THE finalists for the Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards have been announced.
After three months of judging 55 finalists have been announced ahead of the Awards Ceremony scheduled for December 1 at the Winter Gardens in Weston-super-Mare.
Deborah Heather, chief executive officer, Quality in Tourism said: "The amazing entries from Bristol, Bath and Somerset were just stunning once again.
"It makes us very proud at Quality in Tourism to be Headline Sponsor and we look forward to celebrating with you all”.
Giles Adams, chair of Visit Somerset added: “This is a huge testament to the performance and resilience of the finalists during such difficult times.
"Maintaining the external appearance and delivery of our venues and facilities to our valued Somerset visitors is so important and we fully appreciate the immense amount of hard work behind the scenes that the finalists embrace”.
Awards director, Nell Barrington said: “The judging panel was so impressed with the quality of entrants this year.
"Despite all the hurdles they have had to overcome they have triumphed and will receive the recognition they deserve. I look forward to celebrating with them all in December”.
The finalists are:
ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall; The Roman Baths & Pump Room, Bath; WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge.
B&B AND GUESTHOUSE OF THE YEAR
Bossington Hall, Nr Porlock; Brooks Guesthouse, Bath; Old Church Farm, Rudgeway; The Cross at Croscombe, Wells.
CAFÉ/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR
The Bridge Bakery and Canteen, Langport; The Loft – Wells Cathedral Café, Wells; The Purplespoon Café, Bridgwater,.
CAMPING AND CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR
Burton Springs Holidays, Burton; Long Hazel Park, Sparkford; Mendip Basecamp, Churchill.
DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
The Plough Inn, Holford; Wells Cathedral, Wells.
ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD
Long Hazel Park, Sparkford; Wytch Wood Camping, Crewkerne.
EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR (ACTIVE OR LEARNING)
UK Active Outdoors Ltd, SUP for Beginners, Keynsham; West of England Falconry, Hawk Walk & Owl Encounter, Nr Bath.
GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Old Rectory House Somerset, Kilve; Orchard Escapes Exmoor, Nr Minehead; Torre Cider Co Ltd, Watchet.
HOTEL OF THE YEAR
Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa, Warminster; No. 15 by GuestHouse, Bath; The Castle at Taunton.
LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall; The Roman Baths & Pump Room, Bath; WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge.
NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD
Orchard Escapes Exmoor, Nr Minehead; Space Adventurers, Taunton; The Barn@Podshavers, Bishops Lydeard.
PUB & CASUAL DINING AWARD
Corkage, Bath; Kitchen at Quantock Lakes, Nether Stowey; Queen of Cups Restaurant and Freehouse, Glastonbury; The Queen’s Arms, Nr Sherborne.
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
The Barn@Podshavers, Bishops Lydeard; The Clockspire Restaurant, Milborne Port; The Restaurant at No.15 by GuestHouse, Bath.
SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR
Green & Orange – The Stables, Nr Taunton; The Middlewick, Glastonbury; Old Rectory House Somerset, Kilve.
SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein, Bath; Space Adventurers, Taunton; West of England Falconry, Nr Bath.
SPA & WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
Reconnect Retreat at Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Colerne; Spa Experience at The Spa at The Middlewick, Glastonbury; You Time Package at The Spa at No.15 by GuestHouse, Bath;
TOURISM EVENT / FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR
Festival of the Moon - Wells Cathedral, Wells; Medieval Fayre - Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury; Summer Open Day - Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury.
VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR
Porlock Visitor Centre; South Somerset Visitor Information Centre, Nr Yeovil.
WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Colerne; The Roman Baths & Pump Room, Bath.
Details of all the finalists can be found https://www.somersettourismawards.org.uk/2022-finalist-and-commended
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