visit england awards 2022

VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2022 winners

Discover award-winning places to visit in England

It’s that time of year again when we come together to celebrate the very best of England – the best places to visit with the kids, tantalise your taste buds, spend your days and snooze off in at night.

We’ve received applications from across the country and the rigorous judging has taken place, meaning all that’s left to do now is announce the winners of the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2022. Drum roll, please…

Pub of the Year Award

Wambrook, Somerset

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Gravy being poured on meal at The Cotley Inn

Gold winner: The Cotley Inn

At the foot of the Blackdown Hills is The Cotley Inn , which prides itself on its genuinely local produce. Fruit, vegetables, herbs and edible flowers are picked just a few steps away in the kitchen garden, and meat and game are sourced directly from The Cotley Estate. Book in for a long lunch or gourmet dinner with fabulous views of the Somerset countryside. Well-behaved dogs and muddy boots are always welcome, too.

Runners up:

Silver – The Acorn Inn: Mentioned in Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urbervilles as ‘The Sow & Acorn’, this 16th-century coaching inn is nothing short of charming. As well as its huge whisky and gin collection, the rural village pub houses an award-winning restaurant, cosy bar, 10 bedrooms, skittle alley and beer garden in the heart of the Dorset countryside.

Bronze – The Devonshire Arms at Pilsley: Just a stroll away from the splendour of Chatsworth House, The Devonshire Arms at Pilsley (owned by the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire) is a village inn with charm by the pint. There’s a wealth of ales, including the renowned Chatsworth Gold, stylish rooms and a restaurant that sources the very best local ingredients, including meat from the Chatsworth Estate and the onsite kitchen garden.

Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year Award

Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire

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Gold winner: Treeopia

An idyllic adults-only retreat, Treeopia is home to two luxury treehouses, Vivianna and Eathelin, set within the grounds of a working medieval farmstead in Worcestershire. Each treehouse is built around a mature ash tree and comes with a fully fitted bespoke kitchen, super-king beds, a bathroom with a power shower, underfloor heating and fibre Wi-Fi, all without making an impact on the environment. Reconnect with nature in the peaceful surroundings, listen to the hoot of the owls, meditate by the ponds or just relax in the hot tub.

Silver – Glynn Barton: These multi-award-winning woodland cottages and glamorous safari tents in Bodmin, Cornwall are perfect for a fun-filled holiday with friends or family. As well as breathtaking views, tennis courts, farm animals and an indoor swimming pool, Glynn Barton is also in a central location, meaning it’s great for exploring Cornwall’s many beaches and attractions like the Eden Project.

Bronze – Pitt Farm Holiday Cottages: Have a family get-together at one of seven traditional farm buildings which have been converted into spacious stays at this Devon-based holiday park . Each cottage has its own garden as well as access to the site’s playgrounds, animal enclosures, zip wires and boules court. The owners, Nick and Rachel Clayson, have embraced sustainability here too, by installing biomass heating and restoring an abandoned woodland.

Bed & Breakfast and Guesthouse of the Year Award

Torquay, Devon

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Art Deco-style bedroom with green walls and orange bed frame

Gold winner: The 25 Boutique B&B

This funky five-star B&B , just a short walk from Torquay’s seafront, has six individually designed bedrooms, each with bold décor and contemporary comforts like Amazon Alexa room controls – meaning no getting back out of bed when you’ve forgotten to turn the light off! Home-baked treats await you in your room each day too, giving you something to look forward to after a day of exploring the English Riviera.

Silver – Horseshoe Cottage Farm: This small, rural B&B in Leicester prides itself on providing guests with a warm welcome and plenty of sustainable touches from cakes made from locally sourced ingredients to solar panels and even an EV charger for electric cars. The owner’s bees also provide wonderful local honey and beeswax for the furniture!

Bronze – Brightham House Boutique B&B: Located just outside Salcombe, this hidden oasis has eight boutique bedrooms, spacious communal areas and two dogs that are always around for some cuddles. Breakfast is served in the pretty Orangery, cooked by owner and former chef, Scott, who has an exciting repertoire of dishes up his sleeve, including a tasty Devonshire Full English.

Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year Award

Woodbridge, Suffolk

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Safari tent at Secret Meadows glamping site

Gold winner: Secret Meadows

Set inside a nature reserve in Suffolk, this family-run glamping meadow has nine stylish safari tents and shepherd’s huts, each fitting between four and eight people. Switch off your phone and leave the modern world behind as you get stuck into green-themed activities such as guided walks and rediscovering nature in the surrounding landscapes. After a busy day, you can even take a long soak in the wood-fired hot tub. The local farm shop serves all your breakfast and dinnertime needs or, for an even more relaxed stay, why not treat yourself to a locally sourced food hamper?

Silver – Brook Meadow: This 30-year-old family farm in Northamptonshire is home to plenty of camping and glamping options, including three luxury lodges, safari tents and vintage caravans. Surrounded by 400 acres of fields and a tranquil five-acre fishing lake, there’s plenty of outdoors to explore here, which is made even more exciting by regular cinema nights, farm tours and quad bike safaris.

Bronze – Landal Sandybrook: Just one mile from the market town of Ashbourne, and close to the dramatic hills of the Peak District, this family-run holiday park has 53 lodges to choose from as well as an indoor swimming pool, restaurant, bluebell wood and tons of family-friendly activities.

Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award

Falmouth, Cornwall

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Gold winner: Mylor Sailing and Powerboat School

The folks down in Falmouth have good reason to pop the Champagne with this gold win. Open all year round, this Royal Yachting Association-accredited sailing school encourages engagement in sports by removing as many barriers to sailing and powerboating as possible. The staff at Mylor Sailing and Powerboat School are fully trained and their fleet – made up of dinghies, keelboats and powerboats – includes a wheelchair-friendly powerboat. On top of that, they’ve even installed a hoist to help less-mobile trainees onto the sailboats.

Silver – Alton Towers Resort: Working with Access Able and the British Disability Forum, this Staffordshire theme park has improved many of its services to make them more accessible than ever. As well as expanding changing space facilities, ride access passes and wheelchair hire, and installing quiet spaces to support those with sensory issues, Alton Towers now offers access to even more of their exhilarating rides.

Bronze – Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs: Run entirely by volunteers, Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs help everyone to have access to this gorgeous Lancashire beach. Sitting comfortably in one of their sand-friendly wheelchairs, you’ll be able to paddle in the surf and make memories by the sea. All chairs have harnesses and access to specialised cushions, and there’s a hoist available too, should you need it.

Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award

Chichester, West Sussex

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Gold winner: Chichester Festival Theatre

Created by and for the local community, Chichester Festival Theatre has been making world-class theatre in West Sussex for nearly 60 years. It is renowned for high-quality productions of plays, musicals and new writing, which sees productions regularly transfer to the West End, and its youth theatre is one of the largest in the UK. The theatre is more than worthy of its first-place win because of its efforts to reduce its impact on the environment, which include planting trees for each production and giving audience members the option to carbon-offset their journey, reusing and recycling props and production materials and using LED lighting across front-of-house and backstage.

Silver – Pure Outdoor Ltd: Gear up for an eco-friendly adventure with Pure Outdoor. Based in the Peak District, this outdoor activity centre offers a wealth of experiences from hillwalking and climbing, to caving and mountain biking, all in the unrivalled natural surroundings of the Hope Valley. Not only do they strive to cause as little environmental impact as possible, but they also donate to social and environmental causes through their Pure Outdoor Foundation Fund.

