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VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2013

Award winning places to stay and visit...

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here are just a few weeks to go before our England Awards for Excellence 2013 kicks off, and we are very excited!

This year's awards ceremony will take place at The Point, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Old Trafford, Manchester on Monday 20 May 2013.

Good luck to all our finalists!

England Awards for Excellence 2013

Access for all Tourism

Tourist attractions and accommodation that go the etxra mile to ensure their facilities are accessible to all.

Bed & Breakfast / Guest Accommodation of the Year

Bed and Breakfasts oncluding farmhouses, inns and guesthouses offering a high standard of accommodation.


Award winning places to stay

2012 winner - Highgate House, Northamptonshire; Copyright: Highgate House;

Business Tourism Award

Quality tourism businesses aimed at the corporate sector such as events, exhibitions and hotel venues.

2012 winner - Woodclose Park, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria;

Caravan Holiday Park / Holiday Village of the Year

Caravan parks that have boosted business by making the most of their distinctive appeal.

2012 winner - Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Golf Spa Resort, County Durham;

Large Hotel of the Year

All hotels and townhouses etc over 35 bedrooms that provide an exceptional service and high quality for their guests.

Celebrating excellence

2012 winner - Beamish Museum, County Durham;

Large Visitor Attraction

This award is presented to large visitor attractions that go the extra mile to ensure visitors have a really enjoyable time.

Tourism Pub of the Year 2013 - ©VisitBritain / Simon Winnall;

Tourism Pub of the Year

This award is for Pubs which incorporate a wide range of beers, wines, beverages and quality, locally produced food.

Self Catering ©VisitBritain / Joanna Henderson;

Self Catering Holiday Provider

Self-catering establishments that have made the most of their distinctive appeal and quality.

VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2013

2012 winner - Wheatland Farm, Devon;

Sustainable Tourism Award

Businesses that have made an extra special effort to ensure your trip is sustainable.

2012 winner - East Riddlesden Hall, Yorkshire;

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year

Small visitor attractions that go the extra mile in ensuring you have a great time when you visit.

2012 winner - Bath Priory, Bath;

Small Hotel of the Year

All hotels and townhouses etc, below 50 bedrooms, that provide an excellent service and high quality for their guests.

Award winning places to visit

2012 winner - Fodder, Yorkshire;

Taste of England Award

Establishments that work hard to ensure your food and drink experience is one you won't forget in a hurry.

2012 winner - Hartlepool Tall Ships;

Tourism Experience of the Year

The Best Tourism Event Award promotes those events and festivals that take place throughout the year.

2012 winner - Manchester TIC;

Visitor Information Provider of the Year

Visitor Information providers that have gone to extra lengths and provide a knowledgeable service.

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Outstanding Contribution to Tourism

Every year the Board of VisitEngland has the challenge of deciding who should win the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award.

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