Tourism Awards

Organised by Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire with support from the University of Derby and the European Regional Development Fund, the Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards recognise excellence and outstanding achievement in the area's valuable tourism sector.

Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards: 2020 Winners Revealed

Shining stars of the local tourism industry were announced at the prestigious Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards on 5 March 2020.

Designed to recognise and reward excellence in the area’s valuable £2.3 billion visitor economy, the awards brought together 31 finalists in 11 categories for a glittering ceremony at Buxton’s Grade II* listed Devonshire Dome.

Some of the Peak District and Derbyshire’s finest hotels, B&Bs, holiday parks, pubs, visitor attractions and experiences were amongst those recognised at the awards evening, which was organised by Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire with support from the University of Derby and the European Regional Development Fund.

Demonstrating the quality and diversity of the area’s tourism offer, awards were hotly contested and nominees progressed through shortlisting, mystery shopping and a rigorous judging process by panels of experts to arrive at last night’s much anticipated awards ceremony.

The evening was enhanced by a sparkling drinks reception which included tastings from White Peak Distillery, the area’s first full-scale craft distillery, and a three-course meal prepared by students from the University of Derby’s Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism.

Host James Berresford, former CEO of VisitEngland, congratulated finalists as Gold, Silver and Bronze award winners were announced, shining a spotlight on the best of the area’s visitor economy.

Gold award winners were each presented with a hand-crafted plaque sponsored by Derbyshire-based C W Sellors Fine Jewellery.

In a further boost, Gold winners will now represent the Peak District and Derbyshire at the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence on Tuesday 16 June in Hull.

Brendan Moffett, of sponsors the University of Derby, said: “We’re delighted to host this wonderful celebration of the area’s tourism industry at the prestigious Devonshire Dome in Buxton.

“The University of Derby is keen to use our location at the heart of the Peak District to continue to support the growth of our excellent tourism businesses and develop the next generation of talent to meet future challenges, ensuring the industry can remain strong and competitive.”

Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire, said: “It is our privilege to celebrate some of the talented businesses who offer that extra special service and experience for some of the Peak District and Derbyshire’s 42 million visitors each year.

“All of our finalists are shining examples of quality, excellence and innovation. It is this emphasis on quality that keeps us firmly on the map as a world-class visitor destination. Congratulations to all our worthy winners and finalists!”

WINNERS REVEALED: PEAK DISTRICT & DERBYSHIRE TOURISM AWARDS 2020

Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award

• GOLD: Hoe Grange Holidays, Brassington
• Silver: Croft Bungalow Accessible Holiday Let, Birchover
• Bronze: Hope Cross Cottage at Vicarage Farm, Wheston

B&B and Guest House of the Year

• GOLD: Underleigh House, Hope
• Silver: Grendon Bed & Breakfast, Buxton

Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year

• GOLD: Landal Darwin Forest, Matlock
• Silver: Hoe Grange Holidays, Brassington
• Bronze: Hayfield Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award

• GOLD: Hoe Grange Holidays, Brassington
• Silver: The Devonshire Arms, Pilsley

Experience of the Year

• GOLD: Pure Outdoor Ltd
• Silver: Acclimbatize Ltd
• Bronze: Live for the Hills Ltd

Hotel of the Year

• GOLD: The Peacock at Rowsley
• Silver: CASA Hotel, Chesterfield
• Bronze: Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa, Chesterfield

New Tourism Business Award

• GOLD: White Peak Distillery, Ambergate
• Silver: myGuidedWalks Ltd
• Bronze: Tagg Lane Dairy Ltd, Monyash

Pub of the Year

• GOLD: The Prince of Wales Village Pub & Restaurant, Baslow
• Silver: The Devonshire Arms, Beeley
• Bronze: The Royal Oak, Hurdlow

Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year

• GOLD: Ashford Mill, Ashford-in-the-Water
• Silver: Peak District Holidays Ltd, Matlock Bath
• Bronze: Peak Venues – Redhurst Barn, Wetton

Taste of the Peak District & Derbyshire

• GOLD: Fischer’s Baslow Hall
• Silver: The Cavendish Hotel, Baslow
• Bronze: The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop

Visitor Attraction of the Year

• GOLD: Chatsworth
• Silver: Matlock Farm Park
• Bronze: Haddon Hall

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

“Competition” means the Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards and the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence. “Organiser” means Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire. “Platform” means the online system that the applicant must use to complete their application.

