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On Tuesday 14 January 2025, Visit West hosted a media and travel trade event in London to formally launch Austen 250 – the 250^th anniversary year of the birth of Jane Austen.

Midsomer Norton residents and visitors are being invited to join in the town’s annual wassail on 1 February, a traditional celebration to encourage ‘good spirits’ and bless apple orchards for a good harvest.

Bath Festivals is delighted to present Bath Music Festival 2025, with a stellar programme of internationally renowned artists.

The cult-favourite award-winning burger restaurant, The Beefy Boys, is expanding with the opening of its fourth restaurant this year in the vibrant city of Bath.

We take a look at press and media coverage of Bath, from December 2024.

National Trust has co-commissioned internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram to create Helios named after the Ancient Greek mythological God who personified the sun.

From celebrating the 250th birthday of one of the world’s best-selling authors, to a huge live show from Robbie Williams on the lawns of the Royal Crescent, 2025 is gearing up to be an exciting year for Bath! 

Kathryn Davis, Managing Director of Visit West, looks back on 2024 and ahead to 2025. 

The visitor economy in the West of England is reported to be worth a record £2.46 billion and supports 46,000 jobs, according to latest research figures from Visit West.  

The first signs of spring are starting to emerge around Bath and Bristol and places are sparkling after their winter deep cleans. 

We take a look at press and media coverage of the 2024 #BathAtChristmas campaign. 

The magical festivities of the Bath Christmas Market drew to a close this Sunday and the dates for next year’s internationally famous event have been announced