Latest News (2026) - Visit West

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is proud to announce the launch of a new Universal Credit ticket initiative, running throughout May 2026, designed to make visiting the Zoo more accessible for families and individuals facing financial challenges.

A YouGov poll of people in the West of England has found that twice as many support the expansion of Bristol Airport’s capacity than oppose. 

Bath Pride will return on Saturday 22 August 2026, marking its third year as a growing fixture in the city’s summer calendar.

With just 50 days to go until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, over 7,500* children from 44 schools across the region today picked up a bat and ball as part of Schools Cricket Day - the largest single-day cricket participation event in UK history.

Forestry England and Westonbirt, The National Arboretum are determined that everyone feels welcome and comfortable when visiting their forests. This includes neurodiverse visitors with specific needs. 

Roman games, hidden flower hunts and even a goddess beside the Great Bath await families at The Roman Baths this May half term. 

The book invites fermenters, home cooks, travellers, food lovers, and scholars alike to explore the enduring legacy of fermented dairy, its cultural significance, and its power to nourish both our bodies and our shared heritage.

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is now inviting schools across the region to apply to participate in the Schools Tether Roadshow as part of its 2026 community programme.

Next year marks the 80th anniversary of the twinning relationship between Bristol and Bordeaux, one of the earliest partnerships established in the aftermath of the Second World War to help rebuild and strengthen European ties.

We offer Food Friday posts on our VisitBath and VisitBristol consumer channels. Find out more about this award-nominated weekly campaign and how you can get involved. 

Families looking to stretch their days-out budget this summer can take advantage of a returning regional scheme offering discounted entry to some of the South West’s top attractions.

The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) is turning its galleries into a dancefloor for a new exhibition this summer.