Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards

The Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards recognise excellence and outstanding achievement in the area's valuable tourism sector.

Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards: Join our Application Writing Workshop

Applications for the 2023 Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards will open on 1 July 2022, and your business is invited to attend our funded online workshop on 12th July 2022 to help increase your chances of success.

The funded online workshop, led by multi-award-winning local business Hoe Grange Holidays, will include top tips on how to write a quality awards application together with insights on what the judges will be looking for.

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12th July 2022, 2pm-5pm
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Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards 2022: The Winners

Shining stars of the local tourism industry were celebrated at the Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards last night (Thursday 3 March).

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Designed to recognise and reward excellence and outstanding achievement in the Peak District and Derbyshire’s valuable tourism sector, the awards brought together 41 finalists in 15 categories for a glittering ceremony at Chesterfield’s four-star Casa Hotel.

Some of the area’s finest pubs, restaurants, attractions, experiences and accommodation providers were amongst those recognised at the awards evening, organised for the second year by Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire with support from the European Regional Development Fund.

Gold winners were each presented with hand-crafted awards, designed and made by Derbyshire-based C W Sellors Fine Jewellery & Luxury Watches, whilst Silver and Bronze winners each received a certificate identifying them as one of the best tourism businesses in the area.

In a further boost, Gold winners in each of the 13 core categories will now progress onto the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2022, which represent the highest accolades in English tourism.

Peak District & Derbyshire Tourism Awards 2022: THE WINNERS

Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award

• GOLD: Croft Bungalow Accessible Holiday Let, Birchover

B&B and Guest House of the Year

• GOLD: Grendon Bed & Breakfast, Buxton
• Silver: Sheldon House, Monyash

Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year

• GOLD: Landal Sandybrook, Ashbourne
• Silver: Boutique Camping at Scaldersitch Farm, Sheen
• Bronze: Beech Croft Farm Caravan & Camping Park, Taddington

Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award

• GOLD: Pure Outdoor Ltd
• Silver: Landal Darwin Forest, Matlock
• Bronze: Fischer’s Baslow Hall

Experience of the Year

• GOLD: Pure Outdoor Ltd
• Silver: myGuidedWalks
• Bronze: Drive Dad’s Car, Great British Car Journey

Hotel of the Year

• GOLD: Rafters at Riverside House, Ashford-in-the-Water
• Silver: The Cavendish Hotel, Baslow
• Bronze: Casa Hotel, Chesterfield

New Tourism Business Award

• GOLD: Manor House Farm Cottages, Sheldon
• Silver: Great British Car Journey, Ambergate
• Bronze: Country Luxe Derbyshire

Pub of the Year

• GOLD: The Devonshire Arms, Pilsley
• Silver: The Prince of Wales, Baslow
• Bronze: The Yorkshire Bridge Inn, Bamford

Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year

• GOLD: Stainsborough Hall, near Wirksworth
• Silver: Manor House Farm Cottages, Sheldon
• Bronze: Oaker Farm Holidays, Hope

Taste of the Peak District & Derbyshire Award

• GOLD: Fischer's Baslow Hall
• Silver: The Cavendish Hotel, Baslow
• Silver: The George, Alstonefield

Visitor Attraction of the Year

• GOLD: Matlock Farm Park, Matlock
• Silver: Treak Cliff Cavern, Castleton
• Bronze: Bluebell Dairy Ltd, Spondon

Resilience & Innovation Award

• GOLD: Matlock Farm Park, Matlock
• Silver: White Peak Distillery, Ambergate
• Bronze: Treak Cliff Cavern, Castleton

Tourism Young Achiever Award

• GOLD: Luke Henshaw, Great British Car Journey
• Silver: George Finlay, Matlock Farm Park
• Bronze: Jack Boam, Tagg Lane Dairy

Team of the Year Award

• GOLD: The Welcome Team Ltd
• Silver: Pinelodge Holidays Ltd
• Bronze: Rafters at Riverside House

Unsung Hero Award

• GOLD: Rob Hattersley, Longbow Bars & Restaurants
• Silver: John Whelan, Rafters at Riverside House

Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire, said: “Following two years of unprecedented challenges, we’re delighted to recognise the inspirational businesses and passionate individuals who continually raise the bar of the Peak District and Derbyshire’s world-class visitor offer.

"Not only does our tourism industry offer incredible experiences for those who holiday here, it supports thousands of local jobs and makes a vital contribution to the local economy, helping to make the Peak District and Derbyshire such a great place to live, work and visit.

“This year’s awards are also a timely reminder of the determination, innovation and commitment of our local businesses who have worked incredibly hard to adapt and rebuild, and to continue to provide visitors with a first-class welcome.”
 

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