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In 1966 Longleat became world famous as the first drive through safari park outside Africa.

Outdoor pavement licences brought in to help pubs, restaurants and cafés continue trading during the Covid pandemic have been welcomed by local businesses.

Now in its 6th year, The Bishop's Palace Garden Festival takes place amongst 14 acres of stunning RHS partner gardens.

The Roman Baths will stay open until 10pm every evening this summer, offering visitors a chance to enjoy the special atmosphere around the torchlit Great Bath.

The first brand-new production of the year to develop from Bristol Old Vic’s Ferment programme.

easyJet has put two new domestic routes on sale today from Bristol to Jersey and Aberdeen.

A new feeding technique using a floating basket is causing a group of thick-lipped grey mullet (Chelon labrosus) to spiral at Bristol Aquarium.

Recommendations to reinstate Bath’s famous Christmas Market this year, in a Covid-secure way, are set to be considered by Bath & North East Somerset councillors.

St Pauls Carnival is bringing together organisers and performers from London’s Notting Hill, and the Caribbean islands of St Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago Carnivals for a panel discussion.

The West of England Combined Authority has commissioned independent research into how employers plan to use their workplaces as Covid-19 restrictions ease.

The team feels confident that the four-week delay and expanded vaccination programme will see restrictions fully lifted on July 19.
 

The artwork is free to visit but donations from visitors to see the Moon will go towards the work of the charity St Mungo’s.