Latest News (May 2026) - Visit West

St Pauls Carnival CIC has today confirmed that a full-scale St Pauls Carnival (SPC) will not take place in 2026.

Bath & North East Somerset Council has today granted planning permission for the development of Fashion Museum Bath, marking a defining moment in the future of one of the UK’s most ambitious cultural projects.

Bristol Old Vic to collaborate with Theatre Royal Plymouth on World Premiere of South West play 'Badgers' 

Live mural painting, DJs, workshops and Tobacco Factory Saturday Sessions as UPFEST returns to Bristol from Friday 15 - Sunday 31 May 

Groups are invited to Sudeley Castle & Gardens in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, to discover more about its fascinating 1,000-year history with expert guided tours on offer and discounts and benefits for groups of 15 or more.

An immersive Father’s Day dinner theatre experience with comedy, mystery and Sunday roast

Bristol Zoo Project is inviting members of the public to help celebrate the life of its beloved silverback gorilla, Jock, through a unique four-day public art exhibition taking place from 19 to 22 June at the zoo.

Haynes Motor Museum has been awarded £180,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to transform the iconic Red Room gallery and support career pathways into automotive and heritage engineering fields. 

Free festival brings music, dance, workshops, fashion, food and creativity from around the world to Broadmead on Saturday 6 June

The Temple of Vaccinia at Dr Jenner’s House in Berkeley, recognised as the world’s first vaccination clinic, will reopen to the public on 17 May 2026, Edward Jenner’s birthday.

An exhibition of new work at Tyntesfield brings Gothic into the present day, as contemporary artists explore the house’s history and rethink what Gothic means now.

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta has announced Young Bristol as its new official charity partner, marking the start of a three-year partnership that will build towards a pair of landmark anniversaries in 2028.