Tourism Awards

The Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards - Derbyshire

Organised by Visit Peak District & Derbyshire in collaboration with Visit Derby, the Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards - Derbyshire are a celebration of the passionate, hardworking and distinctive businesses who continually raise the bar of our world-class tourism offer.

The awards showcase excellence and outstanding achievement across the area’s £3.58bn tourism and hospitality sector, recognising the achievements of tourism businesses whilst highlighting the sector’s vital contribution to the local economy.

There are 14 awards categories in total, covering different aspects of the tourism industry, ranging from hotels, B&Bs and campsites to pubs, visitor attractions, unique experiences, and the hardworking people behind the businesses.

Applications are closed for the 2026/27 cycle

SPONSORSHIP

The 2026/27 Tourism Awards are generously sponsored by VoltShare. If you would like to find out more about sponsorship opportunities for the awards please contact Lindsay Rae at lindsay.rae@visitpeakdistrict.com.

2026/27 Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards - Derbyshire Shortlist Announced

Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award

• Carsington Water, Ashbourne
• Peak Edge Hotel, Chesterfield
• Rosliston Forestry Centre & Environmental Education Project, Swadlincote

B&B and Guest House of the Year

• The Ashford Arms, Ashford-in-the-Water
• Underleigh House B&B, Hope Valley
• The George Hathersage

Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year

• Hartington Hills, near Buxton
• 3Trees Glamping, Wirksworth
• Darwin Forest, Matlock

Experience of the Year

• Thornbridge Estate, Ashford-in-the-Water
• Pub Tours Ltd
• Buxton Crescent – Champneys, Buxton

Hotel of the Year

• The Peacock at Rowsley
• The Cavendish at Baslow
• Wildhive Callow Hall, Ashbourne

New Tourism Business of the Year

• The Outside-Inn Wirksworth
• Havendale, Chesterfield
• Poms Ashbourne

Pub of the Year

• The Ashford Arms, Ashford-in-the-Water
• The George Hathersage
• The Bull's Head, Foolow

Regenerative Tourism Award

• Mulino Lodge - Farm & Retreat, Ashbourne
• Morley Hayes, Derby
• Rivendale Lodge Retreat Ltd, Ashbourne

Self Catering Accommodation of the Year

• Raven House Farm, Tibshelf
• Derbyshire Staycations, Bakewell
• Muse Escapes, Buxton

Taste of Derbyshire - Cafe / Tearoom

• on the bridge, New Mills
• The Penny Pot Café, Edale
• Village Green, Eyam

Taste of Derbyshire - Restaurant

• The Peacock at Rowsley
• The Red Lion Restaurant at Peak Edge, Chesterfield
• Morley Hayes, Derbyshire

Team of the Year Award

• New Bath Hotel Lido, Matlock Bath
• The Peacock at Rowsley Team
• Matlock Farm Park

Tourism Young Achiever Award

• Jaimee Truss-Clarke, Derby Museums
• Angel Williamson, Pub Tours Ltd
• Ethan Torr, Buxton Civic Association

Visitor Attraction of the Year

• Carsington Water, Ashbourne
• The Children's Country House at Sudbury
• Museum of Making, Derby