2023 Winners
ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD
sponsored by VisitBrighton
Gold
Stubcroft Farm Campsite, Chichester
Silver
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, Arundel
Bronze
See Southampton Tour Guides, Southampton
B&B AND GUESTHOUSE OF THE YEAR
sponsored by Touch Stay
Gold
The Bosham Boathouse B&B, Chichester
Commended
The Loch and the Tyne by Adam Handling, Windsor
BUSINESS EVENTS VENUE OF THE YEAR
sponsored by NFU Mutual New Forest, Isle of Wight and Bournemouth
Gold
Hurley House Hotel, Hurley
Silver
The Gallivant, Camber
Bronze
Kent Event Centre, Maidstone
Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth
CAFÉ/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR
sponsored by Sunflower Social Media
Gold
MadHatters Tea Room & Gift Shop, Hayling Island
Silver
The Apple Orchard, West Wycombe
Bronze
Fresco DeliKafessen, Guildford
CAMPING AND CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR
sponsored by Anytime Booking
Gold
Stubcroft Farm Campsite, Chichester
Silver
Lytton Lawn Touring Park, Lymington
Bronze
Badgells Wood, Birling Estate, Meopham
CASUAL DINING AWARD
sponsored by MEET Beyond London
Gold
The Castle, Farnham
DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
sponsored by Barrington Associates
Gold
Medmerry Park, Chichester
Silver
Shorefield Country Park, Lymington
Bronze
Rogue’s Cottage, Keepers Cottages, Kent
ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD
sponsored by VisitKent
Gold
Stubcroft Farm Campsite, Chichester
Silver
Frasers, Ashford
Kent Wildlife Trust, Maidstone
Bronze
Ridgeview Wine Estate, Ditchling Common
The Loch and the Tyne by Adam Handling, Windsor
EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR (ACTIVE OR LEARNING)
sponsored by Excursions
Gold
Tour & Tasting – Wiston Estate, Washington
Silver
Distillery Tour and Tutored Tasting – Maidstone Distillery, Maidstone
Bronze
Distillery Tour – Copper Rivet Distillery, Chatham
FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY AWARD
sponsored by NFU Mutual New Forest, Isle of Wight & Bournemouth
Gold
New Place Hotel, Southampton
GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
sponsored by Anytime Booking
Gold
Kits Coty Glamping, Aylesford
Silver
Romney Marsh Shepherds Huts, Ashford
Bronze
Rebel Farmer Tipi, Ashford
HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR
sponsored by Tozers
Gold
Sandy Balls Holiday Village, Fordingbridge
Silver
Crowhurst Park, Battle
Bronze
Mill Rythe Coastal Village, Hayling Island
Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, Bembridge
Commended
Hoburne Naish, New Milton
Seal Bay Resort, Selsey
LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR
sponsored by Mews
Gold
Cave Hotel and Golf Resort, Faversham
Silver
Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa, Brockenhurst
Oakley Hall Hotel, Basingstoke
Bronze
The Royal Hotel, Ventnor
Commended
The Castle Hotel, Windsor
LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
Gold
Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes
Silver
Leeds Castle, Maidstone
Wakehurst, Haywards Heath
Bronze
Wellington Country Park, Riseley
Winchester Science Centre, Winchester
Commended
Bodleian Libraries, Oxford
NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD
sponsored by Voltshare
Gold
Boys Hall, Ashford
Silver
Electra – Milton Keynes All Electric Community Boat, Milton Keynes
PUB OF THE YEAR
sponsored by Welcome to Excellence
Gold
The Gomshall Mill, Gomshall
Silver
The Loch & the Tyne by Adam Handling, Windsor
Bronze
The Cricketers Inn, Southampton
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
sponsored by Stopham Vineyard
Gold
The Glasshouse Restaurant, Basingstoke
Silver
The Gallivant, Camber
The Royal Hotel, Ventnor
Bronze
The Vineyard, Newbury
Commended
Wiston Estate, Washington
SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR
sponsored by Quality in Tourism
Gold
Heath Farm Holiday Cottages, Oxford
Silver
Art Deco HouseUK, Shanklin
Bronze
Coldharbour Log Cabin, Tenterden
Stable Oak Cottages, Maidstone
Commended
Sussex Luxury Accommodation, Wellness Retreats & Fine Dining, Horsham
SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR
sponsored by Booking.com
Gold
The Gallivant, Camber
Silver
The Montagu Arms Hotel, Beaulieu
Bronze
Frasers, Ashford
Commended
Beachcroft Hotel, Bognor Regis
The Star, Polegate
Tottington Manor Hotel, Henfield
SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
sponsored by City Cruises
Gold
The Battle of Britain Memorial, Folkestone
Silver
Maidstone Distillery, Maidstone
Bronze
Oxford Castle & Prison, Oxford
Commended
The Brickworks Museum, Southampton
SPA & WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
sponsored by Made for Life Organics
Gold
SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel, Brockenhurst
TOURISM EVENT / FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR
sponsored by Touch Stay
Gold
Isle of Wight Walking Festival, Newport
Silver
A Tree-mendous Christmas at Petworth, Petworth
Bronze
The Santa Specials, Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden
Commended
Illuminated – Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
UNSUNG HERO AWARD
sponsored by The Grand Brighton
Gold
Brett Hawkes, Crowhurst Park, Battle
Silver
Kevin Cockram, Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Goudhurst
Bronze
Emily Anderson, Powell-Cotton Museum, Birchington
VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR
sponsored by Services for Tourism
Gold
Winchester Visitor Information Centre, Winchester
Silver
White Cliffs Country Visitor Information Centre, Dover
WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR
sponsored by Mews
Gold
Chapel House Estate, Ramsgate
Silver
Oakley Hall Hotel, Basingstoke
Bronze
Frasers, Ashford
Tottington Manor, Henfield
Commended
Solent Hotel and Spa, Fareham