Bronze – West Bay Discovery Centre: Discover a treasure trove of stories and activities at this unique attraction in Bridport, Dorset. As well as displays covering the county’s wildlife and heritage, West Bay Discover Centre aims to raise awareness of climate change and its effects on wildlife and natural habitats. You’ll also find details on Jurassic Coast walking trails as well as local beach cleaning events and locally made products in the gift shop.

Experience of the Year Award

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Gold winner: Mylor Sailing and Powerboat School

A two-time winner at this year’s awards, this Cornish sailing school is certainly one to shout about. The whole family (from as young as six) can take to the water to learn to handle sailboats and powerboats – from individual dinghies to larger keelboats for groups. The expert skippers will teach you the basics of how all the equipment works, including how to hoist the sails and use them in the wind, before letting you experience being out on the open waters of the Fal Estuary, the third-deepest estuary in the world.

Silver – Pure Outdoor: Also winning in the sustainability category, Pure Outdoor is committed to providing inspiring year-round adventures in the great outdoors. Turn your hand to bouldering or step into the dark and mysterious world of the Peak District’s caves and mines.

Bronze – All Hallows’ Farmhouse Cookery School: Get to grips with cooking on your AGA at this cookery school in the historic Cranborne Chase AONB. In small, friendly groups or on a one-on-one basis, you’ll learn a range of culinary skills from vegan cooking to perfecting your Sunday roast, butchery and patisserie.]

Large Hotel of the Year Award

Bath, Somerset

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The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa with sunflowers in foreground

Gold winner: The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa

Historic architecture, hidden gardens, an award-winning spa, beautiful bedrooms, and the finest dining around – The Royal Crescent Hotel is one for your hotel hit list. In the heart of Bath, you don’t have far to go to explore the UNESCO city’s rich Roman history and heritage. Add that to the exemplary five-star service, decadent afternoon teas in the manicured gardens (also home to the hotel’s three rescue hedgehogs) and unbeatable thermal bath experiences, and you’ve got a one-of-a-kind hotel stay.

Silver – Hotel Indigo Durham: Found inside former university offices, Hotel Indigo Durham welcomes you into a world of Victorian luxury. Brass etchings line the lobby walls, stained glass dapples the light in the Rotunda Bar and bespoke prints adorn the walls of the elegant bedrooms. To round things off, there’s a Marco Pierre White Steakhouse onsite, meaning you don’t have to leave the hotel for top-notch grub.

Bronze – The Langham, London: The first purpose-built ‘Grand Hotel’ in Europe, The Langham has 380 luxury bedrooms alongside a range of best-in-class restaurants overseen by none other than renowned chef Michel Roux Jr. Tuck into award-winning afternoon tea at Palm Court, sip creative cocktails at Artesian or indulge in a ‘pub luxe’ experience at The Wigmore – they’re all divine.

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award

Chester, Cheshire

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Gold winner: Chester Zoo

One of the world’s leading conservation-based charities, Chester Zoo is the most visited zoo in the UK outside of London, making it more than worthy of this first-place win. A huge team of scientists, animal experts and environmental policy influencers care for 20,000 animals from 500 threatened species, from rhinos to red pandas, all of which you can see at this sprawling site in northwest England. Visit the Sumatran Orangutans in the Monsoon Rainforest, take a Lazy River Boat trip around the Islands and spot the king of the jungle in the Asiatic Lion habitat – all in a day’s visit.

Silver – Bletchley Park: Once the top-secret home of the World War Two Codebreakers, Bletchley Park is now a world-class heritage attraction and museum. Step back in time as you snoop around restored codebreaking huts and interactive displays to experience the stories of the extraordinary achievements of the men and women who worked here, in the birthplace of modern computing.

Bronze – Pensthorpe Natural Park: Eleven miles inland from the north Norfolk coast, Pensthorpe is a 700-acre family-friendly nature reserve full of interactive trails, bird hides and boardwalks that weave through the wilderness, allowing you to get closer to over 1,000 species of wildlife. Let the kids loose in the award-winning eco play area and explore the depths of the reserve on a Pensthorpe Explorer tour.

New Tourism Business of the Year Award

Gwithian, Cornwall

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Gold winner: Three Mile Beach

Three Mile Beach is a collection of fifteen luxury self-catering beach houses in Gwithian, Cornwall. Here, doing nothing and doing everything live together in harmony. Inspired by laid-back California beach houses, the interiors are sourced directly from local artisans in Cornwall, Morocco, India and Mexico. Not sure what to add to the itinerary? Upgrade your stay with private surf lessons, coasteering or e-bike hire, and have a night off from cooking with a private chef, a visit to the on-site street food area or a pizza night experience.

Silver – Triple A Food Tours: Tag along on the northeast’s only on-foot food tour . Uncover Newcastle’s independent food scene and try the best local and sustainable produce in the city, all while soaking up local history along the way.

Bronze – Rowley Farm Holidays: Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life at a dog-friendly bolthole in the Worcestershire countryside. With three boutique self-catering cottages, a luxury shepherd’s hut and eco-friendly hot tubs, it’s no surprise visitors arrive here as guests and leave as friends.

Resilience & Innovation Award

Dudley, West Midlands

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Gold winner: Black Country Living Museum

A major filming location for BBC’s Peaky Blinders , the immersive Black Country Living Museum offers an insight into the past with original industrial-era buildings, authentic shops and heritage vehicles, Victorian school lessons and street games, as well as historic characters that bring to life the stories of real people who lived in the Black Country when the region was at the peak of its industrial power. It’s won first place in this category, though, because of how it handled the devastating impact of the pandemic. By opening as a major vaccination hub, developing online educational tools and becoming the first UK museum to join TikTok, this popular museum did all it could to ensure its survival.

Silver – Chester Zoo: Another double winner for 2022, Chester Zoo gets runner-up in this category because of its innovative ‘Save Our Zoo’ campaign which attracted global attention and raised millions in donations and adoptions. On top of that, Virtual Zoo Days meant you could experience the zoo from home and, after re-opening, the Zoo put in place top-notch Covid measures to ensure everyone was as safe as possible. It’s a big thumbs up from us!

Bronze – Severn Valley Railway: Experience the golden age of steam aboard a restored vintage steam train. Running through 16 miles of Worcestershire countryside, the Severn Valley Railway journeys between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth, stopping at exquisitely preserved stations. During the pandemic, the Railway adapted by putting on virtual train tours to thousands of subscribers, operated Covid-secure trips (once they were allowed to) and much more, making them more than deserving of their bronze-place win.

Small Hotel of the Year Award

Seaham, County Durham

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Outdoor pool and view to spa at Seaham Hall

Gold winner: Seaham Hall

A five-star boutique hotel and spa, Seaham Hall occupies a striking cliff top spot on the Durham coastline. First built in 1791, Seaham Hall has a long and rich history, but it has continued to adapt and evolve too, resulting in a contemporary interior and an eccentric character to the hotel. Also home to an award-winning spa, Seaham Hall offers all the luxuries you could wish for under one roof.

Joint Silver – No.15 by Guesthouse, Bath: Feel at home at this wonder-filled boutique hotel in Bath . All of the uniquely designed rooms have access to a pantry full of complimentary goodies and house an array of intriguing artworks and objects, from dolls houses to decadent chandeliers. There’s a spa on-site too, should you want to indulge some more.

Joint Silver – The Idle Rocks: Anchoring St Mawes' reputation as a desirable Cornish location, this boutique hotel overlooking the water is considered one of the top British retreats. All interiors were designed by the owner, Karen Richards, to reflect her signature style, while the restaurant, led by an ex-Le Manoir chef, focuses on creating outstanding dishes using local produce.

