Latest News (March 2025) - Visit West

After months of anticipation, The Beefy Boys have officially opened the doors to their brand-new Bath restaurant, following a busy soft launch period and an exciting VIP launch party. 

Haynes Motor Museum is thrilled to announce the return of its popular annual Autojumble event, set to take place on Saturday 14 June 2025. 

Contemporary French restaurant Lapin will officially open at Wapping Wharf on Thursday 3 April. 

The Bristol Channel and South West Wales sailing itinerary for Paddle Steamer Waverley, the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer, has just been released.

The event, taking place at BIMM Bristol on 21 March, aims to provide a platform to celebrate innovation and creativity that pushes boundaries in technology and the creative industries.

This Easter, an egg-citing adventure awaits beneath the surface in The Illuminated Cave!

The Groundhog Day and Ghostbusters star brings a performance described by the Chicago Tribune as "a show no-one else could have done" to Bristol for one night only 

Bristol’s biggest bike ride, Tour de Bristol, is back and one local family is encouraging others to secure their place for the 11^th annual event, which raises money for St Peter’s Hospice.

Lord Bath has dug the first turf for the hippo complex being created at Longleat in Wiltshire.

Bath & North East Somerset Council is continuing its investment in tackling the climate and nature emergency, including decarbonising the council fleet and making council-owned buildings more energy efficient.

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta will return this summer on Friday 8 to Sunday 10 August, building on the success of last year’s changes to help secure the future of this iconic event. 

Foodies Festival returns to Bath's Royal Victoria Park this summer with a high profile line-up and new features!