Bristol Cocktail Weekend will return to the city for a fourth year, from Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 September 2026, inviting cocktail lovers to discover the city’s best bars, boldest flavours and independent spirit. 2026 marks the fourth edition of the four-day, city-wide event in a celebration of…
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Find out how WWT Slimbridge, an award-winning accessible visitor attraction has improved accessible facilities, including a changing-places toilet, prioritised staff training and support, created extensive pre-visit information and more. 1. How would you describe your business to visitors who may…
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We offer Food Friday posts on our Visit Bath and Visit Bristol consumer channels. Find out more about this award-nominated weekly campaign and how you can get involved. What is Food Friday? Food Friday is a weekly feature across our consumer social media channels, featuring up to five of your…
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Forestry England and Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, are determined to ensure that everyone feels welcome and comfortable when visiting their forests. This includes neurodiverse visitors with specific needs. People with neurodiverse sensory needs may experience and process sensory input such as…
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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 Southwest VIP Attractions Pass will run from 1 May to 12 July 2026, giving visitors 20% off admission to a range…
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Visit West, the official Local Visitor Economy Partnership for Bristol, Bath and the West of England, has today announced the relaunch of its Convention Bureau under a bold new identity. Formerly known as 'Meet Bristol and Bath', the service will now operate as ‘Visit West Convention Bureau’, a name…
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Bristol Film Office has been shortlisted for the Film Commission of the Year Award (City/Region) at this year’s prestigious Global Production Awards. Presented by Screen International, the industry awards take place annually to celebrate outstanding and sustainable work in the international world of…
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We list below the Members of Parliament elected to represent constituencies situated in full or partly within the Visit West region. Use the Parliament.UK website to check which constituency you are in: Bath & North East Somerset Bath - Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat) North East Somerset & Hanham -…
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UPFEST has unveiled its lineup of artists for its highly anticipated 2026 festival, offering an early glimpse of the global and local talent set to transform Bristol into a live canvas this May. Returning from Friday 15 to Sunday 31 May 2026, Europe’s largest live street art festival will bring up…
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Venues across Bristol and Bath have declared themselves as spaces that welcome and support our city’s trans community. Bristol and Bath businesses can show their support by submitting an application form where you are agreeing to the Safe Space Pledge, a commitment to creating a welcoming…
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