Latest News (April 2025) - Visit West

Bristol City of Sanctuary is mapping out what businesses in the city are already doing to support people seeking sanctuary and what further support can be provided to support businesses in contributing to this vision.

Bristol Folk Festival returns with an electrifying line-up of UK and world artists across the city for the May Bank Holiday weekend (Fri 2 May – Sun 4 May). 

Three Endangered African grey parrots have hatched at Bristol Zoo Project after their parents were rescued from the illegal pet trade.

The Bottle Yard Studios’ TBY2 facility is officially the highest performing studio of the year in BAFTA albert's latest Sustainability Standard report. 

One of the UK's leading procurement businesses has warned that younger people seeking careers in hospitality could pay the price for increased business costs. 

Following successful seasons in London and New York, Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical visits the Theatre Royal Bath from Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26 April.

A brand new three-part series 'Inside Longleat' is coming to Channel 5 on 22 April 2025. 

Knitters from across the UK and beyond have created another stunning set of scenes “The Longest Yarn 2 – Britain at War," which depicts scenes of Britain during wartime.

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The international Pop Star will make her debut in the city as the headliner at this year’s main Pride Day on Saturday 12 July on The Downs

Just in time for spring, The Ivy Collection restaurants nationwide are launching Aperitif Affair.

The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) is inviting artists from across the UK and beyond to apply for its highly anticipated Annual Open Exhibition.