Brilliant Bristol If you’re looking to hit Bristol for your hen or stag do, there’s a range of new openings and attractions coming in 2026 that you’ll want to check out! First up is Hotel Gotham Bristol (hotelgotham.co.uk), a new five-star hotel hailed as a fabulous drinking and dining venue set to open in spring 2026. It aims to be an escape, a multisensory experience and above all, a place to have fun. Mad Swans (madswans.com), located in the Mendips, just south of Bristol is a new countryside hangout, with eco-cabin stays, two restaurants (one with a menu designed by multi-Michelin starred chef, Ollie Dabbous), 12-hole golf, padel and pickleball, a driving range, putt patch, darts and more. Think of a reimagined members’ country club without the membership! Finally, for our highlights roundup, there are exciting changes afoot at Wake the Tiger’s immersive art experience (wakethetiger.com), with an outside dining and events space called Junk Yard. Comprising a stretch tent and pizza oven, the additional space will host DJs and entertainment as well as expanding on its magic. For more on what’s hot in Bristol, check out visitbristol.co.uk GREEN HOTEL HOTSPOT Hotel Indigo Bath has recently been celebrating its prestigious Green Key Accreditation reaffirming its commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible tourism. Green Key is an international eco-label for tourism facilities, globally recognised for its stringent standards. A Green Team was set up by the staff of Hotel Indigo Bath in 2024 and achieving the Green Key accreditation is just the start of the continued work to improve the Hotel’s sustainability. Gemma Orford, operations manager of Hotel Indigo Bath, says: “We believe in not just providing exceptional service to our guests, but also in doing so in a way that minimises our impact on the environment. I’m very proud of the team who are passionate about sustainability. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on the environment and create a brighter future for generations to come. To find out more about hosting your wedding day at Hotel Indigo Bath, head over to bath.hotelindigo.com/events AMONG THE CLOUDS Pantone, the global colour authority and provider of professional colour language standards has introduced Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a billowy white imbued with a feeling of serenity as its Color of the Year selection for 2026, and it’s a total wedding vibe! An ethereal white hue, Cloud Dancer serves as a symbol of calming influence in a frenetic society rediscovering the value of measured consideration and quiet reflection. Similar to a blank canvas, Cloud Dancer signifies our desire for a fresh start. We can’t wait to see our local wedding afficionados embrace this trending hue throughout 2026! Hotel Gotham Bristol, courtesy of Visit Bristol LOCAL NEWS 7
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTA0NTE=