Latest News (North Somerset) - Visit West

This morning (Friday 27 June), the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) informed North Somerset Council they no longer wish to be involved in the delivery of the project to restore Birnbeck Pier in Weston-super-Mare. 

Find out more about the opportunity for new and existing food and drink businesses around the West of England - Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire, to receive free support until June 2026. 

EasyJet, Bristol’s largest airline, has today announced four new routes to Bristol Airport, and even more city break packages. 

A bold new music and arts festival has launched in Bruton this week - and it’s already 50% crowdfunded by its future audience. 

Customers flying from Bristol Airport will soon be able to enjoy flights to the stunning shores of Barbados from October 2025 to March 2026, thanks to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ new route from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bridgetown, Barbados.

 

The busy flight from Switzerland landed this afternoon, welcoming visitors to the region for business and pleasure.

The Grand Pier has just announced a major expansion of its hugely popular 'My Grand Pier Card,' starting from today, Monday 26 May 2025. 

Two new food and drink outlets will be landing at Bristol Airport in the coming months providing more choice for customers.
 

Families looking for bewitching adventures this May half term should head to Wookey Hole, and enjoy a brand-new circus show, 20% off advance bookings, and the first glimpse of a new dinosaur experience set to stomp onto the attraction.  

Couples that are looking for an alternative wedding day can now choose from heritage venues including a Saxon Longhall and a 14^th century Abbey Barn.

This summer, Clevedon LitFest invites you to dive into Making Waves, a celebration of stories shaped by the sea.

Haynes Motor Museum is the perfect place to enjoy the ultimate family day trip this May half term (24 May to 1 June).