News and Insights from Visit West Convention Bureau

Here's where you'll find the latest news, articles and insights from the Visit West Convention Bureau including venue news and developments, incentive itinerary ideas. which events you can meet us at, and opportunities you can get involved with.  

We're out in the region and across the industry all year round, hosting familiarisation trips, attending trade shows, and keeping a close eye on everything that makes Bristol, Bath and the West of England a destination worth choosing. 

There's also always something happening in Bristol, Bath and the West of England, and always something on the horizon. Whether it's a venue opening or a festival putting Bristol on the global map, here is where we'll update you on venue developments and refurbishments, local awards and accolades and big regional news that could shape your next event. 

Take a look and find out more about what makes the West of England among the UK's most compelling event destinations.

11 stunning country houses with outdoor space near Bristol and Bath

If you’re looking to host a corporate event at a standout venue, the West of England offers an impressive collection of country houses, historic estates and elegant hotels set within acres of beautiful grounds. From grand Victorian mansions and Tudor castles to luxury countryside retreats, these…

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Itinerary: Experience the best of Bristol sport

Sports fans love Bristol. The city is home to professional rugby, cricket, football and basketball teams, with international fixtures a common feature on the event calendar. As well as watching professionals on the field, there are also endless sporty and active experiences on both land and water…

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Itinerary: A day of adventure in the Mendip Hills near Bristol

As a green city surrounded by countryside, Bristol is an excellent destination for getting delegates out of their comfort zones and into the great outdoors. Among the city’s parks and the nearby Mendip Hills, a designated National Landscape, you can throw yourself into adventurous incentive…

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Itinerary: A day of sport and relaxation in rural Bath and Wiltshire

Experience the beautiful countryside that surrounds Bath and some of the region’s finest sporting facilities on your next West Country incentive trip. Kick off the day at the training ground of Bath Rugby, before perfecting your swing at the Bowood Golf Course. It’s an itinerary that will give the…

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Itinerary: Combine beautiful Bath with peaceful rural Wiltshire

While city centre Bath has plenty to offer thanks to its blend of history, culture and wellbeing, it’s well worth venturing outside the city and into rural Wiltshire on your next incentive trip. In this green and picturesque pocket of the South West, you can encounter the English countryside at its…

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Itinerary: A taste of Somerset food and drink

The Somerset countryside is home to a fine array of food and drink producers – from household names crafting the county’s signature cider and cheese, to lesser-known gems. Many of these open up their doors to visitors, making for unforgettable foodie incentive experiences. Here’s a recommended…

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