Latest News (North Somerset) - Visit West

A bold new music and arts festival has launched in Bruton this week - and it’s already 50% crowdfunded by its future audience. 

Customers flying from Bristol Airport will soon be able to enjoy flights to the stunning shores of Barbados from October 2025 to March 2026, thanks to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ new route from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bridgetown, Barbados.

 

The busy flight from Switzerland landed this afternoon, welcoming visitors to the region for business and pleasure.

The Grand Pier has just announced a major expansion of its hugely popular 'My Grand Pier Card,' starting from today, Monday 26 May 2025. 

Two new food and drink outlets will be landing at Bristol Airport in the coming months providing more choice for customers.
 

Families looking for bewitching adventures this May half term should head to Wookey Hole, and enjoy a brand-new circus show, 20% off advance bookings, and the first glimpse of a new dinosaur experience set to stomp onto the attraction.  

Couples that are looking for an alternative wedding day can now choose from heritage venues including a Saxon Longhall and a 14^th century Abbey Barn.

This summer, Clevedon LitFest invites you to dive into Making Waves, a celebration of stories shaped by the sea.

Haynes Motor Museum is the perfect place to enjoy the ultimate family day trip this May half term (24 May to 1 June).  

Bristol Airport’s Local Community Fund and Diamond Fund has awarded £29,000 to 16 local charities and community groups across North Somerset and South Bristol at its first meeting this year.

Unauthorised car parking operations near Bristol Airport continue to be investigated and successfully dealt with by North Somerset Council’s enforcement team.

 

Work is underway for Bristol Airport’s new Escape Lounge, which is due to open this summer.