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award

Weymouth, Dorset

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Gold winner: Nothe Fort

Guarding the entrance to Weymouth Harbour, Nothe Fort , now a museum and events space, was originally built in the 19th century to protect the Naval Harbour of Portland. As well as admiring 360-degree views across the Jurassic Coast, you can discover the maze of underground passages, displays detailing the Fort’s military history, guns, ramparts and fun trails to keep the little ones busy. The Fort also has a reputation for being one of the most haunted sites on the south coast, with reports of a ghostly whistling gunner in the passageways.

Silver – Royal Liver Building 360: For the first time ever, you can take guided tours of the West Clocktower of the Grade I-listed Liver Building , which takes pride of place on Liverpool’s waterfront. Experience a world-class audio-visual experience inside the historic clocktower before taking in panoramic views of the city from the 15th-floor viewing platform.

Bronze – British Music Experience: From The Beatles and Bowie to The Spice Girls and Adele, the British Music Experience in Liverpool charts the beginnings, rise and influence of British pop from 1945 to the present day. Check out the collection of memorabilia, stage outfits, instruments and footage before learning to play the guitar or keyboard in the Gibson Interactive Studio and dancing your way through the eras in the Dance the Decades Studio.

Taste of England Award

Liverpool, Merseyside

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Chef serving food in main restaurant of Lu Ban

Gold winner: Lu Ban Restaurant

Led by Executive Chef, Dave J Critchley, Lu Ban serves inventive dishes inspired by the Chinese region of Tianjin and the master chefs who lived there. A fairly young restaurant based in the Cains Brewery Village, Lu Ban brings a new dimension to Chinese food in Liverpool. Order from the a la carte or set menus or opt for an exclusive seat at the chef’s table where you can tuck into the likes of braised pork belly with Shaoxing caramel, Ying and Yang hot and sour soup and fresh rock oysters.

Update: Please note that Lu Ban closed permanently on 9 November 2023.

Silver – Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms: Overlooking a glistening lake in five acres of gardens, Moor Hall – home of Mark Birchall – is home to seven luxurious rooms alongside a restaurant holding two Michelin stars, a Michelin Green Star and a whopping five AA Rosettes. Mark’s menus showcase his own style of British cuisine, using homegrown ingredients and local Lancashire produce to create dishes like scallops with fermented green tomato and guinea hen with asparagus ragout and truffled honey.

Bronze – Fischer’s Baslow Hall: Indulge in unique culinary experiences, fine wine and five-star service at this hotel restaurant in Baslow, Derbyshire. The head chef and his team pride themselves on creating imaginative, modern cuisine that tastes as good as it looks on the plate. The star of the show is the 8-course tasting menu, filled with sustainable local ingredients, some of which are foraged on the 900-acre estate.

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England’s tourism awards champion the very best of the country’s tourism industry, celebrating quality, innovation and best practice.

The annual awards cycle begins with a series of local competitions, which feed up to the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. Businesses complete a single application and local winners are automatically put forward to the national judging panel.

The highlight of each awards cycle is the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence event where the finest businesses receive the most coveted accolade in English tourism.

In light of current Government guidance and the ongoing disruption we are facing we have taken the difficult decision to cancel this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence Learning Expo and Awards Presentation event, due to take place on 16 June 2020 in Hull.

Whilst we are disappointed to have to cancel the event we feel it is important to recognise those businesses that over the last year delivered amazing experiences for visitors and played a pivotal role in the English tourism industry. This year we will announce and recognise the winners via a virtual presentation and we will provide more information as soon as it is available. We are sure you will understand why we have taken this decision.

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VisitEngland Announces Awards For Excellence 2022 Finalists

VisitEngland has announced the finalists who will go forward to compete for the tourism industry’s annual national Awards for Excellence.

Applications included businesses across England including hotels, self-catering accommodation providers, B&Bs, glamping operators, visitor attractions, restaurants, pubs and museums.

The 45 finalists were announced following a rigorous judging process by handpicked tourism industry experts.

The finalists will now go on to compete in 15 core categories at the national awards, with the Caravan and Motorhome Club announced as headline sponsors.

The awards’ categories range from the ‘Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award’ to the ‘Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year’ and from the ‘Pub of the Year’ to the ‘Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award’ and ‘New Tourism Business of the Year.’

VisitEngland Chief Executive Patricia Yates said: “These awards celebrate the businesses and individuals in tourism across England who have delivered excellence during the last year and it is fantastic to see such an outstanding list of finalists.

“The impressive list reflects the sheer scale of innovation, quality and experiences across England’s tourism industry and I congratulate all the finalists and wish them the very best of luck.

“Millions of jobs and local economies depend on tourism and this year’s awards are also a timely opportunity to acknowledge the determination and dedication of tourism businesses as they rebuild, and continue to champion best practices and customer service excellence, providing visitors with a stand-out experience.”

In addition to the 15 core categories, which include two new awards this year – the ‘Unsung Hero Award’ and the ‘Resilience and Innovation Award,’ special awards are also being presented including an ‘Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award,’ a ‘Travel Content Award’ and a ‘Tourism Superstar Award’.

All finalists are invited to attend the national awards ceremony being held on 8 June at the Library of Birmingham, where Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be announced.

For more information about the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, see www.VisitEnglandAwards.org

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Visit England’s Awards for Excellence took place last night on Wednesday 8 June at the Birmingham Library, and we were excited to find out who would take home the gold award for the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism category.

The national finalists were selected from hundreds of tourism businesses across England including hotels, self-catering accommodation, B&Bs, glamping operators, attractions, restaurants, pubs and museums, so we were delighted to see there were Euan’s Guide venues as finalists across two categories.

Of course, naturally we were most interested in the results of the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award, which recognises tourism businesses providing truly memorable visitor experiences for everyone, particularly those with accessibility requirements, and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.

Gold was awarded to Mylor Sailing and Powerboat School , with runners up Alton Towers Resort taking home silver, and Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs securing bronze.

Euan’s Guide reviewer @sarahsouthcoast said in her review of one of our most-reviewed venues, Mylor Sailing and Powerboat School: “An amazing afternoon with amazingly kind and patient people. Everyone was very in tune to what my son might need, offering to bring the boat up to allow for his wheelchair to be put onto the boat, speeding up to give my son a safe thrill as well as including his twin sister in everything. It was a lovely couple of hours out on the boat, with many happy memories and photos.”

We don’t currently have any reviews of Alton Towers Resort – any takers? Submit your review online! The accessibility pages on their website have lots of information but, of course, we love to hear from you about your own personal experiences.

@Bluefrog111 said of Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs: “Absolutely fantastic beach wheelchairs for ‘hire’ (there isn’t a charge but they welcome donations). There are quite a few chairs which would suit a range of different needs and are available for adults and children. You collect the chair inside a building, which has a brand new, large mobile hoist… All the volunteers are very friendly and helpful - they seemed to genuinely care and want to help, without being patronising.”

Check or the reviews on Euan's Guide to find out why Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs and Mylor Sailing and Powerboat School have received 4* and 5* reviews.

Congratulations to all of the winners, and again to Mylor Sailing and Powerboat School in Cornwall who took home a second gold award in the Experience of the Year category!

The full list of winners can be found on Visit England’s website.

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VisitEngland Announces Awards for Excellence 2022

VisitEngland has today announced the finalists who will go forward to compete for the tourism industry’s annual national Awards for Excellence.

Applications to the nationally recognised awards were put forward for judging from businesses across England including hotels, self-catering accommodation providers, B&Bs, glamping operators, visitor attractions, restaurants, pubs and museums.

The 45 finalists , announced following a rigorous judging process by handpicked tourism industry experts, will now go on to compete in 15 core categories at the national awards, with the Caravan and Motorhome Club announced as headline sponsor. The awards’ categories range from the ‘Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award’ to the ‘Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year’ and from the ‘Pub of the Year’ to the ‘Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award’ and ‘New Tourism Business of the Year.’

