Visit Bristol Press Update - April 2026
We take a look at press and media coverage for Bristol, from April 2026, including coverage from Irish Independent, Bristol Live and more. View Coverage Book…
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We take a look at press and media coverage for Bristol, from April 2026, including coverage from Irish Independent, Bristol Live and more. View Coverage Book…
Read MoreStep onto one of the world’s most historic stages, explore hidden stories, and join a citywide treasure hunt as Bristol Old Vic marks its 260th birthday. This May, Bristol Old Vic throws open its doors - and pulls back the curtain - to invite Bristol to celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 260…
Read MoreSparks Bristol marks three years of transforming Broadmead with a free city centre celebration of art, repair and sustainable living on Saturday 9 May, highlighting how a former department store has been reimagined as a leading community-led high street project. Running from 11am to 6pm, the…
Read MoreBristol Cocktail Weekend will return to the city for a fourth year, from Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 September 2026, inviting cocktail lovers to discover the city’s best bars, boldest flavours and independent spirit. 2026 marks the fourth edition of the four-day, city-wide event in a celebration of…
Read MoreForestry England and Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, are determined to ensure that everyone feels welcome and comfortable when visiting their forests. This includes neurodiverse visitors with specific needs. People with neurodiverse sensory needs may experience and process sensory input such as…
Read MoreFamilies looking to stretch their days-out budget this summer can take advantage of a returning regional scheme offering discounted entry to some of the South West’s top attractions. The Southwest VIP Attractions Pass will run from 1 May to 12 July 2026, giving visitors 20% off admission to a range…
Read MoreVisit West, the official Local Visitor Economy Partnership for Bristol, Bath and the West of England, has today announced the relaunch of its Convention Bureau under a bold new identity. Formerly known as 'Meet Bristol and Bath', the service will now operate as ‘Visit West Convention Bureau’, a name…
Read MoreBristol Film Office has been shortlisted for the Film Commission of the Year Award (City/Region) at this year’s prestigious Global Production Awards. Presented by Screen International, the industry awards take place annually to celebrate outstanding and sustainable work in the international world of…
Read MoreUPFEST has unveiled its lineup of artists for its highly anticipated 2026 festival, offering an early glimpse of the global and local talent set to transform Bristol into a live canvas this May. Returning from Friday 15 to Sunday 31 May 2026, Europe’s largest live street art festival will bring up…
Read MoreVenues across Bristol and Bath have declared themselves as spaces that welcome and support our city’s trans community. Bristol and Bath businesses can show their support by submitting an application form where you are agreeing to the Safe Space Pledge, a commitment to creating a welcoming…
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