Exclusive chef-hosted dining experiences will serve up a feast of summer truffle lasagne fritti, BBQ hogget, porchetta roasts, burnt honey crémeux and more Great British Menu Champion of Champions Amber Francis, Michelin Green Star chef Chantelle Nicholson, former River Cottage Head Chef Mark Lloyd…
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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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Today’s flight from Dublin to Bristol Airport was a special voyage for the Iolar, as it recreated Aer Lingus’ inaugural flight, which took place 90 years ago on 27 May 1936. Back in 1936, Aer Lingus had just one aircraft and its inaugural route from Baldonnel, just outside of Dublin, to Bristol…
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The skies above Bristol are set to come alive once more as the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, in partnership with Albert Goodman, prepares to return to the city from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 August 2026. The free-to-attend celebration of Bristol and hot air ballooning will this year welcome over…
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Families travelling this summer will benefit from free bus travel for children as the Chancellor ramps up efforts to help with the cost of living. The Chancellor is committing more than £100 million to fund the free fares scheme and also continuing to support bus services. Every child aged five to…
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Wookey Hole Caves has launched a brand new immersive experience, combining projection mapping, sound and the caves themselves, which showcases the story of the Witch of Wookey Hole, millions of years of geology and the spirit of exploration beneath the Mendip Hills. Forming part of the main tour of…
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Bristol Airport has partnered with Weston College, offering students visits to the Airport to provide a hands-on approach and to raise awareness of careers in aviation, as well as inspiring the next generation. These visits provide exciting learning opportunities for students and allow them to gain…
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Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm has announced two very special new arrivals on 12 May as part of a carefully coordinated collaboration with Howletts Wild Animal Park and the international breeding programme (known as an EEP). Fifteen-year-old bulls Impi and Mchumba, known for their playful and cheeky…
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The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta has announced Young Bristol as its new official charity partner, marking the start of a three-year partnership that will build towards a pair of landmark anniversaries in 2028. The partnership will run from 2026 to 2028, culminating in the Fiesta’s 50th…
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Families 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…
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