VisitEngland Chief Executive Patricia Yates said:

“These awards celebrate the businesses and individuals in tourism across England who have delivered excellence during the last year and it is fantastic to see such an outstanding list of finalists. “The impressive list reflects the sheer scale of innovation, quality and experiences across England’s tourism industry and I congratulate all the finalists and wish them the very best of luck. “Millions of jobs and local economies depend on tourism and this year’s awards are also a timely opportunity to acknowledge the determination and dedication of tourism businesses as they rebuild, and continue to champion best practice and customer service excellence, providing visitors with a stand-out experience.”

All finalists are invited to attend the national awards ceremony being held on 8 June at the Library of Birmingham, where Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be announced.

VisitEngland Award for Excellence 2022 Finalists:

Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award

Alton Towers Resort, Staffordshire
Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs, Lancashire
Mylor Sailing & Powerboat School, Cornwall

B&B and Guest House of the Year

Brightham House Boutique Bed and Breakfast, Devon
Horseshoe Cottage Farm, Leicestershire
The 25 Boutique B&B, Devon

Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year

Brook Meadow, Leicestershire
Landal Sandybrook, Derbyshire
Secret Meadows, Suffolk

Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award

Chichester Festival Theatre, West Sussex
Pure Outdoor, Derbyshire
West Bay Discovery Centre, Dorset

Experience of the Year

All Hallows’ Farmhouse Cookery School, Dorset

Large Hotel of the Year

Hotel Indigo Durham, County Durham
The Langham, London
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Somerset

Small Hotel of the Year

No.15 by GuestHouse, Somerset
Seaham Hall, County Durham
The Idle Rocks, Cornwall

New Tourism Business of the Year

Rowley Farm Holidays, Worcestershire
Three Mile Beach, Cornwall
Triple A Food Tours, Tyne & Wear

Pub of the Year

The Acorn Inn, Dorset
The Cotley Inn, Somerset
The Devonshire Arms at Pilsley, Derbyshire

Resilience and Innovation Award

Black Country Living Museum, West Midlands
Chester Zoo, Cheshire
Severn Valley Railway, Worcestershire

Self Catering Accommodation of the Year

Glynn Barton, Cornwall
Pitt Farm Holiday Cottages, Devon
Treeopia, Worcestershire

Taste of England Award

Fischer’s Baslow Hall, Derbyshire
Lu Ban Restaurant, Merseyside
Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms, Lancashire

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year

Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire
Pensthorpe, Norfolk

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year

British Music Experience, Merseyside
Nothe Fort, Dorset
Royal Liver Building 360, Merseyside

Unsung Hero Award

Clive Goodwin, Ouseburn Trust, Tyne & Wear
Neeshal Jewson, Hilton London Metropole, London
Adam Wardale, Middletons Hotel, North Yorkshire

Travel Content Award

Cathy Toogood, The Telegraph: ‘Forget the countryside – this Northern powerhouse is the perfect place for summer staycations’
Ben Lerwill, National Geographic Traveller: ‘Pirates and prehistory on Devon’s southeast coast’
Lauren Jarvis, LoveExploring: ‘Explore the New Forest’

The Caravan and Motorhome Club, as well as being the headline sponsor of the national awards this year, is also sponsoring the ‘Experience of the Year’ category. Barclays is announced as sponsor of the ‘Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award’ and, as announced previously, Sykes Holiday Cottages is sponsoring the ‘Self Catering Accommodation of the Year’ category. The Family Holiday Charity is the chosen charity for this year’s awards event.

Tourism is one of England’s largest and most valuable industries, supporting hundreds of thousands of businesses, employing about 2.6 million people and, in 2019, generating £76 billion in domestic visitor spending.

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From a pub in Somerset to a Chinese restaurant in Liverpool: England's best places to eat, sleep and visit in 2022 named in prestigious annual awards

The 2022 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence celebrates those 'who raise the bar of England’s tourism offer'
Somerset's The Cotley Inn was named Pub of the Year, followed by second-place The Acorn Inn in Dorset
Seaham Hall, which offers 'striking views' of the Durham coastline, bagged the title of Small Hotel of the Year
The Experience of the Year Award was won by the Mylor Sailing & Powerboat School in Cornwall

By Ailbhe Macmahon For Mailonline

Published: 09:02 EDT, 9 June 2022 | Updated: 13:33 EDT, 9 June 2022

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England's best places to stay, its most excellent eateries and most riveting tourist attractions have been named in the 2022 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence .

The finalists were selected from hundreds of tourism businesses across England including hotels, self-catering accommodation, B&Bs, glamping operators, attractions, restaurants, pubs, and museums. Judges narrowed it down to 19 overall winners, which were announced during an awards ceremony at the Library of Birmingham on June 8, hosted by broadcaster and author Clare Balding.

One of the most coveted awards is always the title of Pub of the Year - and this year the top accolade went to The Cotley Inn, a Somerset pub that ‘welcomes drinkers, muddy boots and wellies just as much as diners visiting for an evening meal, ensuring all guests are made to feel at home’.

The winners of the 2022 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence have been revealed - with The Cotley Inn in Somerset, pictured, named the Pub of the Year

A tasty dish at Pub of the Year The Cotley Inn

The silver medal was snapped up by The Acorn Inn in Dorset – which VisitEngland says is ‘the kind of place you wish you could call your local’ – while The Devonshire Arms at Pilsley in Derbyshire, ‘a village inn with charm by the pint’, came third.

Taste of England Award

From pubs to restaurants, first place in the Taste of England Award went to Lu Ban Restaurant, an establishment that serves ‘cuisine inspired by the Chinese region of Tianjin’ in Liverpool.

'Executive chef Dave J Critchley and his team develop dishes with an inventive, culinary passion, respectful of Chinese food culture and traditions and bringing a new dimension of Chinese cuisine to the city,' VisitEngland says of the award-winner.

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It was followed by second-place Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms, a Lancashire eatery that holds two Michelin stars and five AA Rosettes.

The silver medal in the Pub of the Year category was snapped up by The Acorn Inn (pictured) in Dorset

The Devonshire Arms at Pilsley in Derbyshire (above) came third in the Pub of the Year ranking

One of the guest rooms at Pub of the Year bronze-medal winner The Devonshire Arms at Pilsley - ‘a village inn with charm by the pint’

First place in the Taste of England Award went to Lu Ban Restaurant, a Merseyside establishment that serves ‘cuisine inspired by the Chinese region of Tianjin’

Second place in the Taste of England category was claimed by Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms in Lancashire (above)

A dessert at Fischer's Baslow Hall, which snapped up the bronze medal in the Taste of England Award

VISITENGLAND TOURISM AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE WINNERS 2022

Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award - sponsored by Barclays

