Latest News (2026) - Visit West

Iford Manor Estate has recently been featured in More4’s series ‘Saving Country Houses with Penelope Keith’, in which Penelope follows the passionate owners of Britain’s country houses as they do whatever it takes to keep their historic homes in one piece.

Bristol Poetry Festival Returns in 2026 with an Expansive 10-Day Celebration of Wonder & Wanderers.

Set within a local British woodland, the spectacular African Forest will open at Bristol Zoo Project on 1 April.

We take a look at press and media coverage for Bristol, from February 2026. 

We take a look at press and media coverage for Bath, from February 2026. 

Audience survey live until Sunday 16 March inviting visitors to share their experiences of the 2026 festival.

GWR also launches an online guide to the Legend Lands, encouraging families to travel by train to discover the landscapes behind the stories.

New psychological detective drama Gone starring Eve Myles and David Morrissey begins on ITV and ITVX on Sunday 8 March, after filming entirely last year at The Bottle Yard Studios and on location in and around Bristol, supported by the city’s Film Office.

Time Out has revealed its list of the 100 greatest cinemas in the world, with Watershed coming in at 28th. 

Bristol Harbour Festival has announced the first artists confirmed for its 2026 Harbour View stage, marking the start of a programme shaped by local partnerships and a strong focus on Bristol talent.

This Easter, The Roman Baths has cracked the perfect family day out with a line‑up of trails, creative activities, hands‑on archaeology and special evening openings.

Latitude45 Events Ltd has announced a strategic partnership with national activity, education and adventure training provider Mendip Adventure, ahead of launching an ambitious new Leadership Event Series in 2026.