Latest News (June 2025) - Visit West

A Bristol-based conservation and education charity is launching its first ever UK brand campaign to increase awareness of its global efforts to protect threatened species.

FORWARDS Festival is set to close out the summer in style this August bank holiday weekend, revealing final artists for its standout 2025 lineup. 

A brand-new, large-scale music festival is set to hit the UK next summer, reviving the legendary T4 on the beach festival experience that defined a generation.

Customers flying from Bristol Airport will soon be able to enjoy flights to the stunning shores of Barbados from October 2025 to March 2026, thanks to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ new route from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bridgetown, Barbados.

 

We take a look at press and media coverage for Bristol, from May 2025.

This June, Bristol’s leading contemporary dance company, Impermanence, invites audiences to peel back the pink plastic surface of a cultural icon with Elefantin. 

This year, the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is celebrating that magic by showcasing the best balloon-inspired experiences across Bristol. Find out how you can get involved here.

Dyrham Park features in episode three in the third series of the BBC’s Hidden Treasures of the National Trust which aired on Friday 30 May. 

Here at St George’s, we’re currently looking for some wonderful new Box Office Assistants to join our team! This will be a really exciting moment to be a part of our lovely Box Office team as we look ahead to the launch of our vibrant and diverse upcoming season. We’re looking for multiple people for these casual, part-time roles and are recruiting on a rolling basis.

Following a record-breaking run at Bristol Old Vic in March 2024, Antic Productions, Bristol Old Vic, Longshot Films and Playtone are delighted to announce full casting for new musical Starter for Ten.

The Education Officer plays a key role in assisting the Education Manager in delivering the education programme at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm.

This role focuses on educational visits, workshops, outreach and zoo events. Your role will also involve animal husbandry duties where you will be working with the education animal collection. This position reports directly to the Education Manager.