Latest News (March 2025) - Visit West

Longleat’s infamous monkeys are up to no good once again, but this time, they’ve learnt an interesting new skill.

2025 marks a very special year for Bath and its famous former resident Jane Austen, born in 1775.

There’s a fuel-injected programme of fun family activities on offer at Haynes Motor Museum this Easter (4 to 22 April).

Road and pavement surveys to inform the creation of a new public space outside St Michael’s Church in Bath and improve routes around this part of the city will take place in April.

Plans to protect the former Bath home of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia with a proposed lease to a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, have been set out in a council report.

Bristol Community Ferry Boats is pleased to announce that our Netham Lock Commuter Service starts again on Monday, March 31.

One of the UK’s most forward-thinking music festivals, Simple Things, returns to Bristol in 2025, transforming the city into a playground of cutting-edge sounds. 

Residents in Midsomer Norton will be invited to co-create art, poetry, and songs celebrating the town’s people and culture in a series of events taking place this year.

Bristol Zoo Project is partnering with tourist attractions from across the South West and Wales to stage one of the biggest Easter egg hunts of the year.

Do you love telling stories in creative ways? Do you have a talent for turning ideas into engaging content? If so, we want to hear from you!

Trinity Community Arts is looking for a dynamic and creative Content Creator to drive our online and offline communications. This role involves developing inspiring multimedia content for our website and social media channels and carrying out core marketing tasks to amplify our impact as one of Bristol’s key cultural institutions.

We are looking for a Bookings and Admin Assistant to take day-to-day responsibility for responding to booking enquiries, company administration, and reception duties. The candidate will be integral in the bookings process, ensuring events run smoothly both in the lead-up and on the day. 

You will play a proactive role within the Trinity team, acting as the first point of contact for bookings, securing new business, ensuring excellent customer service, and helping maximise the use of venue spaces. Additionally, you will serve as the main staff member on reception for three days a week, ensuring a welcoming and professional front-of-house experience.

Castlebridge Hospitality has appointed two new senior managers to drive the business forward. Rebecca Bozeat-Moanzi joins as Head of Sales and Zachary Lovella joins as Social Media Manager.