55 Worcestershire businesses have been shortlisted for the county’s annual Tourism Awards in partnership with the VisitEngland Awards of Excellence.
The businesses selected will now go through to the second round of judging where independent industry professionals will decide the winners and highly commended after a series of site visits.The Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards has now cemented its place in the industry calendar after the success of the past three ceremonies, where Worcestershire’s best tourism businesses have been celebrated regionally and nationally for their achievements.
Councillor Adam Kent, Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills at Worcestershire County Council, said: "I am thrilled to see such a diverse and dynamic array of Worcestershire businesses shortlisted for this year's Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards.”“With 77 outstanding contenders across 55 businesses, it’s clear that our county continues to excel in providing exceptional tourism experiences.”
“This year, we're introducing two exciting new categories – the Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award and Worcestershire’s Tourism Unsung Hero Award – both highlighting the remarkable dedication and innovation within our local tourism sector.”
“I eagerly await the announcement of the winners at our grand black-tie event in March 2025, where we will celebrate the very best of what Worcestershire has to offer. The icing on the cake is that all the winners from the awards are shortlisted for the Visit England Awards of Excellence, where our Worcestershire businesses have the chance to be crowned the best in the country."
All winners from the awards are shortlisted for the VisitEngland Awards of Excellence, where businesses have the chance to be recognised as one of the best in the country. Previous Worcestershire winners include Severn Valley Railway, Rowley Farm Holidays, Pensons at the Netherwood Estate, Treeopia Luxury Treehouses and The Fleece Inn, Bretforton.
Two new categories have been added to this year’s schedule. The Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award will honour businesses championing inclusive tourism practices in the county, whilst Worcestershire's Tourism Unsung Hero Award will single out individuals who are going above and beyond to deliver exceptional visitor experiences.
Visit Worcestershire are delighted to welcome The Valley, Evesham as the headline sponsor for the Awards. Joining us to recognise excellence and innovation within the local tourism sector.The winners will be announced at the annual black-tie event in March 2025, where the host venue has not yet been confirmed.
Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards 24/25 Shortlist
Accessible and Inclusive Award
Attwell Farm Park
Morgan Experience
West Midlands Safari Park
Business Events Venue of the Year
Hogarths Stone Manor Hotel
Severn Valley Railway
Stanbrook Abbey Hotel
Camping, Glamping & Holiday Park of the Year
Bredon-Vale Caravan & Camping
Hopley's Family Camping
Pitlands Farm Holidays
Plum Tree Glamping
Upsticks Glamping
Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Award
All Things Wild
Churchfields Farm
Natures Edge Cabin
Treeopia
Experience of the Year
Aztec Adventure
Morgan Experience
Piston Distillery
Severn Expeditions Day Boat Hire
Festival & Event of the Year
Dubs in the Middle
Hanbury Countryside Show
Harvington Hall History Festival
It's Christmaaas! At Hanbury Hall
Piston X Gumball 3000 Hillclimb
RHS Spring Festival
The Battle of Evesham
The Worcester Festival
Upton Blues Festival
Worcester Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival
Large Hotel of the Year
Stanbrook Abbey Hotel
The Abbey Hotel
The Cottage in The Wood
The Malvern Spa
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
All Things Wild
Attwell Farm Park
Hanbury Hall
Little Owl Farm Park
Severn Valley Railway
West Midlands Safari Park
New Tourism Business of the Year
Aztec Adventure
Bredon View Glamping
Canary Kitchen
Hop Merchants House
Wagtail Retreat
Watersedge
Pub of the Year
The Chequers
The Hadley Bowling Green
The Kings Arms
The Queen Elizabeth Inn
The Swan
Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year
Natures Edge Cabin
Rowley Farm Holidays
Secret Bolthole
Treeopia
Well Furlong Cottage
Small Serviced Accommodation of the Year
Abbots Grange Manor House Hotel
Brockencote Hall Hotel
Eckington Manor
The Elms
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
Avoncroft Museum
Aztec Adventure
Broadway Museum & Art Gallery
Morgan Experience
Transport Museum
Watersedge
Taste of Worcestershire Award
Canary Kitchen
Faun
Hogarths Stone Manor
Unwined Bistro
Worcestershire’s Tourism Unsung Hero
Andrew Hurley, Avoncroft Museum
Charlie Delaney, Severn Valley Railway
Elaine Williams, Attwell Farm Park
Grace Stringer Jukes, Piston Distillery
Henry Thorn, The Cottage in the Wood
Mark Glossop, Worcester Cathedral
Mick Hurst, Battle of Evesham
Ruth Smith, Worcester Tourist Information Centre