By submitting an application to the Competition, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions:

• Applications for the Competition must be submitted between 09:00 on 17 June 2019 and 23:59 on 04 August 2019
• Applications must be submitted online
• It is free for current members of Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire to apply to all of the Competition categories, the fee for non-members to enter is £75.00 + VAT per category.
• Applications can be submitted from businesses in Derbyshire or within the boundary of the Peak District National Park (Staffordshire, Cheshire, South Yorkshire etc).  Please note that Peak District businesses outside of Derbyshire are excluded from applying if they have already submitted an application to their own County awards.
• You must be open for business at some point between 1 September and 31 October 2019, so the judges can visit if required. If you are closed for any part of this period, please ensure this is highlighted in the ‘closures’ box on your application.
• Applications may be submitted by any individual representing the business applying and the individual who submits the application will also become the contact whom all correspondence from the Organiser and VisitEngland concerning the Competition will be addressed to.
• You or a colleague must inform the Organiser immediately of any changes to the applicant contact information during the Competition
• Employees or representatives/agents of the Organiser and VisitEngland are not eligible to submit an application to the Competition except for categories in which third party nominations are publicly invited.
• You must ensure that your business complies with all current and relevant legal and licensing obligations before submitting an application. The judges reserve the right to not consider an application if this is in doubt and cannot be confirmed.
• You can apply for more than one category, except where specified within the eligibility criteria, but separate applications must be completed for each.
• Applications will only be considered if they are deemed to meet the eligibility criteria for the category.
• Applications will only be considered if they are submitted via the Platform and completed in full and do not exceed the maximum word counts.
• The Organiser reserves the right to move an application into a different category, if deemed more appropriate and should this occur the business affected will be informed.
• You must be willing to reimburse the judge and his/her partner (or family/companions in the case of some visitor attractions or experiences) on departure for the cost of the mystery visit/overnight stay, any meals taken (alcoholic drinks only for pub taste and hotel categories), or any admission or ticket cost as appropriate to the category.
• You agree to be part of any publicity undertaken in association with the Competition. If selected as a finalist, you accept and agree that the Organiser and VisitEngland may use or publish any photographs, comments or evidence submitted at any stage of the Competition in any media, waiving any rights to payment or to inspect and approve a finished product.
• Competition judges may decline to award winners at any level in some or all categories, if in their opinion there are insufficient entries of a winning standard.
• The prize provided by the Organiser for each winner will be a certificate and a trophy. There is no cash alternative.
• Competition winners may publicise their success indefinitely provided the placing, category and year are specified in all publicity and materials.
• Competition winners may only use the specific logo issued by the Organiser or VisitEngland and not modify it in any way, nor use, or adapt for use, any other logo connected with the Organiser or VisitEngland.
• The logo may only be used alongside the location or part of the business that has won an award e.g. a self catering provider with multiple properties across different locations must only use the logo alongside the winning location.
• You confirm that you own the copyright to any photographs included with your application and permit the Organiser and VisitEngland to use these photographs in PR and awards literature if you are short listed as a finalist.
• The Organiser and VisitEngland will not accept responsibility for applications delayed or lost as a result of any network, computer hardware or software failure.
• In the event of any dispute regarding the Competition eligibility criteria, application forms, judging process, choice of finalists/winners or any other matter relating to the Competition, the decisions of the Organiser and VisitEngland shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.

ADDITIONAL TERMS

National Judging

• Should you win an award in your local/regional Competition you may be automatically put forward for national judging by VisitEngland for the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.
• You must notify the Organiser in writing at the time of application if you do not wish to be put forward for national judging
• In rare circumstances VisitEngland may deem that an application does not meet the eligibility criteria and reserves the right not to consider the application for national judging
• It is not possible to revisit your application prior to being put forward for national judging
• VisitEngland reserves the right to move an application into a different category, if deemed more appropriate
• The prize provided by VisitEngland for each winner will be a certificate and/ or a trophy. There is no cash alternative.
• Any queries in relation to national judging should be directed to VEAwards@visitengland.org
• Any data you provide will be handled in accordance with the Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire's privacy policy, VisitEngland’s privacy policy and OpenWater’s privacy policy (application software provider) available on their websites. The Organiser, VisitEngland and OpenWater reserve the right to amend their privacy policies from time to time, and new versions will be provided on their websites. The most up to date version of any policies hosted on their websites will bind you and them.