Gold - Mylor Sailing & Powerboat School, Cornwall

Silver - Alton Towers Resort, Staffordshire

Bronze - Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs, Lancashire

B&B and Guest House of the Year

Gold - The 25 Boutique B&B, Devon

Silver - Horseshoe Cottage Farm, Leicestershire

Bronze - Brightham House Boutique Bed and Breakfast, Devon

Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year

Gold - Secret Meadows, Suffolk

Silver - Brook Meadow, Leicestershire

Bronze - Landal Sandybrook, Derbyshire

Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award

Gold - Chichester Festival Theatre, West Sussex

Silver - Pure Outdoor, Derbyshire

Bronze - West Bay Discovery Centre, Dorset

Experience of the Year – sponsored by the Caravan and Motorhome Club

Bronze - All Hallows' Farmhouse Cookery School, Dorset

Large Hotel of the Year

Gold - The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath

Silver - Hotel Indigo Durham, County Durham

Bronze - The Langham, London

Small Hotel of the Year

Gold - Seaham Hall, County Durham

Joint Silver - No.15 by GuestHouse, Bath

Joint Silver - The Idle Rocks, Cornwall

New Tourism Business of the Year

Gold - Three Mile Beach, Cornwall

Silver - Triple A Food Tours, Tyne & Wear

Bronze - Rowley Farm Holidays, Worcestershire

Pub of the Year

Gold - The Cotley Inn, Somerset

Silver - The Acorn Inn, Dorset

Bronze - The Devonshire Arms at Pilsley, Derbyshire

Resilience and Innovation Award

Gold - Black Country Living Museum, West Midlands

Silver - Chester Zoo, Cheshire

Bronze - Severn Valley Railway, Worcestershire

Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year – sponsored by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Gold - Treeopia, Worcestershire

Silver - Glynn Barton, Cornwall

Bronze - Pitt Farm Holiday Cottages, Devon

Gold - Lu Ban Restaurant, Merseyside

Silver - Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms, Lancashire

Bronze - Fischer's Baslow Hall, Derbyshire

Unsung Hero Award

Gold - Adam Wardale, Middletons Hotel, North Yorkshire

Silver - Neeshal Jeewon, Hilton London Metropole, London

Bronze - Clive Goodwin, Ouseburn Trust, Tyne & Wear

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year

Gold - Chester Zoo, Cheshire

Silver - Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire

Bronze - Pensthorpe, Norfolk

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year

Gold - Nothe Fort, Dorset

Silver - Royal Liver Building 360, Merseyside

Bronze - British Music Experience, Merseyside

TXGB Trailblazer Award

Gold – Rugby League World Cup 2021

Silver – Visit Gloucester

Bronze – Mike James, Savouring Bath

Tourism Superstar 2022

Winner - George Finlay, Matlock Farm Park

Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award

Winner - The English Period Drama

Source: VisitEngland

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Full list of the British Travel Awards winners for 2021/2022 including TUI, Jet2, Fred Olsen, P&O Cruises, Shearings and more - as voted for by the public

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UK travellers are snapping up no-fly holidays and there were golds galore for tour firms at the 2022 travel ‘Oscars’ - held at London's Battersea Evolution centre and hosted by TV presenter Alison Hammond .

The British Travel Awards (BTA) gala evening followed a July-October public vote in 62 categories covering a comprehensive range of products and services experienced by customers when planning, booking and going on their getaways.

It attracted more than 618,000 entries and is regarded as the the travel industry’s leading awards, plus it is the UK’s largest consumer voted programme.

Escorted coach tour company Shearings picked up four golds in the large company category, including Best Travel Company for Escorted Group Holidays, for which there were 25 businesses nominated. Shearings’ sister coach holiday company, Leger Holidays, collected three golds in the medium category.

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines won the award for Best Cruise Line for No-Fly Holidays.

Staying on the water, Brittany Ferries triumphed with four awards for their services to Central/Western Europe, Southern Europe/Canaries, Best Ferry Operator for Routes from/to UK Ports and Best Travel Company for Family Holidays.

The coveted Best Cruise Line for Ocean/Expedition voyages was awarded to Norwegian with P&O Cruises winning the Best Cruise Line for Family Holidays. Hays Travel was awarded Best Travel Agency for Cruise Bookings.

BTA director of events and partnerships Lorraine Barnes Burton said: “Both in the UK and abroad this year our voters were determined to have their holidays, despite a few airport and airline issues.’’

All BTA public voters were entered in a draw for a holiday prize bonanza worth around £45,000, with cruises, tropical sunshine trips, a safari, staycations and more given away in a draw.

*Reach plc, with more than 130 national and regional news brands across both print and online - including this newspaper - is the official media partner of the 2022 BTAs and executives and travel editors from the company presented awards, along with industry leaders.

Find out more at britishtravelawards.com .

Full list of the BTA winners 21/22

Some of the awards are divided into small, medium and large companies - we've listed these respectively where applicable.

Best Travel Company for Arts & Culture Holidays - Ace Cultural Tours, Mercury Holidays
Best Travel Company for Safari Holidays - Travel Department, Africa Sky, Newmarket Holidays
Best Travel Company for Special Interest Holidays - Andante Travels, GN Holidays & Voyages, Inghams
Best Travel Company to the Indian Ocean - Honeymoon Dreams, Kuoni, Blue Bay Travel
Best Travel Company to the Caribbean/Central America - Love Cuba, Tropical Sky, Blue Bay Travel
Best Travel Company for All-Inclusive Holidays - Star Tours, Blue Bay Travel
Best Travel Company for Villa Holidays - Bookings for You, Solmar Villas, James Villa Holidays
Best Travel Company for Coach Holidays - Brightwater Holidays, Leger Holidays, Caledonian Travel
Best Travel Company To Central/Western Europe - Headwater, Brittany Ferries
Best Travel Company to Southern Europe/Canaries - Cyprus Paradise, Brittany Ferries, Jet2/Jet2holidays
Best Travel Company for Family Holidays - Canterbury Travel, Brittany Ferries Holidays, James Villa Holidays
Best Travel Company for Lakes & Mountains Holidays - TUI
Best Travel Company To Nordic Destinations - Canterbury Travel, Santa Claus Trips
Best Travel Company to Sub-Saharan Africa - Distant Journeys, Hayes & Jarvis, Newmarket Holidays
Best Travel Company to Australasia/Oceania - Distant Journeys, Titan Travel, Travelbag
Best Travel Company for Luxury Holidays - Elegant Resorts, Kuoni, Travelbag
Best Travel Company for Walk/Trek/Cycling Holidays - EverTrek, Macs Adventure
Best Travel Company to Hellenic Europe - Exclusively Lindos, Ionian & Aegean Island Holidays, Olympic Holidays
Best Travel Company for Wildlife & Nature Holidays - Naturetrek, Exodus Travels
Best Travel Company for Adventure Holidays - The Bucket List Company, Exodus Travels
Best Travel Company for Culinary & Wine Holidays - Flavours Holidays
Best Travel Company for Rail Holidays - The Railway Touring Company, Rail Discoveries, Great Rail Journeys
Best Travel Company to South America - Journey Latin America, Hayes & Jarvis, Newmarket Holidays
Best Travel Company for Special Occasion Holidays - Honeymoon Dreams, Kuoni, Travelbag
Best Travel Company for City/Short Breaks - Travel Center, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays
Best Travel Company for Singles Holidays - One Traveller, Just You, Shearings
Best Travel Company for Touring Holidays - My Canada Trips, Leger Holidays, Shearings
Best Travel Company for Winter Sun Holidays - Mercury Holidays, TUI
Best Travel Company to Canada/USA - My Canada Trips, Titan Travel, Travelbag
Best Travel Company for Tailor-Made Holidays - My Canada Trips, Solmar Villas, Travelbag
Best Travel Company for Activity/Sports Holidays - Wildwind & Healthy Options, Neilson Active Holidays
Best Travel Company to the Middle East/North Africa - Red Sea Holidays, Travel Talk Tours, Travelbag
Best Travel Company for Escorted Group Holidays - Travel Department, Titan Travel, Shearings
Best Travel Company for Summer Sun Holidays - Solmar Villas, TUI
Best Travel Company to the Far East/Central Asia - Wendy Wu Tours, Titan Travel
Best Travel Company to Southern/Southeast Asia - Wendy Wu Tours, Titan Travel
Best Travel Company for Ski/Winter Sports Holidays - Ski Safari, Neilson Active Holidays, Crystal Ski Holidays

