Bristol is the only UK city to be named by Lonely Planet as one of the top destinations in the world to visit in 2026, thanks to its incredible street art. The prestigious Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2026 has singled out Bristol’s street art in its top 50 list of winners, an accolade set to boost…
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British Art Show 10, the UK’s largest recurring exhibition of contemporary art, will visit Bristol in June 2027 as part of a national tour of five cities. The show will also go to Coventry, Swansea, Sheffield, and Newcastle Gateshead. Over the past four decades, the exhibition has reached over 2.3…
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Several prime commercial spaces in and around Bristol Harbour are now available and ready to host new ideas, bold ventures and vibrant experiences. From high-footfall waterside locations to unique spots on the docks, these sites offer strong potential for a range of uses. This is a rare chance to…
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Businesses across Bristol city centre have voted positively in favour of creating a single, unified Business Improvement District (BID), ushering in a new era of partnership, investment and ambition for the city. The result showed strong support, with 75% of votes cast in favour and 85% by rateable…
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Film and TV productions shot on location in Bristol or at The Bottle Yard Studios generated an estimated £30 million towards the local economy in the 2023-24 financial year, according to the latest annual figures from the city’s Film Office. A total of 32 major productions were assisted by Bristol…
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When it comes to reducing the carbon emissions produced by the film and TV industry in the UK, a rising number of production companies are joining forces with studio facilities to tackle the problem head-on. Bristol’s Bottle Yard Studios recently supported Film and TV sustainability consultancy…
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Visit West has today announced that it has been awarded Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) accreditation by national tourism agency VisitEngland, in a move to reshape destination management across the country into a more cohesive structure. The partnership has been given to just 12…
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