Latest News (January 2026) - Visit West

Just 10 months after opening at Wapping Wharf, contemporary French restaurant, Lapin has been named by SquareMeal as one of the UK's Top 100 Restaurants for 2026, taking its place among the most hotly rated dining spots in the country.

New programme additions announced include a luminous underground artwork, a projection celebrating Bristol’s electric heritage, interactive swings, circus spectacle and a new partnership with St Peter’s Hospice

This week, the Government has announced a comprehensive package aimed at supporting British pubs. Take a look at the Tourism Alliance's roundup of key measures included in the package. 

The first signs of spring are starting to emerge around Bath and Bristol and places are sparkling after their winter deep cleans.

The acclaimed stage adaptation of the hit movie returns to the Theatre Royal when The Shawshank Redemption visits Bath from Monday 2 to Saturday 7 February.

A miniature Safari Park is to be created by guests visiting Longleat in February half term to mark the 60^th anniversary being celebrated at the Wiltshire Estate.

At sunrise on 1 February 2026, the Holburne Museum will host a powerful and symbolic Cold Plunge Event as part of the ReBalance Bath Festival of Wellbeing, in partnership with IceBreakers.

Bristol Old Vic’s re-energised Literary Department has announced the second year of participants in the theatre's Early Career Writers initiative

A free to attend one-day celebration of live storytelling, creativity, workshops and family-friendly activities comes to Broadmead on Saturday 7 March 2026

The first artists have been announced for Bristol Pride’s Main Pride Day, taking place on Saturday 11 July. 

GingerBeard's Preserves are looking for a Food Production Operative to help grow their small business making awesome-tasting sauces, hot sauces, condiments, jams & marmalades, rubs & seasonings, pickled eggs and pickled onions.

Are you an ambitious event manager with experience in selling, planning and delivering excellent events? Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust are looking for a Weddings and Events Assistant Manager to join their team!