Latest News (North Somerset) - Visit West

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Lady Wray tops an eclectic bill featuring Submotion Orchestra, Romare, Jamz Supernova, Dele Sosimi and an exclusive, never-before-seen Jazz-meets-Jungle set from General Levy ft. TC & The Groove Family

A tiger rescued from illegal trafficking has found a forever home at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, near Bristol, marking a new chapter in the zoo’s ongoing commitment to animal welfare and conservation. 

 The three year programme will place culture in the hands of local residents.

The South West’s best-tasting festival returns 31 July - 2 August 2026 to Chew Valley Lake with a celebration of music, feasting, fields… and cows! 

Andean bears, otters and meerkats foraging inside treat-filled cubes - all thanks to decommissioned fire hoses from Bristol Airport.

The summer sunshine has helped to generate a record amount of renewable energy at Bristol Airport - producing the equivalent in power used by almost 400 homes in a year.

Mendip Activity Centre, a part of the Mendip Adventure group, has been confirmed as a major economic driver for the North Somerset and wider Mendip Hills area, according to a new independent economic impact report by The South West Research Company Ltd.

National Trust places are gearing up for October half term as the trees slowly turn to copper and the pumpkin harvest begins. There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained this including pumpkin trails, creative crafts, spooky stories, and apple days.  

Mendip Activity Centre has officially launched its newest adventure, Hangar 51, a purpose-built indoor battle arena for Nerf & Gel Battles, perfect for birthday parties and youth groups.

Haynes Motor Museum’s new exhibition, ‘Transitions’, will explore the prospect of sustainable motoring and highlight the latest technologies shaping the cars of the future.

New series returns to the Wiltshire estate, offering viewers a unique insight into what it takes to keep one of Britain's oldest and vast estates