Latest News (October 2025) - Visit West

National Trust places are gearing up for October half term as the trees slowly turn to copper and the pumpkin harvest begins. There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained this including pumpkin trails, creative crafts, spooky stories, and apple days.  

Mendip Activity Centre has officially launched its newest adventure, Hangar 51, a purpose-built indoor battle arena for Nerf & Gel Battles, perfect for birthday parties and youth groups.

The festive season at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is one of warmth and indulgence.

An ambitious plan consultation focusing on a transformative 10-year plan to address Bath’s transport network has launched today.

Bristol hoteliers are hoping the Autumn budget won’t put a dampener on what is shaping up to be a promising end to 2025.

Haynes Motor Museum’s new exhibition, ‘Transitions’, will explore the prospect of sustainable motoring and highlight the latest technologies shaping the cars of the future.

New series returns to the Wiltshire estate, offering viewers a unique insight into what it takes to keep one of Britain's oldest and vast estates

Whitehall’s Circumstance Distillery, Bristol’s trailblazing craft distillery, has been nominated for ‘Best World Whisky’ at the Online Scotch Whisky Awards (OSWA) 2025, one of the most respected and independent digital whisky awards in the world.

A new food pop-up at Bristol’s iconic St Nick’s Market is serving up more than authentic street food this autumn...

As spooky season starts to creep up on us all, Wookey Hole is rolling out a jam-packed Halloween line-up for families across the South West.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in North Somerset has unveiled its biggest and most colourful pumpkin harvest to date – celebrated with a record-breaking jumbo elephant mosaic made from an astonishing 11,000 home grown pumpkins and gourds.

Meet 200+ local artists and makers at Bristol Beacon this winter.