ThisIsSouthWest is an independent travel website that helps people discover places to visit, things to do, events, and practical ways to explore South West England. We currently cover Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset, including North Somerset and Bristol.
We welcome enquiries from destinations, tourism businesses, transport operators, attractions, accommodation providers, event organisers and other organisations with a good South West England story to share.
We offer organisations a direct way to reach people actively planning visits, days out and journeys across South West England. Our content combines first-hand experience, original photography and practical information with a growing audience interested in the region. As an independent website, we choose partnerships carefully and create useful, credible coverage that fits naturally with our readers’ interests rather than feeling like conventional advertising.
Partnership Opportunities
We are particularly interested in transport and regional connectivity, including air, rail, bus, coach and ferry services, public transport itineraries and attractions that can realistically be reached without a car. We also want to help people explore the South West beyond the main summer season, through autumn, winter, and spring breaks, year-round attractions, and seasonal experiences.
Affordability and accessibility are important to us. We are keen to feature places and experiences with a low barrier to entry, including free museums and attractions, free or low-cost events and days out, accessible activities, visitor passes, transport offers and combined or discounted tickets. We are also interested in practical ideas that enable a wider range of visitors to explore the region.
Our accommodation coverage includes hotels, holiday parks, self-catering properties and other places to stay. We are also interested in distinctive accommodation, unusual experiences, and different ways to explore the region that offer something genuinely useful or memorable for visitors.
We are also interested in the practical side of exploring the South West, from new transport links and walking or cycling routes to improved visitor facilities. We enjoy exploring, finding new things and introducing readers to places they may not have considered, showing that there is much more to the region than its best-known destinations.
Above all, we want to hear about places, experiences, and developments that offer something new to explore and write about. This may lead to visits, reviews, itineraries, event coverage, interviews or editorial features.
Authenticity, transparency and editorial independence are central to our work. These principles help readers trust our recommendations, and any relevant support we receive will always be clearly disclosed.
Events and Event Organisers
Events are an important part of our coverage, from major festivals and airshows to local, community and seasonal events. We try to visit as many as possible, giving us first-hand experience to share with our readers. We welcome news, updates and ideas from organisers across the areas we cover, whether for editorial coverage or inclusion in our events guide.
Organisers can also submit an event to ThisIsSouthWest free of charge. Approved events may receive a dedicated page containing dates, locations, images and practical visitor information. These pages may be indexed by Google and can serve as a useful link to share with potential visitors. See an example event listing.
Events may also be included in our popular What’s On in South West England guide, helping readers discover what is happening across the region. We welcome submissions from event organisers, attractions, tourism organisations, councils, community groups and venues.
Our Audience
ThisIsSouthWest is a growing independent travel website, currently receiving an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 visits per month with more than 25,000 page views*. Our focus is on practical, first-hand coverage that helps people discover places to visit and different ways to explore the South West of England.
Get in Touch
If you have a partnership idea, event or South West story to share, we would be pleased to hear from you. We are also open to worthwhile ideas that may not fit the opportunities listed above.
Email ThisIsSouthWest to introduce yourself and tell us a little about what you have in mind. You can also message us on WhatsApp.
*Traffic estimates are based on data from Google Analytics, Google Search Console and consentmanager.net during August 2026.