Latest News (June 2023) - Visit West

A ‘climate hub’ will pop up in a vacant unit in Bath city centre this weekend offering fun activities and information about how people can help tackle the climate and ecological emergencies.

The oldest known surviving crane built by Bath engineering company, Stothert & Pitt, has been officially handed over to Bath & North East Somerset Council.

The latest phase of improvements to Temple Street in Keynsham to make it more attractive and engaging for residents, businesses and visitors has been completed.

The museums will be running special activities and events all summer. 

The landmark Bristol event will return to Ashton Court Estate from 10 - 13 August 2023

Residents who have added energy efficient features such as solar panels, heat pumps and water recycling to their home are being invited to showcase their property as part of the Green Open Homes weekend in November.

The Royal Mint has collaborated with multidisciplinary artist Valda Jackson, to design a 50p marking the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush arriving in the UK.

Drivers are being advised about a series of lane closures on A roads in the Bath & North East Somerset Council area as part of maintenance works. 

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm has been announced as a Gold award winner for Accessible and Inclusive tourism in the Visit England Awards for Excellence as well as Work Experience Employer of the Year by Weston College!

We take a look at press and media coverage of Bristol, from May 2023.

We take a look at press and media coverage of Bath, from May 2023.

Experience a magical interactive pavement that transforms the ground beneath your feet through light, sound and play at Watershed.