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The Emma Rice Company is set to return to Bath with the highly acclaimed stage adaptation of Enid Blyton’s beloved Malory Towers, the original ‘Girl Power’ story.

Beckford’s Tower invites people of all ages to a full day of circus fun with Circus Pazaz, Darryl Carrington, and Cat & Mouse Theatre. On Sunday 19 July 2026 from 11:00 to 18:00, attendees can expect a day packed with excitement, including two circus performances in a “Little Big Top” tent, outdoor shows and circus skills workshops.

Award-winning artisan gelato brand Swoon is celebrating a landmark milestone this spring: ten years since it first opened its doors on College Green in the heart of Bristol. To mark a decade of handcrafted gelato, the brand is launching a once-in-a-generation competition, giving one lucky winner a Gold Card entitling them to free gelato for an entire year.

This year, Bristol Cathedral invites music lovers, history enthusiasts and the curious to discover an extraordinary, 300-year-old instrument. Throughout 2026 you can experience world-class organists in concert, silent film improvisation, and interactive workshops that show why the organ is quietly reclaiming its place in contemporary culture.

The prestigious Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2026 took place on Monday 13th April in Birmingham, celebrating the best specialist food and drink retailers in the UK. These awards recognise the highest levels of service, product knowledge, initiative, innovation and community involvement.

Businesses in the South West believe Bristol Airport plays a critical role in the local economy and expect air travel needs to grow in the coming years, according to an independent report by CBI Economics.

Bristol theatre company Show of Strength is marking its 40th anniversary with the launch of Making an Exhibition of Ourselves, a new exhibition opening at The PIT in Totterdown this April. Free to attend, the exhibition offers audiences a rare opportunity to explore four decades of bold, inventive work from one of the city’s most distinctive theatre companies.

Are you a high energy dynamic Sales Executive with a back-round in hotel and conference event sales, with a passion for high-end event delivery? Engineers House are seeking a dynamic Conference Venue B2B Sales Manager to maintain and drive revenue growth.

Learn more about the latest businesses to join Visit West as members in March 2026.

VisitEngland has today, 9 April, announced that this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence will be held at Aerospace Bristol, under the wings of Concorde Alpha Foxtrot, the supersonic passenger jet, on 3 June. 

Love Saves the Day is heading into Bristol city centre on Saturday 18 April with a new event taking aim at fast fashion ahead of festival season.

A new campaign and digital platform, Explore UNESCO South West Trails, has launched, offering visitors an inspiring and sustainable way to discover the rich cultural and natural heritage of South West England including Bath and Bristol.