Great Western Railway has launched a new fixed-price Family Day Out ticket after new booking data revealed growing demand for family ‘railcations’ this summer. Advance bookings for August and September have shown significant year-on-year growth across some of the GWR network’s most popular city…
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New production reimagines Shakespeare's story of storms, betrayal and forgiveness through a Learning Disabled lens, premiering 22 to 25 July 2026. Firebird Theatre, Bristol's Learning Disabled-led theatre company, presents a bold new version of Shakespeare's The Tempest at Bristol Old Vic this…
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The curtain has officially been raised on the 2026 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta in partnership with Albert Goodman, this morning, as a spectacular balloon ascent from College Green, supported by Bristol Business Improvement District marked the countdown to the world-famous event. With just…
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Encounters, Bristol’s International Film Festival returns this September with its most ambitious edition to date, marking a major step forward for the festival as it expands its programme, partnerships and headline events. Leading this year’s programme is the UK premiere of Sirāt Live, presented by…
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The Visit Bristol website – produced by Visit West, the Local Visitor Economy Partnership for Bristol, Bath and beyond – has launched a new Bristol Quiet Areas map, led by University of Gloucestershire, to highlight three quiet, cooler and more accessible urban spaces in Bristol. The Bristol Quiet…
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We take a look at press and media coverage for Bristol from June 2026, highlights include a great article in CC Magazine and social coverage too, plus VB including us in their round-up. View Coverage Book…
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Bristol Airport and First Bus have introduced a major travel improvement to boost sustainability goals for 2030 and help reduce the carbon footprint of customers and Airport staff. A new fleet of electric A1 and A3 Flyer buses are all now on the road and taking passengers to and from Bristol…
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With soaring hot air balloons, incredible live music and banging food festivals, Bristol is a city made for summer! Here is Visit Bristol’s round-up of what’s on and what’s new this season. Festivals, sport and live music Bristol Harbour Festival – FREE EVENT 17-19 July 2026 Bristol’s prime…
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VisitEngland is calling on tourism businesses, destinations, industry partners and the public across England to showcase the importance of coastal tourism during a dedicated week from 29 June to 5 July. The ‘My coast has the most…’ campaign is the latest phase of VisitEngland’s ongoing coastal…
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Bristol’s historic Old City is set to come alive with music, culture and family-friendly entertainment this summer as Bristol BID brings back Old City Sounds for its fourth year on Saturday 29 August 2026. The free one-day festival will once again transform streets, venues and public spaces across…
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