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Be transported through time and embark on an interactive and thrilling journey into the prehistoric world of our ancient ancestors this summer.

Brand-new family show, Wunderground 200, from The Invisible Circus and Loco Klub explores 200 years of railway history this August. 

Audiences have just one week left to experience the acclaimed open-air production of Henry V at Bristol’s historic Temple Church, as Insane Root Theatre prepares to close its groundbreaking summer season on Saturday 2nd August.

Playful, Instagram-able new public artwork invites Bristolians to step into a living fairytale from today until Wednesday 23 July until the end of August

A new Business Board which will drive growth, support key sectors, and help secure investment in the West of England has been announced. The Mayor has appointed two Business Advisors as interim chairs for its first year.

This summer, families can let their imaginations take flight as Aerospace Bristol launches an ambitious drive to inspire young minds and reach more young visitors than ever before with a new summer ‘kids go free’ initiative.

With just one month to go until the highly anticipated Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off, England is set to host a nationwide celebration, unveiling Fan Zones in official host locations across the country to welcome fans from around the globe.

Bristol families can embark on a unique digital storytelling experience at Ashton Court Estate this summer, with the launch of Storytale Festival’s free Storyhunt adventure on 1 August. 

With just one month to go until the highly anticipated Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off, England is set to host a nationwide celebration, unveiling Fan Zones in official host locations across the country to welcome fans from around the globe.

One of the region’s largest public transport interchanges was officially opened today - providing more frequent connections for people to travel to and from Bristol Airport by bus and coach.

Soap star Charlie Brooks, children’s TV favourites Richard Cadell and Sooty, Bristol panto legend Andy Ford, cabaret star Ceri Dupree and musical theatre performer Ashlyn Weekes announced as joining Will Young in Jack and the Beanstalk.

WESTlocal, the region’s community-run buses, are set to see further improvements to connect more people to public transport.