Latest News (March 2025) - Visit West

A five-year vision for Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Heritage Services to grow visitor numbers and enrich the cultural offer has been approved by councillors at a cabinet meeting on Thursday 13 March.

Bath & North East Somerset Council has waived road closure fees for VE Day street parties to encourage more community celebrations.   

Bath & North East Somerset Council has expressed its full support for the findings of National Highways' M4 to Dorset Coast Strategic Connectivity Study.

English Tourism Week, the annual celebration of England’s tourism industry, takes place from 14 - 23 March 2025.

After months of anticipation, The Beefy Boys have officially opened the doors to their brand-new Bath restaurant, following a busy soft launch period and an exciting VIP launch party. 

Haynes Motor Museum is thrilled to announce the return of its popular annual Autojumble event, set to take place on Saturday 14 June 2025. 

Contemporary French restaurant Lapin will officially open at Wapping Wharf on Thursday 3 April. 

The Bristol Channel and South West Wales sailing itinerary for Paddle Steamer Waverley, the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer, has just been released.

The event, taking place at BIMM Bristol on 21 March, aims to provide a platform to celebrate innovation and creativity that pushes boundaries in technology and the creative industries.

This Easter, an egg-citing adventure awaits beneath the surface in The Illuminated Cave!

The Groundhog Day and Ghostbusters star brings a performance described by the Chicago Tribune as "a show no-one else could have done" to Bristol for one night only 

Bristol’s biggest bike ride, Tour de Bristol, is back and one local family is encouraging others to secure their place for the 11^th annual event, which raises money for St Peter’s Hospice.