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

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.

Knitters from across the UK and beyond have created another stunning set of scenes “The Longest Yarn 2 – Britain at War," which depicts scenes of Britain during wartime.

Pegasus Airlines has announced it is launching a three-times weekly service from Bristol Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport from July 2025. 

Haynes Motor Museum in Somerset has launched a brand-new website, designed to provide a more engaging and intuitive user experience that enhances the way visitors interact with the Museum online.

Haynes Motor Museum is set to reopen one of its most popular exhibitions this week, exploring the history and stories behind Formula One and Williams Racing.