Tourism

Lapin shortlisted in Trencherman’s Awards 2026

Bristol-based contemporary French restaurant, Lapin has been shortlisted in two categories at the Trencherman’s Awards 2026, which spotlights the top restaurants, hotels and pubs in the region.

Global Pasty Championships to take centre stage at Heligan as Hedluv + Passman headline Cornish celebration

The inaugural Championships will take place at The Lost Gardens of Heligan on February 28, bringing together professional bakers, artisan producers and passionate home cooks in a celebration of Cornwall’s most iconic food export.

Lympstone Manor maintains Michelin Star for eighth year running

Lympstone Manor has maintained its highly coveted Michelin Star for the eighth consecutive year, marking a significant achievement for the country house hotel and Chef Patron Michael Caines MBE.

Ugly Butterfly awarded Michelin Star as it reopens after major refurbishment

Ugly Butterfly by Adam Handling MBE has been awarded a Michelin star at the Michelin Guide Ceremony on 9th February 2026 in Dublin, marking Chef Adam Handling’s second Michelin star.

Beach Retreats wins big at International Content Marketing Awards

Cornwall self-catering specialist, Beach Retreats, has won multiple awards at the International Content Marketing Awards for their 2025 campaign, Your Beach.

An ancient Somerset tradition lives on at Sheppy’s Cider as Wassail returns

Sheppy’s Cider welcomed the local community to its annual Wassailing evening on Friday 23rd January, with over 450 attendees gathering at the cider farm near Taunton to celebrate one of Somerset’s oldest winter traditions.

Lympstone Manor launches ‘Quietcations’

Creative retreats, nature walks, poetry walks, a Book Butler and restorative stays on the Exe Estuary – Lympstone Manor launches ‘Quietcations’.

Lapin named in SquareMeal’s Top 100 UK Restaurants 2026

Just 10 months after opening at Wapping Wharf, contemporary French restaurant, Lapin has been named by SquareMeal as one of the UK’s Top 100 Restaurants for 2026.

The Source trade show opens next month – why should you be there?

When it comes to food and drink, there’s no substitute for experiencing products first-hand. That’s why you won’t want to miss The Source trade show on Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th February at Westpoint, Exeter.

Bristol hoteliers cautiously optimistic about new year

Hoteliers in Bristol are cautiously optimistic that 2026 will be a better year for their businesses despite continuing financial challenges.

Host Planet Roadshow, self-catering short term rental event, comes to Cornwall

On Thursday 5 February 2026 Host Planet Roadshow, an immersive self-catering short term rental industry event, will arrive in Cornwall, sponsored by Beach Retreats.

Daish’s Holidays invests £1 million in winter refurbishment programme to elevate guest experience

This investment reaffirms the company’s ongoing commitment to elevating guest experiences and modernising its portfolio ahead of the main 2026 season.

Visit Bath’s guide to what’s on and what’s new for 2026

2025 was a phenomenal year for Bath, with the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, the Michelin Guide naming Bath one of the top 10 destinations in the world for food, and Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards revealing Bath as the ‘Best UK City’ for 2025.

Lifestyle change leads to healthy sales for Cornish brewery

Head brewer, Joe Thomson, took up running a couple of years ago and wanted an alternative to his daily pint. This led him to develop award-winning non-alcoholic beers that have brought a huge boost to Firebrand Brewing Co. with record sales that continue to rocket.

China Fleet Country Club commemorates 30 years since its Royal opening

China Fleet Country Club, one of the South West’s premier health and leisure destinations, today commemorates the 30th Anniversary of its official opening by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales (now His Majesty King Charles III) in December 1995.

Bristol in 2026: a city ready to feast, celebrate and stay awhile

Bristol is heading into 2026 with serious momentum, cementing its place as one of Europe’s most exciting city breaks.

Tourism

Footer