Latest News (March 2022) - Visit West

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New-for-2022 craft beer festival, Hopyard, will not only showcase the very best of Bristol’s beer brewing talent but pair it perfectly with a mouth-watering line-up of world-renowned DJs. 

The long-awaited Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2022 shortlist is here to entertain and inspire.

Easter is the perfect time to explore Bath & North East Somerset Council’s museums, with special Easter events and activities for all ages.

Well known for its track record in spotting and supporting the development of young and emerging talent, Wildseed also took a fresh approach to studio filming.

National tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland has announced that its deputy CEO Patricia Yates is stepping up to CEO.

Lawrence of Arabia - one of the screen's grandest epics and, for many, one of the top ten films of all time, will be screened on Bristol’s biggest cinema screen on Thursday 12 May, marking the end of a year-long programme celebrating Bristol’s film-making past, present and future.

The national tourism agency, VisitEngland, has selected Visit West to receive further funding to help promote Bath and Bristol as they recover from the effects of the pandemic this spring and summer.

The partnership has been inspired by the successful promenade show Hansel & Gretel which was staged during Christmas 2021 at Arnos Vale Cemetery.

Packed with comedy, heart, adventure and mystery to entertain the whole family.

Deal clears the way for Barings and mixed-use developer Socius to deliver urban regeneration scheme.

Having played ‘Jessie Grant’ in ITV’s “Emmerdale” for two years, Sandra Marvin joined the West End production of “Waitress” to play ‘Becky’, before reprising the role in 2021 and 2022 for the UK Tour of the production.