Large Visitor Attraction
This award is presented to large visitor attractions that go the extra mile to ensure visitors have a really enjoyable time
Gold winner
Chatsworth House
Derbyshire, East Midlands
Chatsworth House in Derbyshire and the Peak District is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Chatsworth house, gardens, farmyard and adventure playground have attracted visitors from all over the world for many generations.
Silver winners
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Harrogate, Yorkshire
Relax and be inspired in Yorkshire’s most charming informal experimental gardens. Highlights include contemporary herbaceous borders, streamside and woodland walks, wildflower meadows, a kitchen and scented garden. Gardens Through Time, themed events, extensive shop, plant centre and Bettys Café Tea Rooms.
Alton Towers
Staffordshire, Heart of England
Alton Towers Resort is the UK’s number 1 short break destination and Britain’s Greatest Escape! The Resort offers a world leading theme park with ground breaking rollercoaster's and endless family fun, two fantastical hotels, a wacky waterpark, a luxurious spa and zany entertaining Extraordinary Golf
Manchester Art Gallery
Manchester, England's Northwest
Manchester Art Gallery is a world class, audience-focused visitor attraction, attracting around 400,000 visits each year. The gallery's fine permanent collection includes much-loved Pre-Raphaelite paintings, and there is a lively programme of temporary exhibitions and public events. The gallery also welcomes families and there is a year-round programme of free family events. Entry to the gallery is free.
