Find out more about the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law. It sets out what organisations and businesses need to do to make their venue safer for customers. Below we have detailed how it may affect your business, with links to more information, including…
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Hidden spaces across Bristol and Bath will open to residents and visitors this spring as part of City Uncovered, a new programme of behind-the-scenes experiences across the two cities. City Uncovered will run in Bristol from 18–31 May, featuring more than 30 experiences. Highlights include events…
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Early Bird passes are now on sale for the 10th birthday edition of Cinema Rediscovered - the UK’s leading celebration of newly-restored films, forgotten gems and classic revivals – taking place in and around Bristol UNESCO City of Film from 22 to 26 July 2026. From now until early June, film fans…
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From 25 February 2026, everyone travelling to the UK now needs permission to travel, unless they are a British or Irish citizen or are otherwise exempt. Wherever possible, this permission is digitally linked to the passport being used for the journey. The UK has moved to a modernised digital…
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We take a look at press and media coverage for the Visit Bath Food & Drink 2026 media campaign, including coverage from Total Guide to Bath, local influencers and more. View Coverage Book…
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Businesses in the South West believe Bristol Airport plays a critical role in the local economy and expect air travel needs to grow in the coming years, according to an independent report by CBI Economics. CBI Economics surveyed 230 companies and held in-depth interviews with businesses and visitor…
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The prestigious Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2026 took place on Monday, 13 April in Birmingham, celebrating the best specialist food and drink retailers in the UK. These awards recognise the highest levels of service, product knowledge, initiative, innovation and community involvement. Flourish…
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Taking place from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 July, this year’s Bristol Harbour Festival expands its footprint along the harbourside, with the family programme making a return to Queen Square, becoming a central hub for family activity, emerging talent and community-led performance. At the heart of the…
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Learn more about the latest businesses to join Visit West as members in March 2026. Bristol Walking Tours run two monthly Bristol Guided Tours. Bristol TV/Film Locations Tour running from Clifton to the Harbourside, and Rock & Roll Bristol Tour taking in many Bristol Venues and hearing the stories…
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Visit West, alongside VisitEngland and Access and Inclusion UK, has been working to improve the accessibility information provided to visitors to our region. In order to do this effectively, we need to update information about what you, as businesses, offer and how we can showcase that information…
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