Latest News (2025) - Visit West

Bristol Beer Factory (BBF) has raised a staggering £585,000 for community groups across the city through its Brewed to Give initiative, proving that pints really can power change!

The Oscar-winning creators of the much-acclaimed box office hit Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind are to reunite on stage for the first time in at least 10 years at the launch event of the 30th birthday edition of Bristol’s Encounters festival of short film and animation.

Woodchester Valley Vineyard has officially begun its earliest harvest in the estate's history, which comes after a record-breaking hot and dry summer. 

In a significant act of international cooperation and cultural recognition, the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery yesterday formally returned 33 culturally significant objects to the Larrakia People of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. 

Free family-friendly event to feature grassroots sport, circus acts, creative science and more in celebration of community and inclusivity

Longleat Railway team member Shannon Croker celebrated the 60^th birthday of the attraction by passing her train driving test.

Bristol charity St Peter’s Hospice is highlighting the importance of high-quality donations this month as part of its Sustainable September campaign.

BANK Bristol in Totterdown and Lapin in Wapping Wharf have been included in CODE Hospitality’s Happiest Places to Work 2025. 

Following the success of their fundraiser for CALM in May at Pieminister Broad Quay, the Bristol pie makers are throwing another one with unique party starters Menu Music this September.

The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) in Bristol has announced the opening of its highly anticipated Annual Open Exhibition. Now in its 172nd year, the exhibition will run from 6 September - 28 December 2025. 

We have three exciting roles available:

1. Documentation Specialist

2. ATA Carnets Specialist

3. ATA Carnet Claims Specialist

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority will invest nearly £3 million into the Scholars’ Way scheme to improve walking, wheeling, and cycling routes across the south of Bath.