Tourism

The Atlantic unveils The Lookout: A luxury coastal residence and first glimpse of an exciting new chapter

The Atlantic Hotel in Newquay has officially unveiled The Lookout, a newly reimagined luxury coastal residence perched high above Cornwall’s dramatic north coast.

Voting now open for Food Drink Devon’s People’s Choice Awards, including new ‘Best Devon Product’ category

Voting has officially opened for the Food Drink Devon People’s Choice Awards, giving consumers the opportunity to celebrate the very best in local food, drink and hospitality.

SpudBros launches express store in Barnstaple

The UK’s most-followed jacket potato creators, SpudBros officially launched their latest Express store in Barnstaple.

Watergate Bay unveils vibrant summer of beachside events

Watergate Bay Hotel is set for a standout summer, with an energising programme of beachside events celebrating food, music, wellbeing and relaxed coastal living on Cornwall’s north coast.

Gather 2026: The South West food & drink event you cannot afford to miss

Gather 2026 is back — and it’s bigger, bolder and bursting with ideas.

Darts Farm marks 55 years with Summer Festival celebration

Darts Farm is celebrating a remarkable milestone – 55 years since of ‘Darts Farm’ and they are celebrating with a three-day Summer Festival from 12th to 14th June 2026.

St Ives Food & Drink Festival 2026 returns with fire, flavour and family fun

The much-loved St Ives Food & Drink Festival is set to return, bringing three unforgettable days of food, drink and live entertainment to the golden sands of Porthminster Beach in St Ives.

Adam Handling Collection (AHC) Food Festival returns for a second year

Chef Adam Handling MBE is bringing back the AHC Food Festival for a second year running, after the huge success of last October’s event.

New-look rooms revealed at Newquay’s Great Western

St Austell Brewery – owner of the Great Western in Newquay – has unveiled the first phase of its ambitious three-part refurbishment, revitalising one of Cornwall’s most iconic seaside landmarks just in time for summer.

Eight South West tourism businesses reach national finals in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence

Eight outstanding tourism businesses from across the South West have been shortlisted as finalists in the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.

Cheers to 21 years: Harry’s Cider celebrates its coming of age in Somerset

This Spring marks a double celebration for one of Somerset’s best-loved independent cider makers, as Harry’s Cider toasts 21 years of traditional cider making alongside the first anniversary of its popular shop and taproom.

Visit West announces new identity for its regional Convention Bureau with new name and new look

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.

Porthleven Food Festival returns next weekend with exciting 2026 line-up

One of Cornwall’s most beloved culinary celebrations is back – Porthleven Food Festival returns next weekend (Friday 24th to Sunday 26th April) – bringing a vibrant weekend of food, drink and entertainment to the picturesque harbour town.

VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026 to take place at Aerospace Bristol

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 Wednesday 3rd June.

Sudeley Castle & Gardens reopens for the 2026 season with sensational spring highlights and events

Sudeley Castle & Gardens – one of Gloucestershire’s leading, and most prestigious, visitor attractions – welcomed visitors back through its gates once again when it reopened for the 2026 season on Saturday 14th March in time for Mother’s Day.

IHG Hotels & Resorts unveils the new Hotel Indigo Gloucester – The Forum

The new design-led boutique hotel, has officially opened its doors in the vibrant city of Gloucester. The architect-designed 4-storey building is located within the city’s award-winning urban renewal development – The Forum.

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