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WWT Slimbridge in Gloucestershire has unveiled its new boutique glamping accommodation, Warblers’ Meadow - five brand-new shepherd’s huts nestled amongst the wetland’s picturesque wildflowers, reeds and shimmering ponds. 

Thousands of brightly coloured blooms will light up the four long beds in the avenue of the South Gloucestershire garden this spring. 

The first in Jekka's series, Jekka’s Medicinal Herb Days, will take place on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th April. 

The museum café is set to be transformed into a vibrant new food and drink destination open to all.

Bristol Zoo Project has been recognised for its world class standards of animal welfare, conservation, education and research.

Precious eggs from a rare Mexican fish species have successfully hatched at Bristol Zoological Society.

At the 2025 National Burger Awards, Mollie’s Motel and Diner came away with a win after being crowned ‘Blogger’s Choice’ for its burger, The New Yorker.

Families will have the chance to join a new forest adventure as the much-loved character Stick Man, based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, returns to Forestry England’s Westonbirt, The National Arboretum in 2025.

From Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 February, Aerospace Bristol is inviting families to explore the world of robotics with ‘Robot Explorers’. 

The Wave in Bristol has announced that it will be running more women-only surf sessions in 2025.

February half term is just around the corner and National Trust places near you are bursting with family-friendly activities to keep the kids entertained.

Giffords Circus, renowned as the most glamorous circus, will celebrate its 25th anniversary year with a spectacular new show.