Tourism businesses from across the region gathered at the Apex City of Bath Hotel on November 20 for an evening of celebration at the 2025 Bristol, Bath, Somerset & Gloucestershire Tourism Awards.
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A total of 260 guests attended the ceremony hosted by Laura Rawlings, with the talented duo the Hullabaloosers welcoming everyone with live music.
78 awards were presented, recognising stand-out achievements across accommodation, food and drink, attractions, experiences and community-focused tourism.
Of these 78 awards, there were 25 categories with Somerset winners in every single one.
Every winner from Somerset at the Bristol, Bath, Somerset & Gloucestershire Tourism Awards 2025:
ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD sponsored by WECIL
GOLD – Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall
BRONZE – Free-Ability Holidays, ‘Sacred Spirit’, Brean
BRONZE – Beckford’s Tower and Museum, Bath
ACTIVE & LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR sponsored by What’s On Somerset
GOLD – Introduction to Bread – The Bertinet Kitchen, Bath
SILVER – Wells & Glastonbury: Sensational Somerset – Galahad Tours, Somerset
Highland Cow Experience – Willow Tree Holiday Lets, Mark was also commended.
AGE FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Age UK Somerset
GOLD – Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall
SILVER – The Octagon Theatre & Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil
B&B AND GUESTHOUSE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Sunflower Social Media
GOLD – Myrtle Cottage B&B, Porlock
SILVER – The Litton, Radstock
BRONZE – The Kennard Boutique Guesthouse, Bath
BUSINESS EVENTS VENUE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Agilysys
GOLD – Wall Eden Farm – Rural Retreat, East Huntspill
CAFÉ/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR sponsored by Somerset Chocolate Company
GOLD – The Loft at Wells Cathedral, Wells
SILVER – The Purplespoon, Bridgwater
BRONZE – Allerford Tea Room & Gardens, Allerford
BRONZE – The Middlewick Farm Shop and Café, Glastonbury
CAMPING & CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR sponsored by Metpow
GOLD – Cheddar Bridge Touring Park, Cheddar
SILVER – Knowle Meadow Camping, Ilminster
CASUAL DINING AWARD sponsored by Hullabaloos
GOLD – Rich’s Cider Farm, Highbridge
DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Barrington Associates
GOLD – Riverside Holiday Village, Bleadon
SILVER – The Litton, Radstock
GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Anytime Booking
GOLD – Flora and Fauna Exmoor, Skilgate
SILVER – Tractors and Cream, Bridgwater
HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR sponsored by Tozers
GOLD – Riverside Holiday Village, Bleadon
SILVER – Wall Eden Farm – Rural Retreat, East Huntspill and Warren Farm Holiday Centre, Brean
BRONZE – Sandy Glade Holiday Park, Brean
HOTEL OF THE YEAR sponsored by Booking.Com
GOLD – The Swan Hotel, Wells
SILVER – Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
BRONZE – The Old Vicarage Hotel and Restaurant, Bridgwater
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AWARD sponsored by Bristol Airport
GOLD – Galahad Tours, Somerset
SILVER – The Roman Baths, Bath
BRONZE – Foot Trails, Frome
BRONZE – Languages United, Bath
BRONZE – Strictly Jane Austen Tours, Bath
LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Airband
SILVER – The Roman Baths, Bath
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall and Shepton Mallet Prison were also commended.
NEW TOURISM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Visit West
GOLD – Flora and Fauna Exmoor, Skilgate
SILVER – Nuthatch Retreat, Blakeney
PUB OF THE YEAR sponsored by Vickery Holman
GOLD – The Red Lion Inn, Babcary
SILVER – The Litton, Radstock
BRONZE – The Ring of Bells, Taunton
REGENERATIVE TOURISM AWARD
GOLD – Flora and Fauna Exmoor, Skilgate
SILVER – Nuthatch Retreat, Blakeney
SILVER – Warren Farm Holiday Centre, Brean
BRONZE – Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR sponsored by VisitExmoor
GOLD – Mattancherry, Taunton
SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Quality in Tourism
GOLD – Walnut Barn Estate, Weston-super-Mare
SILVER – Nuthatch Retreat, Blakeney
BRONZE – Free-Ability Holidays – ‘Sacred Spirit’, Brean
SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Services for Tourism
GOLD – Beckford’s Tower and Museum, Bath
BRONZE – American Museum & Gardens, Bath
Imagination Fascination, Weston-super-Mare, was also commended.
SPA & WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Agilysys
SILVER – Two Hour Spa Session – Thermae Bath Spa, Bath
TOURISM EVENT / FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR sponsored by edge+
SILVER – Medieval Fayre 2025 – Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury
BRONZE – Steam Rally 2025 – West Somerset Railway Association
UNSUNG HERO AWARD
GOLD – Monica Newton, Shepton Mallet Prison
Special recognition went to Tom Booth, The Litton, Radstock and Avena Shirley, The Swan Hotel, in Wells.
VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Touchstay
GOLD – Bath World Heritage Centre
WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR
SILVER – The Roman Baths & Pump Room, Bath
Andrew Turner, Chief Operating Officer, from Headline Sponsor, St Austell Brewery, said, “It was a real honour to be part of the event, celebrating the region’s thriving tourism industry and all the fantastic people who make it a success.
“We have so much to offer in Bath, Bristol, Somerset and Gloucestershire and the evening really showed off just how hard people work to make that possible.
“Congratulations to all the winners and those who were shortlisted – thoroughly deserved.”
Thanks to everyone who got involved with a raffle; the event helped raise more than £2000 towards Age UK Somerset.
Nell Barrington, Awards Director, said, “It was a brilliant celebration with such a positive atmosphere.
“Our winners were outstanding and really show what makes this region so special. Huge congratulations to them all and thank you to all our loyal supporters and sponsors.
“Thanks also to everyone who supported our raffle, and who gave incredible prizes, we raised an amazing £2000 to support our charity sponsor Age UK Somerset .”