The trade mission from May 4-8 will coincide with the signing of a friendship agreement between Bathurst Regional Council and the Cirencester Town Council, cementing historical links between the two cities.

Representatives from Bathurst who will be travelling to England include people from a cross section of community and industry including law, ag-tech, banking, education, tourism and innovation, along with council representatives.

Bathurst mayor Bobby Bourke, who is travelling with the contingent, said council would focus on tourism and the economic benefits which could potentially flow from the union.

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He said Bathurst needed to continue moving forward as a regional city, and look to further business and trade opportunities which exist.

"We can't sit on our backsides and expect people to come to us, we've got to get out there and promote Bathurst," he said.

Former Bathurst Business Chamber president, and principal of Kenny Spring Solicitors, Angus Edwards will also join the Bathurst delegation to the UK and said the visit was a unique mission based on historical connections dating back 200 years.

"We are seeking to expand historical niceties into trade, collaboration and tourism in a post Brexit world," he said.

"We all know of the challenges facing regional communities through drought and difficult economic conditions. We are hoping to give Bathurst businesses an opportunity to shine on the international stage, promote Bathurst as a tourism hub in the Central West and work on joint projects and collaborations with business in Cirencester."

Simon King from the Cirencester Chamber of Commerce said following his trip to Bathurst last year it was an opportune time to proactively strengthen the friendship between the cities. This will include developing and growing business opportunities both in Cirencester and Bathurst.

Mr King said Cirencester was looking forward to welcoming the trade mission from Bathurst.

"Not only are we looking to forge new business opportunities at a time when the UK is leaving the European Union, but it is also strengthening the friendship and connections between our two communities," he said.

NSW Trade and Investment Commissioner to the UK and Europe Keirra Smith said now was the time for regions like Bathurst to get in and promote themselves to areas in the UK and Europe.