Latest News (South Gloucestershire) - Visit West

Spring is bursting into colour at Forestry England’s Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, and everyone is invited to stop, look closer and discover some of nature’s most surprising secrets.  

An extremely rare spotted deer fawn has been born at Bristol Zoo Project, marking another important conservation milestone for this Endangered species.

Bristol has been recognised for having some of the best burgers in the UK, with the below named among the 16 finalists fighting for the crown at this year’s National Burger Awards in March.

The National Trust is partnering with renowned collector, author, and curator Karun Thakar to invite visitors to see three historic properties in a new light.

Mollie’s, the value-luxe hotel and diner brand (mollies.com), has reached a significant new milestone, with both its locations officially classified as four-star hotels by VisitEngland.

Forestry England’s Westonbirt, The National Arboretum invites families to step into a magical forest adventure with the new Room on the Broom Trail – launching this week! 

New Wellbeing Workshops Anchored in the Restorative Power of Water  

Historic England has awarded a grant of £400,000 to help fund the final phase of repairs to Grade I listed Whitfield Tabernacle in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire.

Forestry England’s Westonbirt, The National Arboretum illuminated trail ‘Christmas at Westonbirt’ continues until 31 December.

A major milestone towards creating the UK’s first new national forest in more than three decades is underway as the first trees are planted in the new Pucklechurch Wood, part of the Western Forest. 

The humid climate of Asia and Africa is being recreated in a new habitat at Bristol Zoo Project.

Visitors can go on a journey back in time this festive season at Dyrham Park with ‘Christmas Through the Ages.'