Latest News (August 2025) - Visit West

To mark the 60th anniversary of the Race Relations Act, Bauer Media Outdoor and Curiosity Un(Ltd) are proud to launch the ten winning artworks from the Designs4Change competition in Bristol the home of the UK civil rights movement.

Gromit Unleashed 3 is in full swing, but fans of the trail are in for a special, swashbuckling treat… the chance to win their very own Gromit.

Bath Film Festival returns this October for its 35th edition, with 10 days of screenings across the city. 

Weston-super-Mare families are about to get a new way to shop smart, save money, and help the planet. Little Pickles Markets, the award-winning nearly-new baby and children’s sales, are coming to town.

The current heatwave has revealed even more signs of centuries past at Longleat in Wiltshire with a rare glimpse of a military hospital and a sweeping carriage driveway.

The Prospect Building have this week launched tickets to their final Family Festival of the summer, after two hugely successful events throughout the season.

The new exhibition offers a new appraisal of the work and life of Exmoor writer and artist Hope Bourne. 

Bristol hoteliers say they already feel like winners weeks before the first ball is kicked in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Front Room is absolutely delighted to welcome back the extraordinary Little Bulb to Weston-super-Mare for a one-off special event at the town’s beloved Winter Gardens. Join us on Friday 26th September at 7:30 pm for Listen Dance.

Forestry England’s play ethos is to encourage children to develop a curiosity, understanding and love of the natural environment through encouraging exploration, discovery and creative play.

Award winning Indian street food restaurant Mowgli Street Food, known for its authentic home cooking, is helping guests beat the summer heatwave this week with a deliciously cooling treat.

Hundreds of new staff have been employed at Bristol Airport to meet the growing demand from customers looking to travel overseas this summer.