Staycations

Best Company for UK Holiday Home Rentals - Beach Retreats (small), Coast & Country Cottages (medium), Sykes Holiday Cottages (large)
Best Company for UK Family Holidays - Bluestone National Park Resort, Haven, Parkdean Resorts
Best Company for UK Coach/Touring Holidays - Leger Holidays, Shearings
Best Company for UK Breaks Holidays - Holiday Extras UK Short Breaks, Titan Travel, Parkdean Resorts
Best Company for UK Parks & Lodges Holidays - Cofton Holidays, Verdant Leisure, Parkdean Resorts

Holiday bookings

Best Online/Call Centre Travel Retailer - Blue Bay Travel
Best Travel Website for Accommodation Booking - Booking.com
Best Travel Website for Flight Bookings - Globehunters
Best High Street Travel Agency - Stewart Travel
Best Travel Website for Offers/Price Comparison - Travelzoo
Best National Travel Retailer - Hays Travel

Cruises and ferries

Best Cruise Line for No-Fly Cruise Holidays - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Best Travel Agency for Cruise Holidays - Hays Travel
Best Cruise Line for Ocean/Expedition Voyages - Norwegian Cruise Line
Best Cruise Line for Family Holidays - P&O Cruises
Best Operator for Short Sea/Mini Cruises - P&O Ferries
Best Cruise Line for Ultra-Luxury Holidays - Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Best Cruise Line for Luxury Holidays - Saga
Best Cruise Line for River Cruise Holidays - Viking
Best Ferry Operator for Routes from/to UK Ports - Brittany Ferries
Best Travel Company for Sailing/Flotilla Holidays - Sunsail

Extras and add-ons

Best Company for Airport Parking - APH (Airport Parking & Hotels)
Best Company for Holiday Car Hire - Europcar
Best Company for Travel Insurance - Staysure

Best Retailer for Forex/Travel Money - Post Office

VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2022 puts tourism industry winners centre stage

VisitEngland has announced the winners of its annual Awards for Excellence 2022, celebrating the best of the country’s tourism industry.

The 19 Gold Award winners were announced at an evening ceremony on 8 June hosted by broadcaster and author Clare Balding at the Library of Birmingham, in categories ranging from New Tourism Business of the Year to the Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award from the Resilience and Innovation Award to the Unsung Hero Award.

Gold, Silver and Bronze winners were selected from hundreds of tourism businesses across England including hotels, self-catering accommodation, B&Bs, glamping operators, attractions, restaurants, pubs and museums.

The prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, running for more than 30 years, celebrate and champion innovation, quality and best practice across the industry recognising businesses and individuals who raise the bar of England’s tourism offer.

Tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston said:

“Our superb tourism businesses offer something for everyone and the sector is one we can be proud of. It is fantastic to see so many hardworking businesses of all sizes recognised for their gold-standard contribution to English tourism and I congratulate all the winners.”

VisitEngland Advisory Board Chair Nick de Bois said:

“It is wonderful to see the Awards event back in-person, giving us the opportunity to come together, celebrate and congratulate the best-of-the-best across England’s world-class tourism industry.

“From an accessible and inclusive sailing school to a family run rural glamping site and an immersive living museum, these awards highlight the outstanding quality, the innovation and the customer service excellence across our industry. All these businesses are winners in every sense.

“Millions of jobs and local economies depend on tourism and this year’s awards also highlight the dedication of tourism businesses as they rebuild, championing best practice and providing visitors with first-class experiences.”

Winners were announced in the Awards’ 15 ‘core’ categories as well as for four special awards, including ‘Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award’, ‘Travel Content Award’, ‘TXGB Trailblazer Award’ and the ‘Tourism Superstar Award’.

The Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award went to ‘The English Period Drama’ and the film locations used in these shows, in recognition of its valuable role in boosting domestic and inbound tourism to England.

The Tourism Superstar Award, run with the Daily Mirror, was awarded to George Finlay of Matlock Farm Park following a public vote and competition earlier this year.

The Travel Content Award, recognising the media’s important contribution in championing domestic tourism, was won by Ben Lerwill of National Geographic Traveller with his story ‘Pirates and prehistory on Devon’s southeast coast’.

The TXGB Trail Blazer Award went to the Rugby League World Cup 2021, in recognition of the event’s success in driving inbound bookings through the business-to-business platform, also benefitting the domestic market.

The Caravan and Motorhome Club was the headline sponsor of this year’s Awards, also sponsoring the ‘Experience of the Year’ category. Barclays sponsored the ‘Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award’ and Sykes Holiday Cottages the ‘Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year’ category. The Family Holiday Charity was the chosen charity for this year’s Awards event.

VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2022 Winners:

Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award – sponsored by Barclays

Gold – Mylor Sailing & Powerboat School, Cornwall
Silver – Alton Towers Resort, Staffordshire
Bronze – Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs, Lancashire

B&B and Guest House of the Year

Gold – The 25 Boutique B&B, Devon
Silver – Horseshoe Cottage Farm, Leicestershire
Bronze – Brightham House Boutique Bed and Breakfast, Devon

Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year

Gold – Secret Meadows, Suffolk
Silver – Brook Meadow, Leicestershire
Bronze – Landal Sandybrook, Derbyshire

Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award

Gold – Chichester Festival Theatre, West Sussex
Silver – Pure Outdoor, Derbyshire
Bronze – West Bay Discovery Centre, Dorset

Experience of the Year – sponsored by the Caravan and Motorhome Club

Bronze – All Hallows’ Farmhouse Cookery School, Dorset

Large Hotel of the Year

Gold – The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath
Silver – Hotel Indigo Durham, County Durham
Bronze – The Langham, London

Small Hotel of the Year

Gold – Seaham Hall, County Durham
Joint Silver – No.15 by GuestHouse, Bath
Joint Silver – The Idle Rocks, Cornwall

New Tourism Business of the Year

Gold – Three Mile Beach, Cornwall
Silver – Triple A Food Tours, Tyne & Wear
Bronze – Rowley Farm Holidays, Worcestershire

Pub of the Year

Gold – The Cotley Inn, Somerset
Silver – The Acorn Inn, Dorset
Bronze – The Devonshire Arms at Pilsley, Derbyshire

Resilience and Innovation Award

Gold – Black Country Living Museum, West Midlands
Silver – Chester Zoo, Cheshire
Bronze – Severn Valley Railway, Worcestershire

Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year – sponsored by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Gold – Treeopia, Worcestershire
Silver – Glynn Barton, Cornwall
Bronze – Pitt Farm Holiday Cottages, Devon

Taste of England Award

Gold – Lu Ban Restaurant, Merseyside
Silver – Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms, Lancashire
Bronze – Fischer’s Baslow Hall, Derbyshire

Unsung Hero Award

Gold – Adam Wardale, Middletons Hotel, North Yorkshire
Silver – Neeshal Jeewon, Hilton London Metropole, London
Bronze – Clive Goodwin, Ouseburn Trust, Tyne & Wear

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year

Gold – Chester Zoo, Cheshire
Silver – Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire
Bronze – Pensthorpe, Norfolk

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year

Gold – Nothe Fort, Dorset
Silver – Royal Liver Building 360, Merseyside
Bronze – British Music Experience, Merseyside

Travel Content Award

Gold – Ben Lerwill, National Geographic Traveller: ‘Pirates and prehistory on Devon’s southeast coast’
Silver – Cathy Toogood, The Telegraph: ‘Forget the countryside – this Northern powerhouse is the perfect place for summer staycations’
Bronze – Lauren Jarvis, LoveExploring: ‘Explore the New Forest’

TXGB Trailblazer Award

Gold – Rugby League World Cup 2021
Silver – Visit Gloucester
Bronze – Mike James, Savouring Bath

Tourism Superstar 2022

Winner – George Finlay, Matlock Farm Park

Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award

Winner – The English Period Drama

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Pete Chambers of Coventry Music Museum, a finalist for Tourism Superstar 2024

VisitEngland’s annual Tourism Superstar competition champions those in the tourism industry who provide an unforgettable visitor experience. The winner is crowned at the end of the competition, based on the highest number of public votes.

