Latest News (July 2025) - Visit West

Citizens for Culture have a paid opporunity for a Zoom Room Producer are aiming to recruit in July.

Discovery, connection and outdoor adventure are the themes of this year’s Somer Valley Walking Festival, on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September. 

Fresh from scooping two BAFTA awards for Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, the eagerly awaited Gromit Unleashed 3 trail has arrived in Bristol - the proud home of Aardman. This summer, over 50 beautifully designed and decorated sculptures are on display across the city, ready for visitors and locals to discover.

Uniting Michelin pedigree and local flair to redefine Harbour Kitchen’s culinary offering.

The iconic Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, in partnership with Albert Goodman, is a free-to-attend, three-day celebration of the city's rich heritage in hot air ballooning, taking place from 8 to 10 August at Ashton Court Estate.

We’re looking for a warm, confident and capable Customer Service and Sales Administrator to join our growing team. You'll be the first point of contact for many of our customers by phone, email, and online chat.

You’ll help drive awareness for Mendip Adventure and its growing family of brands which includes Mendip Activity Centre, Mendip Basecamp, SUP Bristol, YHA Cheddar, and more.

Today (Thursday 17 July) Historic England is launching an interactive map of historic coastal landmarks, celebrating the country’s vibrant seaside heritage. 

North Somerset Council’s second phase of physical work on the Birnbeck Pier project starts this week (w/c Monday 14 July). To enable the work, the car park next to the pier in Weston-super-Mare is planned to temporarily close from Tuesday 29 July.

Haynes Motor Museum is the perfect destination for families seeking fun and discovery this summer.

Adventure Bristol, an award winning high ropes course based in Ashton Court, is marking two years of 5-star reviews and number 1 activity status on TripAdvisor by inviting local children aged 6 and up to take part in a special summer design competition.

Bristol Old Vic today announced the first cast member for its Christmas production Treasure Island: A New Musical Adventure will be Bristolian legend, comedian and actor, Jayde Adams.