2024/25 BRISTOL BATH & SOMERSET TOURISM AWARDS (inc Wilts & Glos)
FINALISTS & COMMENDED (in alphabetic order)
ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD
Finalists
- Bristol Zoological Society, Bristol
- The Roman Baths, Bath
- WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge
ACTIVE & LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
Finalists
- Tree Tops – Adventure Bristol, Bristol
- Unearthing Aquae Sulis - Life in a Roman Town, The Roman Baths, Bath
- Adventure Caving Experience - Wild Wookey, Wells
AGE FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Age UK Somerset
Finalists
- To be announced at the Awards Event
B&B AND GUESTHOUSE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Voltshare
Finalists
- Myrtle Cottage B&B, Porlock
- The Cross at Croscombe, Wells
- The Litton, Radstock
BUSINESS EVENTS VENUE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Aldwick Estate
Finalists
- The Jockey Club, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham
- Wall Eden Farm, East Huntspill
CAFÉ/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR
Finalists
- Pedalabikeaway, Coleford
- Searcys at The Pump Room, Bath
- The Loft Cafe, Wells
Commended
- Withypool Tearoom, Minehead
CAMPING AND CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR
Finalists
- Knowle Meadow Camping, Chard
- Mendip Basecamp, Churchill
CASUAL DINING AWARD
Finalists
- Noah’s, Bristol
- Rich’s Cider Farm, Highbridge
DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Be Somerset
Finalists
- Holi Moli Beach Hut, Dunster
- The Litton, Radstock
- Wells Cathedral, Wells
ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by NFU Mutual North Somerset & Chew Valley
Finalists
- Berwick Lodge , Bristol
- Space Adventurers, Taunton
- The Roost Luxury Glamping, Mitcheldean
- Wytch Wood Camping, Crewkerne
GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Anytime Booking
Finalists
- Hadspen Glamping, Castle Cary
- Old Rectory House, Kilve
- The Roost Luxury Glamping, Mitcheldean
HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR sponsored by Tozers
Finalists
- Riverside Holiday Village, Bleadon
- Sandy Glade Holiday Park, Burnham on Sea
- Wall Eden Farm, East Huntspill
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AWARD sponsored by Bristol Airport
Finalists
- De Vere Tortworth Court, Wotton Under Edge
- In & Beyond Bath, Bath
LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR sponsored by Booking.com
Finalists
- To be announced at the Awards event
Commended
- De Vere Tortworth Court, Wotton Under Edge
- Double Tree by Hilton Cadbury House, Congresbury
LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Albert Goodman
Finalists
- Aerospace Bristol, Bristol
- The Roman Baths , Bath
- Wake The Tiger, Bristol
- WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge
NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD sponsored by Visit West
Finalists
- Hadspen Glamping, Castle Cary
- Knowle Meadow Camping, Chard
- Noah’s, Bristol
- Sparks Bristol, Bristol
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO TOURISM AWARD
- To be announced at the Awards Event
PUB OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Butcombe Pubs & Inns
Finalists
- The Cross Keys Inn, Lydford on Fosse
- The Litton, Wells
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Finalists
- BANK Restaurant, Bristol
- Mattancherry Restaurant, Taunton
- The Granary, Bristol
Commended
- The Sepoy Club, Bath
SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Quality in Tourism
Finalists
- Croftview – Hinton Park Holidays, Hinton St George
- Culls Cottage – Eco Chic Cottages, Southrop
- Willow Tree Farm, Highbridge
SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR sponsored by TTW Recruitment
Finalists
- To be announced at the Awards event
SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
Finalists
- Mompesson House (National Trust), Salisbury
- No 1. Royal Crescent, Bath
- The Bird of Prey Project, Bath
SPA & WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
Commended
- CBD Stress at HarSPA – Bristol Harbour Hotel, Bristol
TOURISM EVENT / FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR sponsored by Suez
Finalists
- Bristol Light Festival 2024
- Peter Walkers Peace Doves at Wells Cathedral
- The Wonderful World of the Ladybird Book Artists at Victoria Art Gallery, Bath
Commended
- WSRA Steam Rally 2024, Bishops Lydeard
UNSUNG HERO AWARD, sponsored by What's On Somerset
Finalists
- Emilie Gaillard, No 1 Royal Crescent, Bath
- Kim Boyd, West Country Parks and Riverside Holiday Village, Bleadon
Commended
- Kerry Stapleton, Aurora Foxes, Minehead
- Hamish Cuthbertson, Aurora Foxes, Minehead
VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by South West Visitor Economy Hub
Finalists
WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR
Finalists
- Coombe Lodge, Bristol
- Orchardleigh Estate, Frome
- The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Bath
WINNER OF WINNERS
- To be announced at the Awards event
