Latest News (July 2025) - Visit West

The theatrical world premiere of Death Comes To Pemberley, visits Theatre Royal Bath on a UK tour from Tuesday 5 to Saturday 9 August. 

Following an overwhelmingly pawsitive response to its one-month trial, The Grand Pier is thrilled to announce that dogs are now officially and permanently welcome on site.

Fiesta goers at this year’s Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, in partnership with Albert goodman will be thrilled to find two brand-new attractions that promise to give them a taste of life among the clouds – no basket required. 

FORWARDS Festival has announced its dynamic speaking programme for 2025 at the Information Stage, featuring talks on optimism, hope, action, community, food, race, class, history and youth. 

Bookings are now open for the international live performances combining circus skills, music, theatre, dance and spoken word being presented in Bristol from October 9 – 30 during Circus City - the UK’s leading festival of contemporary circus.

Aerospace Bristol is set to launch a permanent landmark display of 70 rare Rolls-Royce engines.

Known for her non-stop chatter and energy, Big Cat keeper Emily De Pasquale Wood faced her biggest challenge yet…being silent for an entire day.

Circomedia, Bristol’s renowned circus school and performing arts venue, has announced a vibrant programme of circus, cabaret, family theatre and live performance for its Autumn 2025 season.

Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, has endorsed plans by the UK Government to cut red tape to help breathe new life into high streets.

Wild Wookey, the caving and adventure experience at Wookey Hole, has been named as one of the best attractions in the entire world at the prestigious Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards.

Aardman Animations is marking 30 years of Shaun the Sheep with global crafting campaign, ‘Can Ewe Knit It?,’ and Bristol’s creative community is invited to take part. 

The highly acclaimed John Godber Company returns to Theatre Royal Bath from Tuesday 29 July to Saturday 2 August with comedy, Do I Love You?