Wake The Tiger is a trailblazing attraction in Bristol, the UK's first Amazement Park, and has always put sustainability front and centre of its business. We asked the team to tell us more about their ethos and the steps they've taken to become a more sustainable organisation. Do you hold any…
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Following its biggest and most ambitious year yet, Bristol Light Festival will return to the city from Thursday 18 - Saturday 27 February 2027*, with the organisers, Bristol BID now officially opening the artist call out for the next edition of the much-loved event. Returning for its seventh year…
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This grand country house hotel has taken meaningful steps to reduce its environmental impact and care for the building, historic grounds and people. We asked the team to tell us more about their ethos and the steps they've taken to become a more sustainable organisation. De Vere Tortworth Court…
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The Roman Baths has been named one of the world’s very best visitor attractions, securing a prestigious Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice® Best of the Best Award for 2026 and ranking fourth in the UK. Based on millions of traveller reviews worldwide, the award places The Roman Baths in the top 1% of…
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From 25 February 2026, everyone travelling to the UK now needs permission to travel, unless they are a British or Irish citizen or are otherwise exempt. Wherever possible, this permission is digitally linked to the passport being used for the journey. The UK has moved to a modernised digital…
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In 2015, Bristol became the first UK city to be named European Green Capital, recognised for its “progressive, creative and conscious approach to urban living.” A decade on from winning this significant accolade, Bristol is now the highest performing English city in the latest Global Destination…
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YTL Live, the operating company for the new live entertainment complex in Bristol, has today announced Aviva, the UK’s leading diversified insurer, as the new partner of Bristol’s 20,000 capacity indoor arena, marking a major milestone in the delivery of one of Europe’s most ambitious live…
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Ashton Gate Stadium continues to be recognised as a leading international sports venue by being included in the UK’s bid to host the 2035 Women’s Football World Cup. The Football Associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales have today collectively submitted an offer to jointly host…
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After coming 6th in 2024, Bath has been revealed today as the ‘Best UK City’ in Condé Nast Traveller magazine's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards, beating landmark cities including London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Cambridge and Liverpool to the no. 1 spot. The 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards represent the most…
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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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