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The summer sunshine has helped to generate a record amount of renewable energy at Bristol Airport - producing the equivalent in power used by almost 400 homes in a year.

Mendip Activity Centre, a part of the Mendip Adventure group, has been confirmed as a major economic driver for the North Somerset and wider Mendip Hills area, according to a new independent economic impact report by The South West Research Company Ltd.

National Trust places are gearing up for October half term as the trees slowly turn to copper and the pumpkin harvest begins. There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained this including pumpkin trails, creative crafts, spooky stories, and apple days.  

Mendip Activity Centre has officially launched its newest adventure, Hangar 51, a purpose-built indoor battle arena for Nerf & Gel Battles, perfect for birthday parties and youth groups.

Haynes Motor Museum’s new exhibition, ‘Transitions’, will explore the prospect of sustainable motoring and highlight the latest technologies shaping the cars of the future.

New series returns to the Wiltshire estate, offering viewers a unique insight into what it takes to keep one of Britain's oldest and vast estates

As spooky season starts to creep up on us all, Wookey Hole is rolling out a jam-packed Halloween line-up for families across the South West.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm in North Somerset has unveiled its biggest and most colourful pumpkin harvest to date – celebrated with a record-breaking jumbo elephant mosaic made from an astonishing 11,000 home grown pumpkins and gourds.

Father Christmas' elves have been busy setting up their secret workshop to help manage the huge quantity of letters from all the children.

Ryanair has announced its Winter 2025 schedule for Bristol, consisting of 28 routes, including an exciting new route to Lapland Rovaniemi.

Contracts have been exchanged to enable works to begin on a £15 million development at a town centre site in Weston-super-Mare.

Mendip Activity Centre, the flagship destination of Mendip Adventure, was delighted to welcome Tessa Munt, MP for Wells and Mendip Hills, on a recent visit.