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A Bristol and Bath tour guide has reached the finalist stages for the prestigious VisitEngland Tourism Superstar award for 2026, with a public vote for the winner opening on 9 February. 

VisitEngland has today (9 February) launched its Tourism Superstar 2026 competition with voting open to the public.

Bristol Airport are delighted to announce Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as its new official charity partner, marking the start of a meaningful partnership dedicated to supporting children with life-limiting conditions and their families across the region.

The full programme of partner events and supporting experiences taking place alongside the 2026 edition of Bristol Light Festival has been announced.

Bristol's Berkeley Square Hotel has completed its recent refurbishment, and the new Cosy Double room type is now available to book. 

Bristol Old Vic’s executive partnership of Artistic Director Nancy Medina and newly appointed Executive Director Rebecca Dawson have made a string of announcements for the theatre’s 260th anniversary year.

The visiting season of brilliant touring productions continues at Bath’s Ustinov Studio.

Bath favourite Felicity Kendal returns to the Theatre Royal in the first major revival for thirty years of one of Tom Stoppard's most nostalgic plays, Indian Ink.

New Zealand pop powerhouse Lorde will perform for the first time in the city of Bristol, headlining a special outdoor concert this summer on Friday 28 August 2026 on Clifton Downs.

Valley Fest has announced the first wave of artists for its 2026 edition, taking place from Thursday 30 July - Sunday 2 August overlooking Chew Valley Lake. 

The National Trust is partnering with renowned collector, author, and curator Karun Thakar to invite visitors to see three historic properties in a new light.

Fashion Museum Bath has today unveiled Explore the Collection: a prototype of a new online catalogue that offers digital access to one of the UK’s most important contemporary fashion collections.