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A groundbreaking day of activism, artistry and identity to take over Millennium Square - presented by Good Law Project, Diverse Artists Network and Bristol Legacy Foundation

This July, Weston-super-Mare becomes the canvas for one of the UK’s most ambitious street art takeovers, as Weston Wallz returns with a powerful blend of large-scale murals, bold artist voices and hands-on creativity for the whole community.

A new exhibition revealing the untold stories of the people who designed, built and advanced some of the most iconic British cars in history launches at Haynes Motor Museum on Monday, 21st July.

The Barn at Berkeley, a stunning award winning family-owned Cotswold wedding venue has passionately created a field-to-fork dining ethos that’s wowing couples and guests alike.

There’s a suspicious new arrival at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm this summer—and he’s not quite what he seems.

Top Gear and The Grand Tour host Richard Hammond has turned his passions towards the world of spirits – having collaborated with Hawkridge Distillers to create his own Ratio London Dry Gin and Iron Ridge English Single Malt Whisky.

Lost and Grounded Brewers are excited to announce that their award-winning Keller Pils 4.8% Hop Bitter Lager Beer will now be available on shelves in M&S Food stores nationwide.

A steam train loaded with sculptures of Wallace, Gromit, Feathers McGraw and Wallace’s latest invention, Norbot made its way into Bristol along the city’s harbour railway this morning. 

One of the world’s most majestic tall ships, the Galeón Andalucía, will sail into Bristol for the first time ever this summer, docking at Bristol Harbour from Thursday 17 July to Sunday 20 July 2025 as part of the Bristol Harbour Festival.

Bristol’s iconic Harbourside will once again transform into a city-centre celebration of sound and summer as Siren returns from Friday 25 - Sunday 27 July 2025.

Find out more about the opportunity for new and existing food and drink businesses around the West of England - Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire, to receive free support until June 2026. 

In a continuation of their commitment to touring high quality drama nationally, pioneering theatre company Headlong have today announced a UK tour of their brand new production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream which will arrive at Bristol Old Vic in Mar 2026, tickets onsale to Members from this Thur 26 Jun, and General onsale 3 Jul.