Bristol and Bath Event Planning Toolkit

Images and Maps

Visit West Convention Bureau are pleased to share the links below which provide access to our royalty free images and maps that you are welcome to use within your conference and event delegate information.  

• Bristol Images

• Bath Images

• Bristol Maps

• Bath Maps   

Need something specific? Please contact us on events@visitwest.co.uk

Official Visitor Guides for Bath and Bristol

Visit West produce a printed visitor guide for our destinations every year, with detailed information on top attractions, events, food and drink and local history. You can order copies for your event, or provide delegates with a link to the digital guide below. 

• Official Bristol Visitor Guide

• Official Bath Visitor Guide 

Visit West Convention Bureau have compiled some city and region descriptions that you are welcome to include in your delegate information packs, event websites, or pre-conference communications. All text is free to reproduce. Should you require additional information then please contact us on events@visitwest.co.uk.  

Bristol 

The largest city in the South-West of England, Bristol is creative and colourful, famous for its street art, it is the hometown of Banksy. From the buzz of Bristol’s harbourside, to the Georgian splendour of Clifton Village and the iconic landmark Clifton Suspension Bridge ensures that Bristol leaves a lasting impression. Bristol is the only UK city to win the European Green Capital award achieved in 2015 and the UK’s greenest city in 2019.  It is the UK’s first Cycling City and one of two UK cities to be named a Gold Sustainable Food City.    

Bristol is located just 12 miles from Bath which is the only entire city in the UK that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has been a centre of relaxation and wellness for over 2,000 years due to its natural hot springs, which has earned it a second UNESCO accreditation as part of the Great Spa Towns of Europe. Today, Bath combines world-class heritage and wellbeing with unforgettable venues such as the Roman Baths and Pump Room. 

Bath 

An elegant city full of traditional heritage, contemporary culture and green spaces, Bath is the only entire city in the UK that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.   

Built for pleasure and relaxation, the city has been a wellbeing destination for over 2,000 years. The waters are still a big draw today, both at the ancient Roman Baths and the thoroughly modern Thermae Bath Spa, which houses the only natural thermal hot springs in Britain you can bathe in.  

The city’s compact, visitor-friendly centre is overflowing with places to eat and drink, plus some of the outstanding independent shops, museums and theatre. Bath's stunning, honey-coloured Georgian architecture is straight from a Jane Austen novel, highlights include the iconic Royal Crescent and the majestic Circus. 

Bath is located just 12 miles from Bristol, the largest city in the South-West of England. Bristol is creative and colourful, famous for its street art, it is the hometown of Banksy. From the buzz of Bristol’s harbourside, to the Georgian splendour of Clifton Village and the iconic landmark Clifton Suspension Bridge ensures that Bristol leaves a lasting impression. Bristol is the only UK city to win the European Green Capital award achieved in 2015 and the UK’s greenest city in 2019.  It is the UK’s first Cycling City and one of two UK cities to be named a Gold Sustainable Food City. 

Rural locations near Bristol and Bath

Bristol and Bath are nestled in beautiful countryside. With beautiful Somerset and Cotswolds countryside to explore, as well as attractions including Stonehenge, Lacock and Castle Combe.

Bristol  

• The only UK destination to be listed in Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel 2026’ for its street art scene.

• Designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Film in 2017 - often dubbed as ’Green Hollywood’ Bristol plays a prominent role in producing nature programming, with 35% of global production created here including Blue Planet and Tiny World.

• One of two UK cities in the UK awarded Gold Sustainable Food City status.

• Voted ‘World’s Best Culinary Destination’ in the 2019 Food Trekking Awards.   

• The only UK city to win the European Green Capital award achieved in 2015 and the UK’s greenest city in 2019.   

• The UK’s first Cycling City.   

• Home to the UK’s most powerful supercomputer, Isambard AI.

Bath  

• Bath is a rare double-nominated UNESCO World Heritage Site.   

• Explore one of the best-preserved Roman remains in the world at The Roman Baths.   

• Bath has been named the UK's most progressive city in a study by Bankrate (2020).     

• Take a dip in Britain’s only natural thermal spa at Thermae Bath Spa.   

• Immerse yourself in literary and film with activities and tours dedicated to Jane Austen, Mary Shelley and Bridgerton.    

• Bath has more museums per square mile than many cities can boast altogether, including Sally Lunn’s Historic Eating House and Museum and The Herschel Museum of Astronomy.  

If you're building social or educational elements into your programme, the Visit West Convention Bureau team can help you. We will be happy to suggest and connect you with suitable guides, experiences, transport providers and suppliers.  

Contact us on events@visitwest.co.uk for free advice and assistance.