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Leading tourism businesses from across the South West of England celebrated in style as over 90 awards were presented at this year’s South West Tourism Excellence Awards, held at the Eden Project.
428 entries were submitted from across the region including Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Devon, Dorset, Cornwall and the Isle of Scilly.
Members of Tourism for All fared well at the awards this year, with three of them being recognised for their commitment to inclusive and accessible tourism. Bristol’s Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm won Gold in the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award, while WWT Slimbridge in Gloucestershire received Silver and The Roman Baths and Pump Room in Bath won Bronze.
Marsham Court Hotel, in Dorset, was also recognised, winning Silver for Business Events Venue of the Year. In the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year category, Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park received Gold, with WWT Slimbridge winning Silver and Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm receiving Bronze. Roman Baths and Pump Room also won Silver for Wedding Venue of the Year.
Birchcroft Hideaway's Mary Pidgeley was honoured with Unsung Hero Award and Gwel An Mor received Bronze in the Spa and Wellbeing Experience of the Year categroy.
Robin Barker, Director of Services for Tourism Ltd, who manage the Awards, added: “What a delight to be in the company of the region’s best and at one of our most iconic venues. The conversations and celebrations were a real joy, I wouldn’t have missed it for the world!”
Co-Director, Nell Barrington, added: “It was fantastic to see so much happiness and celebration among the best businesses in South West England after another difficult year for hospitality and tourism, congratulations to them all.”
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Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is the home of the big zoo animals including African Elephants, White Rhino, Giraffes, Lions and Bears. You’ll be amazed at the variety of nature you’ll see within the biggest zoo in the South West.
Slimbridge Wetland Centre is run by WWT, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust – the UK’s leading wetland conservation charity, which was founded by Sir Peter Scott. All of WWT’s Wetland Centres – including Slimbridge, exist to fulfil founder Peter Scott’s vision of connecting people with nature, so Slimbridge make it their principle that wetlands and wildlife are accessible to everyone.
The award winning, family owned and operated Marsham Court Hotel overlooks Bournemouth Bay and is just a five minute walk to Bournemouth beach and the town centre. The hotel offers free parking for guests who book direct with the hotel.
Relax in luxury surroundings in our five star lodges in Cornwall. Located in the heart of unspoilt nature, many of our lodges boast bubbling hot tubs and cosy log burners, all with sea views.
Birchcroft-hideaway [sleeps 8 plus 2 babies in 4 bedrooms] nestles in over an acre of woodlands at the end of a winding lane but it is only 6 miles from Bournemouth’s golden sandy beaches.
