Latest News (March 2026) - Visit West

Thanks to support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, Bath Assembly Rooms is bringing the power of blossom to Bath this spring with a parade through the city centre on Saturday 18 April to coincide with World Heritage Day.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is an award-winning zoo set in 100-acres of beautiful countryside just six miles out of Bristol. They have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated individual to join them as Assistant Retail Manager. 

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is on the lookout for a friendly, creative and enthusiastic face painter who loves being outdoors in beautiful surroundings.

Bath & North East Somerset Council is introducing £1 tickets for The Roman Baths to help make one of the country’s most extraordinary historic sites accessible to even more people. Launching in time for the Easter holidays, UK visitors receiving key benefits will be able to enjoy £1 tickets for themselves and their children.

St Peter’s Hospice is urging cyclists across the region to secure their place in the Tour de Bristol 2026, with the last few spaces remaining in the charity’s flagship fundraising event.

Haynes Motor Museum’s highly popular monthly car boot sales return for 2026. Taking place on the first Saturday of every month from April to October, locals, collectors and families can turn up on the day to sell preloved items and hunt for a great bargain.

The Gaffe Comedy Club in Bristol has been named as the Best Comedy Venue (West and Wales) in the 2026 Chortle Awards.

A new, free family-friendly festival celebrating making, mending and wellbeing is coming to Broadmead this April as part of Bristol Business Improvement District (BID)’s Love Bristol, Love Broadmead programme.

Bristol Pride has revealed more of the vibrant programme set to take place across the city this summer for the 2026 festival, running from Saturday 27th June to Sunday 12th July.

This May half term, Bath will be transformed by a vivid world of colour, light and sound as Colourscape arrives at Bath Recreation Ground for the first time.

Featuring more than 1,200 synchronised illuminated drones, this immersive experience will transform the night sky above Bath Racecourse into a breathtaking canvas of light and motion. 

Spring has arrived in Bristol and the city is in bloom. From Upfest street art festival to live music events, Easter activities to standout theatre – including the world premiere of The Greatest Showman: The Musical – the city has truly ‘Come Alive’! Take a look at Visit Bristol’s guide to what’s on this season.