Full list of Bristol, Bath, and Somerset Tourism Awards winners 2024<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n A total of 260 guests attended the ceremony hosted by Laura Rawlings, with the talented duo the Hullabaloosers welcoming everyone with live music.\n<\/p>\n
\n 78 awards were presented, recognising stand-out achievements across accommodation, food and drink, attractions, experiences and community-focused tourism.\n<\/p>\n
\n Of these 78 awards, there were 25 categories with Somerset winners in every single one.\n<\/p>\n
Every winner from Somerset at the Bristol, Bath, Somerset & Gloucestershire Tourism Awards 2025:<\/p>\n
\n ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD sponsored by WECIL<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n GOLD –<\/strong> Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall\n<\/p>\n\n BRONZE –<\/strong> Free-Ability Holidays, \u2018Sacred Spirit\u2019, Brean\n<\/p>\n\n BRONZE –<\/strong> Beckford\u2019s Tower and Museum, Bath\n<\/p>\n\n ACTIVE & LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR sponsored by What\u2019s On Somerset<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n GOLD –<\/strong> Introduction to Bread \u2013 The Bertinet Kitchen, Bath\n<\/p>\n\n SILVER<\/strong> – Wells & Glastonbury: Sensational Somerset \u2013 Galahad Tours, Somerset\n<\/p>\n\n Highland Cow Experience \u2013 Willow Tree Holiday Lets, Mark was also commended.\n<\/p>\n
\n AGE FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Age UK Somerset<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n GOLD –<\/strong> Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall\n<\/p>\n\n SILVER –<\/strong> The Octagon Theatre & Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil\n<\/p>\n\n B&B AND GUESTHOUSE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Sunflower Social Media<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n GOLD –<\/strong> Myrtle Cottage B&B, Porlock\n<\/p>\n\n SILVER<\/strong> – The Litton, Radstock\n<\/p>\n\n BRONZE<\/strong> – The Kennard Boutique Guesthouse, Bath\n<\/p>\n\n BUSINESS EVENTS VENUE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Agilysys<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n GOLD –<\/strong> Wall Eden Farm \u2013 Rural Retreat, East Huntspill\n<\/p>\n\n CAF\u00c9\/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR sponsored by Somerset Chocolate Company<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n GOLD<\/strong> – The Loft at Wells Cathedral, Wells\n<\/p>\n\n SILVER<\/strong> – The Purplespoon, Bridgwater\n<\/p>\n\n BRONZE<\/strong> – Allerford Tea Room & Gardens, Allerford\n<\/p>\n\n BRONZE<\/strong> – The Middlewick Farm Shop and Caf\u00e9, Glastonbury\n<\/p>\n CAMPING & CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR sponsored by Metpow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n GOLD<\/strong> – Cheddar Bridge Touring Park, Cheddar<\/p>\nSILVER<\/strong> – Knowle Meadow Camping, Ilminster\n<\/p>\n CASUAL DINING AWARD sponsored by Hullabaloos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n GOLD<\/strong> – Rich\u2019s Cider Farm, Highbridge\n<\/p>\n DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Barrington Associates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n GOLD<\/strong> – Riverside Holiday Village, Bleadon\n<\/p>\n\n SILVER<\/strong> – The Litton, Radstock\n<\/p>\n GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Anytime Booking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n GOLD<\/strong> – Flora and Fauna Exmoor, Skilgate\n<\/p>\n\n SILVER<\/strong> – Tractors and Cream, Bridgwater\n<\/p>\n HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR sponsored by Tozers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n GOLD<\/strong> – Riverside Holiday Village, Bleadon\n<\/p>\n\n SILVER<\/strong> – Wall Eden Farm \u2013 Rural Retreat, East Huntspill and Warren Farm Holiday Centre, Brean\n<\/p>\n\n BRONZE<\/strong> – Sandy Glade Holiday Park, Brean\n<\/p>\n HOTEL OF THE YEAR sponsored by Booking.Com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n GOLD –<\/strong> The Swan Hotel, Wells\n<\/p>\n\n SILVER<\/strong> – Holiday Inn Bristol Airport\n<\/p>\n\n BRONZE<\/strong> – The Old Vicarage Hotel and Restaurant, Bridgwater\n<\/p>\n INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AWARD sponsored by Bristol Airport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n GOLD<\/strong> – Galahad Tours, Somerset\n<\/p>\n\n SILVER<\/strong> – The Roman Baths, Bath\n<\/p>\n\n BRONZE –<\/strong> Foot Trails, Frome\n<\/p>\n\n BRONZE –<\/strong> Languages United, Bath\n<\/p>\n\n BRONZE<\/strong> – Strictly Jane Austen Tours, Bath\n<\/p>\n LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Airband<\/strong><\/p>\n\n SILVER<\/strong> – The Roman Baths, Bath\n<\/p>\n\n Noah\u2019s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall and Shepton Mallet Prison were also commended.\n<\/p>\n
