Latest News (May 2025) - Visit West

With activities taking place all week, Sudeley Castle & Gardens is the perfect destination to take the kids to blow off some steam this May half term.

Bristol Light Festival is on the hunt for new artists to be part of the event’s 2026 edition, inviting bold, brilliant and imaginative creatives to help transform the city centre into a glowing spectacle next February. 

Bristol Beacon has announced its 2025/2026 orchestral season, featuring Orchestra in Residence Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Associate Orchestra London Symphony Orchestra, in addition to a range of national and international ensembles.


 

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

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.