Bristol Community Ferry Boats has launched a temporary Bridge Replacement Service with a £1 Harbour Hop, helping people cross Bristol’s Floating Harbour while Pero’s Bridge is out of action. The Harbour Hop runs between Prince Street landing stage, next to the Arnolfini, and the Amphitheatre…
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A new short film called Starring Bristol has been launched by Visit West today, showcasing some of the blockbuster productions filmed in Bristol to encourage visitors and locals to ‘step onto set and find your favourite scene’ as part of a new screen tourism campaign. Standout scenes filmed in…
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Weston College has proudly announced the launch of its Hospitality Foundation Apprenticeship, starting in October 2026, designed to support both local businesses and young people to thrive in the sector. The programme offers a unique opportunity for employers to build their future workforce early…
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The Visit Bristol website – produced by Visit West, the Local Visitor Economy Partnership for Bristol, Bath and beyond – has launched a new Bristol Quiet Areas map, led by University of Gloucestershire, to highlight three quiet, cooler and more accessible urban spaces in Bristol. The Bristol Quiet…
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From open-air theatre, pool days, exhibitions and musical experiences to new alfresco terraces and sizzling outdoor dining, here are Visit Bath’s hot picks for summer… Events, Exhibitions and Festivals America 250 at the American Museum & Gardens Marking 250 years since the American Revolution…
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With soaring hot air balloons, incredible live music and banging food festivals, Bristol is a city made for summer! Here is Visit Bristol’s round-up of what’s on and what’s new this season. Festivals, sport and live music Bristol Harbour Festival – FREE EVENT 17-19 July 2026 Bristol’s prime…
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Visit West, the official Local Visitor Economy Partnership for the West of England, has today announced a bold new identity to bring together its brands. This builds on the rebranding of its Convention Bureau – formally known as Meet Bristol and Bath - earlier this year and brings together all the…
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Rivals fever has taken over as season 2 of the racy, star-studded drama is out now on Disney+. Alongside Dame Jilly Cooper’s compelling characters and shocking storylines, the filming locations for Rivals are also scene-stealers. Set in the Cotswolds and largely filmed in Bristol, this is a guide of…
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Visit West, the official Local Visitor Economy Partnership for Bristol, Bath and the West of England, has today announced the relaunch of its Convention Bureau under a bold new identity. Formerly known as 'Meet Bristol and Bath', the service will now operate as ‘Visit West Convention Bureau’, a name…
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VisitEngland has announced that this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence will be held at Aerospace Bristol, under the wings of Concorde Alpha Foxtrot, the supersonic passenger jet, on 3 June 2026. Finalists from 21 local competitions will win Gold, Silver or Bronze at VisitEngland’s 36th…
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