From tour guides to wildlife rangers, Tourism Superstars are passionate about the destination they work in and set the bar high for the standard of service in England’s tourism industry.

The winner is decided by public vote from a shortlist of ten finalists usually entered by their employers or destinations.

This year, the winner is Pete Chambers, volunteer director of the Coventry Music Museum .

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Congratulations to Pete Chambers, volunteer director of the Coventry Music Museum, winner of Tourism Superstar 2024.

Lifelong music lover and music journalist, Pete Chambers BEM (British Empire Medal) set up The Coventry Music Museum ten years ago to commemorate and honour the music of his beloved home city.

The museum is open four days a week and, as Director and Curator, Pete runs the museum entirely as a volunteer, securing exhibits, running the finances and managing the volunteer team.

His obvious enthusiasm for the museum has ensured local artists have been happy to donate or lend their precious artefacts to the museum, knowing that they will be well cared for and appreciated by Pete. This includes the organ used by Jerry Dammers of The Specials to write the No1 hit “Ghost Town”.

He regularly goes above and beyond for his guests – for example putting together a special package of items on the Coventry band The Primitives for a young fan with autism and to her delight even included an actual Primitives exhibit from the museum.

Over 40,000 guests have visited the museum and Pete has greeted almost every one of them. The museum has been TripAdvisor’s No. 1 attraction to visit in Coventry for a number of years, thanks to the dedication, passion, creativity and generosity of Pete Chambers.

Pete was nominated by Destination Coventry/Coventry & Warwickshire Destination Partnership.

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Second place

Robert Dennis Brown, Dalby Forest Cycle Hub, Yorks is our runner up Tourism Superstar.

As a director of the Dalby Forest Cycle Hub in the North York Moors National Park, Rob Brown has been nominated for the UK’s Tourism Superstar due to his unwavering commitment to making cycling accessible to all.

Through his ‘Kids Learn to Ride in 90 Minutes’ program and a range of cycle training courses, catering to diverse ages and abilities, Rob has not only helped hundreds of children and adults develop their cycling skills, but he has also given them confidence and a love for the outdoors.

Dalby Forest Cycle Hub is a ‘not for profit’ Community Interest Company and Rob has led the development of the Hub which now employs 12 full & part-time staff, and offers standard mountain and e-bike hire, alongside a wide range of electric-assisted, adapted bikes for those with additional needs. Collaborating closely with specialist schools and disability groups, Rob ensures that everyone can enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Dalby Forest on two wheels.

Rob’s tireless efforts make him a true Tourism Superstar, for his development of inclusive cycling for all in Dalby Forest.

Rob was nominated by North York Moors National Park/York and North Yorkshire Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP).

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Emily Williamson of Pub Tours, a finalist for Tourism Superstar 2024

Third place

Congratulations to Emily Williamson, Pub Tours Ltd, Peak District, who takes third place.

A widowed mum of three, Emily Williamson set up her business, Pub Tours Ltd, to share her vast knowledge and experience in hospitality and tourism in the Peak District with visitors.

She created the Peak District’s first dedicated pub tour company to help tourists experience six unique pubs within the region. The tours highlight the importance of pub culture to the Peak District.

Pub tours has been driving business to pubs in the region supporting England’s pub culture.

Emily was nominated by Visit Peak District & Derbyshire.

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Tourism Superstar recognises the people who go above and beyond to make visitor experiences in England so special. Whether creating a memorable stay in a seaside hotel, adding a touch of showbiz to a tour or an attraction, or making sure everyone’s needs are catered for, these individuals and teams truly go the extra mile.

More about the Tourism Superstar award

Entrants can be nominated by any means: by the business or organisation they work for, their local destination organisation (DMO), a co-worker or themselves.

Nominations are now closed for VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar 2024. Please contact Charlotte Sanders at [email protected] with any queries.

Awards timeline

Autumn/winter: nominations open.

Businesses and destinations make their nominations, and a shortlist is created.

February/March: Voting begins

The shortlist of ten finalists is published in the new year, and voting will begin in February.

March/April: Winners announced

The winners are revealed during English Tourism Week and the award is presented at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, with the ceremony usually taking placing in spring.

To qualify for VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar competition, nominees must:

Work for a tourism business or organisation in England and continue to work for that organisation at the time of English Tourism Week.
Be knowledgeable and passionate about the destination they work in and be happy to talk about the destination outside of their work remit.
Go above and beyond the call of duty to make the visitor experience memorable.
Be available and willing to travel to London or be on site at their workplace to be filmed – and be happy for that film to be posted online and used on VisitEngland’s social media channels as well as those of their DMO and employer.
Be available to attend the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence ceremony, usually in spring; exact date and venue to be confirmed.
Be aware that they have been nominated, and happy to participate in any related PR and media opportunities during or after the announcement of the winner.
The finalists will be required to fill in and sign a waiver form to allow VisitEngland rights to the films created.
Previous winners must wait at least one year before applying again.

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VisitEngland announces Awards for Excellence 2022 finalists

VisitEngland has today announced the finalists who will go forward to compete for the tourism industry’s annual national Awards for Excellence.

The 45 finalists, announced following a rigorous judging process by handpicked tourism industry experts, will now go on to compete in 15 core categories at the national awards, with the Caravan and Motorhome Club announced as headline sponsor. The awards’ categories range from the ‘Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award’ to the ‘Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year’ and from the ‘Pub of the Year’ to the ‘Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award’ and ‘New Tourism Business of the Year.’

VisitEngland Chief Executive Patricia Yates said:

“These awards celebrate the businesses and individuals in tourism across England who have delivered excellence during the last year and it is fantastic to see such an outstanding list of finalists.

“The impressive list reflects the sheer scale of innovation, quality and experiences across England’s tourism industry and I congratulate all the finalists and wish them the very best of luck.

“Millions of jobs and local economies depend on tourism and this year’s awards are also a timely opportunity to acknowledge the determination and dedication of tourism businesses as they rebuild, and continue to champion best practice and customer service excellence, providing visitors with a stand-out experience.”

All finalists are invited to attend the national awards ceremony being held on 8 June at the Library of Birmingham, where Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be announced.

