Latest News (North Somerset) - Visit West

One of Britain’s best-loved visitor attractions is looking for people celebrating their 60th birthday to help mark a very special milestone of its own.

Mendip Activity Centre is proud to once again sponsor Shipham-based bobsleigh athlete Jens Hullah for the second year, as he competes through the 2026 season, pushing towards qualification for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is proud to announce the return of its hugely popular Christmas tree recycling initiative, now entering its sixth year. The Zoo is prepared for 2026 to be the most impactful yet.

Changes to the tariffs for the ‘Drop Off & Pick Up’ and ‘Short Stay’ car parks at Bristol Airport will be introduced on Monday 5 January 2026.

This festive season will see around 430,000 customers travelling through Bristol Airport either coming home for Christmas or jetting off for a well-earned break.
 

Bristol Airport will welcome 21 new electric buses in the new year, transforming the A1 and A3 Airport Flyer services operated by First Bus.

Bristol Airport and DHL have teamed up to co-ordinate the donation of toiletries to people experiencing homelessness across Bristol and Somerset - as well as unused baby items for families in vulnerable circumstances.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is proud to announce the return of its hugely popular Christmas tree recycling initiative, now entering its sixth year. 

Mendip Activity Centre has received full planning permission to construct a new purpose-built accessible watersports lake on its 250 acre site.

Tyntesfield is transformed into a magical storybook world for Once Upon a Christmas Time.

Bristol Airport is about to start work on the next exciting phase of its £400 million transformation plan with new facilities and more shops and restaurants.

Haynes Motor Museum invites families, car lovers, and festive fun-seekers to celebrate the Christmas season in style this year.