Visit West unveils new wall mural at Bristol Airport to inspire visitors

Visit West, the Local Visitor Economy Partnership for the region, has today revealed a brand-new piece of artwork at Bristol Airport to greet arriving passengers.

The 136 ft mural weaving its way along the arrival corridor has been produced in partnership with the airport, Eye Airports and Visit West’s member businesses. The eye-catching artwork features a wide range of fantastic family-friendly attractions and events in Bath and Bristol and the surrounding area including Bristol Aquarium, Wookey Hole, M Shed, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, Bristol Zoo Project, Westonbirt, Cheddar Gorge and Caves and Bath and West Show, all set against a backdrop of photographs of iconic landmarks such as The Roman Baths and Clifton Suspension Bridge.  

Image: Bristol Airport

Dan Mills, Head of Commercial & Industry Engagement, Visit West said: “We were delighted to be able to offer this exclusive opportunity to Visit West members. The striking visual depicting a backdrop of iconic local landmarks will help inspire the 8.5M passengers that are projected to pass through Bristol Airport arrivals corridor this year.” 

Image: Bristol Airport

Jacqui Mills, Public and Community Relations, Bristol Airport said: “The area offers fantastic tourist attractions, events, natural landscape, culture, history and entertainment.  Bristol Airport provides a convenient gateway for visitors to the region, and this eye-catching artwork display creates a positive first impression to visitors and is a great way of showcasing the wealth and range of attractions and events available.” 

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For further information, images, or to request an interview with Visit West, please contact emma.frayling@visitwest.co.uk.  

Notes to editors: 

• About Visit West: The VisitEngland accredited official Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) for Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. It supports the visitor economy of the region which is worth £2.33 billion and supports 45,000 jobs. Visit West operates the Meet Bristol & Bath Convention Bureau and the Visit Bath and Visit Bristol consumer websites. https://www.visitwest.co.uk/.