VisitEngland Award for Excellence 2022 Finalists:

Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award

Alton Towers Resort, Staffordshire
Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs, Lancashire
Mylor Sailing & Powerboat School, Cornwall

B&B and Guest House of the Year

Brightham House Boutique Bed and Breakfast, Devon
Horseshoe Cottage Farm, Leicestershire
The 25 Boutique B&B, Devon

Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year

Brook Meadow, Leicestershire
Landal Sandybrook, Derbyshire
Secret Meadows, Suffolk

Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award

Chichester Festival Theatre, West Sussex
Pure Outdoor, Derbyshire
West Bay Discovery Centre, Dorset

Experience of the Year

All Hallows’ Farmhouse Cookery School, Dorset

Large Hotel of the Year

Hotel Indigo Durham, County Durham
The Langham, London
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Somerset

Small Hotel of the Year

No.15 by GuestHouse, Somerset
Seaham Hall, County Durham
The Idle Rocks, Cornwall

New Tourism Business of the Year

Rowley Farm Holidays, Worcestershire
Three Mile Beach, Cornwall
Triple A Food Tours, Tyne & Wear

Pub of the Year

The Acorn Inn, Dorset
The Cotley Inn, Somerset
The Devonshire Arms at Pilsley, Derbyshire

Resilience and Innovation Award

Black Country Living Museum, West Midlands
Chester Zoo, Cheshire
Severn Valley Railway, Worcestershire

Self Catering Accommodation of the Year

Glynn Barton, Cornwall
Pitt Farm Holiday Cottages, Devon
Treeopia, Worcestershire

Taste of England Award

Fischer’s Baslow Hall, Derbyshire
Lu Ban Restaurant, Merseyside
Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms, Lancashire

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year

Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire
Pensthorpe, Norfolk

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year

British Music Experience, Merseyside
Nothe Fort, Dorset
Royal Liver Building 360, Merseyside

Unsung Hero Award

Clive Goodwin, Ouseburn Trust, Tyne & Wear
Neeshal Jewson, Hilton London Metropole, London
Adam Wardale, Middletons Hotel, North Yorkshire

Travel Content Award

Cathy Toogood, The Telegraph: ‘Forget the countryside – this Northern powerhouse is the perfect place for summer staycations’
Ben Lerwill, National Geographic Traveller: ‘Pirates and prehistory on Devon’s southeast coast’
Lauren Jarvis, LoveExploring: ‘Explore the New Forest’

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Beautiful South Awards Now Open for Entry

We are pleased to announce that the Beautiful South Tourism Awards are now open. Last year’s winners told us they were invaluable; great for business, staff morale, recruitment, and networking and a brilliant tool to enable them to get even better as every entrant gets free feedback. There are awards for accommodation, food and drink, wedding and business venues, unsung heroes, dog-friendly, new business, accessibility, and sustainability as well as events, experiences, visitor information, attractions, Future of Hospitality and new for this year is an International Tourism Award. Members are entitled to enter up to 3 categories which are all included in your membership package but you can enter as many categories as you wish for an additional fee. If you would like the awards team to help with your entry they will be running a series of online workshops but places are limited so make sure you book yours now by clicking here . This is a great opportunity to raise your profile and get rewarded for all of your hard work. Selected winners from relevant categories could also have the potential to feed directly into the national VisitEngland Awards next year.

The deadline for entries is Sunday 23rd June.

Find out more about last years winners, finalists and commended for 2023/24 awards here .

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us .

The Awards were themselves awarded Outstanding in the Awards Trust Mark scheme.

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If you have any questions about the Beautiful South Tourism Awards please email [email protected]

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To read more about the 23/24 event and for the full list of winners and commended.

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We would like thank all of our sponsors for this years awards for supporting the continuation of this event in a difficult year.

Applications now closed

If you would like to enter the 2024 aw ards please take a look here at the catogories available (subject to change)

For more information about the Beautiful South Tourism Awards visit www.beautifulsouthawards.co.uk

Contact: Nell Barrington, Services for Tourism Ltd

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 07968807022. Follow the latest news on Twitter @BStourismawards .

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British business excellence celebrated in second year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise

The recipients of this year's King's Awards for Enterprise announced

252 recipients announced in The King’s Awards for Enterprise - the UK’s most prestigious business awards.
Five businesses have received awards in two categories this year.

The recipients of The King’s Awards for Enterprise have been announced today [Monday 6 May], celebrating the achievements of UK businesses.

This year, 252 businesses representing every part of the United Kingdom and a diverse range of sectors have been recognised by His Majesty The King as among the best in the country. A total of 257 Awards are made with five companies being recognised with two Awards.

161 businesses were recognised in the International Trade category, 59 for Innovation, 29 for Sustainable Development and 8 for Promoting Opportunity through social mobility.

Businesses like these are central to delivering on one of the Government’s five priorities to grow our economy – from creating new opportunities and supporting people into work through to developing new innovations and exporting the best of Britain around the world.

Minister for Enterprise Kevin Hollinrake said:

I congratulate the recipients of this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise, who exemplify the talent, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of British business. I wish them every success and commend the invaluable contributions they make to communities both at home and overseas, helping to grow the UK economy.

This year’s recipients include:

Timpson Group, who have received the award for Promoting Opportunity through social mobility for their work providing training and employment opportunities to marginalised groups
Halo Solutions Ltd, producers of lifesaving crowd safety and security software invented by former national counter-terrorism police officer Lloyd Major, who wanted to improve emergency communications, safety and security in venues and public spaces after the Manchester Arena bombing. Halo Solutions have been recognised in the Innovation category of the King’s Awards.

James Timpson OBE, CEO of Timpson Group said:

As a business, we are delighted and honoured to have received the Kings Award, in the category of Promoting Opportunity through social mobility. We have received this award due to being one of the largest employers of ex-offenders, and others who face barriers to employment in the UK. The work that we undertake in the Timpson Foundation enables us to provide prison leavers and other marginalized groups with a second chance, through the offer of employment. By being such an inclusive employer, not only are we able to recruit some amazing people into our business, but we also help to reduce re-offending, which in turn creates fewer victims of crime. Without doubt, none of this would be possible without the support and generosity of spirit of our wonderful colleagues, who embody our culture of kindness and compassion. We are very proud to have been given this award and it reflects all our hard work and dedication to giving people second chances. We hope it inspires others to do the same.

Lloyd Major, CEO of Halo Solutions said:

Halo is in the business of protecting people. Anywhere the public gather, from train stations to football stadiums, festivals to universities and everywhere in-between, it takes great communication and co-ordination of information and resources to keep them safe. The Halo system is the software that connects everything together to enhance public safety and to help protect everyone. It was a huge honour for Halo to also play a role in both the state funeral of Her Majesty and also at the coronation concert for King Charles III. Winning the King’s Award for Enterprise is a stunning recognition of the hard work we do in this space as a British tech company to bring innovative software to the operational environments that need it most. We have an amazing team – who along with our amazing clients - are dedicated and committed to protecting the public and keeping them safe in public spaces.

The King’s Awards for Enterprise were previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise and were renamed last year to reflect His Majesty The King’s desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II by recognising outstanding UK businesses. The Award programme, now in its 58th year, has awarded over 7,000 companies since its inception in 1965.

This year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise are given for outstanding achievement in:

Innovation (59)
International trade (161)
Sustainable development (29)
Promoting opportunity through social mobility (8)

His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenants will be presenting the Awards to businesses locally throughout the year.

Eligible businesses are free to apply for one or more categories. The recipients pass a robust assessment process, judged by experts from industry, academia, the voluntary sector and senior officials in Whitehall.

On that basis, each year, The King’s Awards for Enterprise recipients are recommended by the Prime Minister.

The full list of Awardees across the four categories can be found in the London Gazette: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/awards-and-accreditation/content/kings-awards-for-enterprise-2024

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Pub of the Year Award

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Gold winner: The Cotley Inn

Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year Award

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Gold winner: Treeopia

Bed & Breakfast and Guesthouse of the Year Award

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Gold winner: The 25 Boutique B&B

Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year Award

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Gold winner: Secret Meadows

Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award

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Gold winner: Mylor Sailing and Powerboat School

Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award

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Gold winner: Chichester Festival Theatre

Experience of the Year Award

Gold winner: Mylor Sailing and Powerboat School

Large Hotel of the Year Award

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Gold winner: The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award

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Gold winner: Chester Zoo

New Tourism Business of the Year Award

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Gold winner: Three Mile Beach

Resilience & Innovation Award

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Gold winner: Black Country Living Museum

Small Hotel of the Year Award

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Gold winner: Seaham Hall

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award

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Gold winner: Nothe Fort

Taste of England Award

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Gold winner: Lu Ban Restaurant

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