NEW TOURISM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Visit West<\/strong><\/p>\n\n GOLD –<\/strong> Flora and Fauna Exmoor, Skilgate\n<\/p>\n\n SILVER<\/strong> – Nuthatch Retreat, Blakeney<\/p>\n PUB OF THE YEAR sponsored by Vickery Holman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n GOLD<\/strong> – The Red Lion Inn, Babcary\n<\/p>\n\n SILVER<\/strong> – The Litton, Radstock\n<\/p>\n\n BRONZE<\/strong> – The Ring of Bells, Taunton<\/p>\n REGENERATIVE TOURISM AWARD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n GOLD<\/strong> – Flora and Fauna Exmoor, Skilgate\n<\/p>\n\n SILVER<\/strong> – Nuthatch Retreat, Blakeney\n<\/p>\n\n SILVER<\/strong> – Warren Farm Holiday Centre, Brean\n<\/p>\n\n BRONZE<\/strong> – Noah\u2019s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall\n<\/p>\n RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR sponsored by VisitExmoor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n GOLD<\/strong> – Mattancherry, Taunton\n<\/p>\n SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Quality in Tourism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n GOLD<\/strong> – Walnut Barn Estate, Weston-super-Mare\n<\/p>\n\n SILVER<\/strong> – Nuthatch Retreat, Blakeney\n<\/p>\n\n BRONZE<\/strong> – Free-Ability Holidays \u2013 \u2018Sacred Spirit\u2019, Brean\n<\/p>\n SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Services for Tourism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n GOLD<\/strong> – Beckford\u2019s Tower and Museum, Bath\n<\/p>\n\n BRONZE<\/strong> – American Museum & Gardens, Bath\n<\/p>\n\n Imagination Fascination, Weston-super-Mare, was also commended.\n<\/p>\n
SPA & WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Agilysys<\/strong><\/p>\n\n SILVER<\/strong> – Two Hour Spa Session \u2013 Thermae Bath Spa, Bath\n<\/p>\n TOURISM EVENT \/ FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR sponsored by edge+<\/strong><\/p>\n\n SILVER<\/strong> – Medieval Fayre 2025 \u2013 Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury\n<\/p>\n\n BRONZE<\/strong> – Steam Rally 2025 \u2013 West Somerset Railway Association\n<\/p>\n UNSUNG HERO AWARD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n GOLD<\/strong> – Monica Newton, Shepton Mallet Prison\n<\/p>\n\n Special recognition went to Tom Booth, The Litton, Radstock and Avena Shirley, The Swan Hotel, in Wells.\n<\/p>\n
VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Touchstay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n GOLD<\/strong> – Bath World Heritage Centre\n<\/p>\n WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n SILVER<\/strong> – The Roman Baths & Pump Room, Bath\n<\/p>\n\n Andrew Turner, Chief Operating Officer, from Headline Sponsor, St Austell Brewery, said, \u201cIt was a real honour to be part of the event, celebrating the region\u2019s thriving tourism industry and all the fantastic people who make it a success.\n<\/p>\n
\n “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.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Congratulations to all the winners and those who were shortlisted – thoroughly deserved.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Thanks to everyone who got involved with a raffle; the event helped raise more than \u00a32000 towards Age UK Somerset.\n<\/p>\n
\n Nell Barrington, Awards Director, said,\u00a0 \u201cIt was a brilliant celebration with such a positive atmosphere.\n<\/p>\n
\n “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.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Thanks also to everyone who supported our raffle, and who gave incredible prizes, we raised an amazing \u00a32000 to support our charity sponsor Age UK Somerset .\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tourism businesses from across the region gathered at the Apex City of Bath Hotel on November 20 for…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":587094,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8818],"tags":[381,748,393,4884,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-587093","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-bristol","8":"tag-bristol","9":"tag-britain","10":"tag-england","11":"tag-great-britain","12":"tag-uk","13":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115594250599067216","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/587093","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=587093"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/587093\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/587094"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=587093"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=587093"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=587093"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}