Hardly a weekend goes by without a journalist or influencer staying over in Bristol or Bath for a travel feature. Indeed, in the busiest seasons, we often have several in the city at once. We couldn’t host such a vast number of media visits without the cooperation of our members and your limitless…
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Find out about the latest businesses to join Visit West as members at the start of 2026. Arnos Vale Cemetery is a historic heritage site, visitor destination, and charity, offering unique spaces for weddings, events, filming, as well as a shop and cafe, set within 45 acres of beautiful woodland…
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New Zealand pop powerhouse Lorde will perform for the first time in the city of Bristol, headlining a special outdoor concert this summer on Friday 28 August 2026 on Clifton Downs. Lorde will be joined by a dynamic bill of global music artists, including Djo, Audrey Hobert, Rose Gray, Esha Tewari…
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Why referrals & backlinks are more important than ever in 2025 (and how you can help us to help you) As part of our ongoing mission to grow organic search traffic to our consumer visitor websites including Visit Bristol, Visit Bath, and our wider B2B websites, we’re working hard to stay ahead of…
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This week, the Government has announced a comprehensive package aimed at supporting British pubs. The Tourism Alliance has compiled a roundup of key measures included in the package, which are as follows: Business rates relief for pubs (and grassroots live music venues): a 15% cut to new business…
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The VisitEngland star rating is a trusted benchmark for UK travellers, providing a clear and reliable indication of quality. Four-star status is awarded to hotels scoring between 70–84%, with Mollie’s Oxford achieving a score of 79% and Mollie’s Bristol achieving a score of 80%, reflecting high…
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When we talk about accessibility in tourism, sometimes the task ahead can feel overwhelming. In this blog, we’ve tried to pull together some ‘quick wins’ to get you started. Getting started with accessibility doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. With just a few tweaks, you can begin making…
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Bristol is preparing to take its first steps towards a potential bid to become the UK City of Culture in 2029 – a title that celebrates creativity, community, and the power of culture to transform lives. On Tuesday 20 January, councillors will meet to decide whether to submit an expression of…
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Look out for key Bath locations that provided the backdrop for the latest Agatha Christie adaptation, Seven Dials, set in 1925 and premiering on Netflix on Thursday 15 January 2026. The production company spent two days filming in the city – initially in and around Abbey Green in June and then in…
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Having read our fair share of reports, roundups and predictions, we thought we'd do our own roundup of some of the key themes and trends across tourism and travel for the coming year, so that our members can see how they can best prepare and capitalise on key trends in 2026. In summary…
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