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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In 2015, Bristol became the first UK city to be named European Green Capital, recognised for its “progressive, creative and conscious approach to urban living.” A decade on from winning this significant accolade, Bristol is now the highest performing English city in the latest Global Destination…
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A Bristol and Bath tour guide has reached the final stages for the prestigious VisitEngland Tourism Superstar award for 2026, with a public vote for the winner opening on 9 February. Sheila Hannon - co-founder of Show of Strength theatre company - is one of only ten finalists to reach the final…
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The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup delivered more than a win for England’s Red Roses - Bristol has a win of its own, too. A new report commissioned by World Rugby says a record £47.7million was generated for Bristol’s local economy by hosting the matches, the highest total impact of any host city…
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