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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Visit 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…
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Businesses in the South West believe Bristol Airport plays a critical role in the local economy and expect air travel needs to grow in the coming years, according to an independent report by CBI Economics. CBI Economics surveyed 230 companies and held in-depth interviews with businesses and visitor…
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The prestigious Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2026 took place on Monday, 13 April in Birmingham, celebrating the best specialist food and drink retailers in the UK. These awards recognise the highest levels of service, product knowledge, initiative, innovation and community involvement. Flourish…
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Bristol Airport customers could soon be able to use their local airport to visit new, exciting destinations around the world under plans to meet customer demand and support economic regional growth. The proposal, submitted to North Somerset Council this week, would enable the Airport to provide…
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