Latest News (May 2025) - Visit West

The new site-responsive public artwork from internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram will be installed at the gallery this summer. 

Hoteliers in Bristol are cautiously optimistic their businesses will enjoy a brighter summer after a challenging start to 2025.

Works to recover five sunken boats from the River Avon in Bath have successfully been completed with the removal of the final boat from the waterway.

Bristol City Centre, Redcliffe & Temple and Broadmead’s BID leaders have come together to share their plans for the unification and expansion of their districts in what is set to become Bristol BID, as outlined in their comprehensive new business plan.

New trophy to embark on a nationwide tour of the eight host locations bringing fans and communities across England closer to the tournament

We are seeking 2-3 passionate and committed trustees to shape and guide the future of our organisation.

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical, the Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated Best Musical, is bound for the Theatre Royal Bath, appearing from 2 - 14 March 2026. 

The musical will visit The Bristol Hippodrome from 30 June - 4 July 2026. 

Forestry England’s Westonbirt Arboretum has been crowned the ‘2025 Lifestyle Business of the Year’ award at the So South Gloucestershire Awards. 

We take a look at press and media coverage of Bath, from April 2025.

The hotel has introduced new Cosy Double rooms, perfect for solo travellers looking for a base from which to explore all that Bristol has to offer. 

This May half term, families are invited to dive into the fascinating world of the ocean’s smallest, but most mighty, residents, as Bristol Aquarium launches an exciting new programme.