Visit West, under the Bath & Bristol travel trade brand, is delighted to be exhibiting at the British Tourism and Travel Show (BTTS) at NEC Birmingham on 20-21 March 2024. There are a fantastic range of stand-sharers again this year, showcasing some great things to do and places to stay for groups. We shine a light on all the stand-sharers below. If you are attending BTTS this year, do stop by stand B5 and chat to us for all the information you need to make a success of a group trip to the Bath and Bristol region. If you can't make the show itself, do get in touch to find out more about bringing your group on a multi-day trip to this beautiful area.
De Vere Tortworth Court
Situated on the southern-most edge of the beautiful Cotswolds in the heart of 30 acres of rolling countryside, Tortworth Mansion House is a truly majestic country house hotel. Only 2 hours from London, 45 mins from Bath and 15 mins from Bristol, De Vere Tortworth Court is the perfect location to explore all the South West has to offer.
Offering 201 bedrooms, with 97 being upgraded to the De Vere Reserve deluxe rooms and suites with 55 located in the Mansion House. De Vere Reserve offers a sense of luxury on arrival perfect for those high-end luxury clients whether travelling as part of a group or individually.
The hotel also offers 14 event spaces perfect for private dining. 1853 Restaurant and Bar, the Atrium Bistro and the Tipi there are plenty of options for lunch, Afternoon Tea and dinner. Leaf Spa offers a pool, steam room, sauna and five treatment rooms including a dry flotation bed perfect for relaxing after a hard day exploring. The hotel is also home to an Arboretum with over 200 species of trees.
Just moment from the Junction 14 of the M5 with over 200 complimentary car parking spaces along with coach parking, De Vere Tortworth Court is ideally situated.
Book your meeting with Robin or Patricia at BTTS now, or for more information check the website.
American Museum & Gardens
The Museum’s home, on the outskirts of Bath, is a Grade I listed Georgian estate with gardens designed by famous US landscape architects Oehme van Sweden, an arboretum and sweeping parkland.
The contemporary New American Garden is a tapestry of American prairie planting, with swathes of ornamental grasses and perennials, roses and thousands of daffodils and alliums. The Mount Vernon Garden takes its inspiration from George Washington’s estate in Virginia, where produce is now grown for the Deli. Located in the Cotswolds AONB, there are spectacular views across the Limpley Stoke valley.
Visit the Museum, which features American arts and heritage, and experience special new exhibitions in the Gallery every year. The Museum cares for over 12,000 objects, including collections of quilts, folk art and maps, which are recognised as some of the most significant in Europe.
Book your meeting with Alice at BTTS now, or for more information check the website.
Aerospace Bristol
Aerospace Bristol gives groups the chance to step aboard the last Concorde ever to fly and journey through more than a century of fascinating aviation history, from the earliest powered flights to the modern day.
Voted Best Museum for Groups by readers of Group Leisure & Travel Magazine two years running - 2020 & 2021 - Aerospace Bristol offers a first class group experience.
Starting in the early 1900s, your journey will take you through two world wars, before moving on to the stunning centrepiece of your visit, Concorde Alpha Foxtrot: the last of the iconic supersonic passenger jets to be built and the last to fly. Finally, get up-close to conservation projects in the Conservation in Action Workshop
Special Offer: The Concorde20 Group Package
Twenty years on from Concorde’s final flight, don’t miss your chance to step aboard, enjoy a special 20th anniversary group tour, and dine alongside the iconic supersonic jet.
Book your meeting with Eva or Adam at BTTS now, or for more information check the website.
Bristol Museums
Bristol Museum and Art Gallery has 19 galleries over three floors reveal fascinating cultures, ancient civilisations, human invention and creativity, as well as showcasing our beautiful and fragile natural world. With thousands of amazing objects on display, one visit just isn't enough!
World-class collections of art, archaeology, geology and natural history are displayed inside this beautiful Edwardian building. The Museum also has dynamic exhibitions and events programme throughout the year and a shop and cafe.
Situated on the historic Harbourside, M Shed is the history museum of Bristol that tells the story of our city.
The 1950s transit shed, originally called M Shed, on Bristol’s historic wharf has been transformed into a museum. Thought-provoking and fun, M Shed challenges the perceptions of what it has meant to live here over the centuries through the recollections of the people who shaped the city.
Book your meeting with Fran or Sophie at BTTS now, or for more information check the website.
Hampton by Hilton Bath City
Hampton by Hilton Bath City is a modern, newly built hotel with 202 bedrooms, offering complimentary breakfast including their Signature Hampton Waffles to all its guests. Located just 7-minutes’ walk from Bath’s train station, Bath’s historic city is on the doorstep!
Their range of rooms mean they’re a great choice for the individual, family, and the tour group traveller. The hotel has 48 twin rooms and 52 queen sofa rooms allowing for multiple occupancy with group rates available.
Book your meeting with Isobel at BTTS now, or for more information check the website.
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