Media, Press & PR

Whether you're planning a press trip, sourcing stunning imagery or hunting for your next great story, the Visit West PR team is here to help you get the most out of Bristol, Bath and the wider region. With strong relationships across local attractions, hospitality and the creative industries, we connect journalists, broadcasters and content creators with exactly the right experiences for their audience. Reach out to our dedicated press contacts below to start the conversation.

All other enquiries and regions

• For the rest of the region including South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset. Email press@visitwest.co.uk  
• For corporate media enquiries regarding Visit West and the visitor economy please contact Emma Frayling emma.frayling@visitwest.co.uk

Our PR activity generates significant media coverage for Bristol, Bath and the wider region, securing features in leading travel, lifestyle and consumer titles across print, digital and broadcast. From front-page travel supplements to prime-time television, we work hard to showcase our member businesses and destinations to new audiences across the UK and beyond. Browse our latest coverage reports on our blog to see the stories we've helped bring to life.

If you are looking to write about Bristol, Bath or the surrounding areas, please get in touch via the email addresses below. We can help make arrangements for tailored media visits, provide information, quotes, interviews with key spokespeople, and offer a range of beautiful, high-res images. Please do send a media kit for the publication you are writing for if you have one.   

 We like to have as much notice as you can give us and a firm commission from the publication/broadcaster in question. Access to attractions, guided tours and even meals or accommodation may also be arranged depending on the media outlet you’re working for and the coverage that your hosts can expect to receive.  

If you’re working on a feature on Bath or Bristol and would like to discuss ideas, hear about the latest news, openings and launches across the cities or get our recommendations on where to go and what to do that will suit your theme, please contact us. 

For information and media visits to the west region, please contact press@visitwest.co.uk  

Visit West runs multiple annual media campaigns across its Visit Bath and Visit Bristol platforms throughout the year. These can cover food and drink, summer, and Christmas themes and help member businesses gain coverage from journalists, influencers, and content creators. Find out more about how these events work and how member businesses can get involved.

Bath Film Office and Bristol Film Office can help photographers, film and TV crews to plan their filming in the two cities. The offices can assist with location requests, filming permission and general filming enquiries. 

In 2017 Bristol was designated UNESCO City of Film, a permanent global status that recognises the city’s achievements as a world leader in the field of film and the moving image. Find out more about Bristol a City of Film here.. 

Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol is the largest dedicated film and TV studio facility in the West of England.  

Our press releases cover the latest news, openings and events across Bristol, Bath and the wider region. Browse below to find story ideas, key facts and quotes to support your next feature.

We have a library of high-quality images and footage covering Bristol, Bath and the wider region, available to support your feature or production. Browse below or get in touch if you need something specific.

NOTE: Please make sure to credit where a name or company has been stated in the image or video file name.

Stay up to date with the latest openings, events and developments from Visit West members and the wider tourism industry. This is your go-to source for what's happening across the West of England. Whether you're a journalist looking for your next story or simply want to keep a finger on the pulse of the region, browse the latest news below.