon or 10k.

A new rewards system added to fundsurfer for Upfest Presents which will see artist, activist and advocate Mister Samo spraying messages of love across Bedminster this May.

This Easter, budding artists can win an exciting opportunity to design the next art installations to feature in Wake The Tiger.

Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership has launched a new partnership with Bristol City Centre BID to deliver free climate support to organisations in the area.

The Hydrogen in Aviation Alliance (HIA), which includes Bristol Airport, has released its Milestone Delivery Report on hydrogen-powered aviation in the UK.

The world-renowned artist and internet sensation Mr Doodle will have his first UK museum exhibition in the city of Bath this summer.

The Roman Baths will stay open late over the Easter weekend, giving visitors a chance to see the Great Bath illuminated by flickering torchlight.