Latest News (2026) - Visit West

The World’s last seagoing paddle steamer, Waverley, today began her 2026 sailing season as the famous ship departed Glasgow to mark 80 years since her launch on the Clyde in 1946.

Fashion Museum Bath and Bath Spa University have announced a five-year partnership, running from 2026 to 2030, that will transform digital access to the Museum’s internationally renowned fashion collection.

From today, Cosy Club is turning up the heat with a nationwide Margarita celebration, and this year the sunshine is firmly in charge.  

Full of dark humour, sharp and suspenseful storytelling, this new play updates the original story to the age of social media, in a gripping tale of ambition, obsession, and the desperate need for belonging in an isolated world.

Bath Children’s Literature Festival and Longleat have announced that they will be working in partnership for a second year, following on the success from last year’s collaboration between these two family favourites.

A 120-foot-tall scarecrow will take to the skies above Longleat in Wiltshire when it makes its UK debut at the estate’s showcase event, Icons of the Sky. 

The Roman Baths has been named one of the world’s very best visitor attractions, securing a prestigious Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice® Best of the Best Award for 2026 and ranking fourth in the UK.

Bath Fringe Festival is back and has proudly launched its full programme for 2026. 

EasyJet has launched flights and package holidays on its new route from Seville to Bristol Airport.

Stars of stage and screen Toby Stephens, Amanda Abbington and Noah Valentine are set to appear in this summer’s highly anticipated revival of Peter Shaffer’s award-winning drama, Equus.

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

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