Latest News (October 2025) - Visit West

Longleat in Wiltshire has been named as having been one of the happiest places in the world to be during summer 2025.

Over 1200 young people aged 7-21 were directly involved in environmental projects in schools and communities across the city and beyond as part of the Earth Day Heroes project, and 7685 were impacted, from Bristol to Bangladesh! 

After coming 6th in 2024, Bath has been revealed today as the ‘Best UK City’ in Condé Nast Traveller magazine's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards, beating landmark cities including London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Cambridge and Liverpool to the no. 1 spot. 

New digital platform connects local entrants with screen industry opportunities, events and resources

Find out about the latest businesses to join Visit West as members this summer.

We take a look at press and media coverage for Bath, from September 2025.

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

The much-loved Gromit Unleashed 3 sculptures went under the hammer in a spectacular charity auction at the Gromit Unleashed Pavilion, Cribbs Mall, Bristol.

John Wesley's New Room, Bristol is looking for an enthusiastic Operations Manager with a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills and a can-do attitude to oversee the day-to-day operations of our two sites.

Pieminister’s kicking off Autumn by launching their riff on a Wigan Kebab or Pie Barm. 

After the roaring success of two quarter-final and both semi-final matches of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 being hosted at Ashton Gate Stadium, Visit West - the Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) for Bristol, Bath and the wider region - is reporting a boost to the visitor sector. 

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of one of England’s most historic castles, Spectacle of Light transforms the castle gardens into a glittering wonderland of colour.