The Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards 2024/25
The Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards showcase excellence and outstanding achievement across the tourism sector.
Organised by Visit Peak District & Derbyshire in collaboration with Visit Derby, the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards are a celebration of the passionate, hardworking and distinctive businesses who continually raise the bar of our world-class tourism offer.
The awards showcase excellence and outstanding achievement across the area’s tourism and hospitality sector, recognising the success and resilience of tourism businesses whilst highlighting the sector’s vital contribution to the local economy.
There are 14 awards categories in total covering different aspects of the tourism industry, ranging from hotels, B&Bs and campsites to pubs, visitor attractions, unique experiences, and the hardworking people behind the businesses.
The 2024/25 Tourism Awards are sponsored by C W Sellors Fine Jewellery and Luxury Watches and VoltShare. If you would like to find out more about sponsorship opportunities for the awards please e-mail Lindsay Rae on lindsay.rae@visitpeakdistrict.com
Scroll down to view the winners of the 2023/24 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards. Winners were announced at a glittering awards ceremony held at the Museum of Making at Derby Silk Mill on 7th March 2024.
How to apply
Before applying we recommend that you take some time to carefully read through the resources below, make sure that you are applying for the right category and are happy with the terms and conditions; if your business is shortlisted you will, depending on the category, receive an unannounced visit from the judge, by applying you are agreeing to either reimburse or waive the cost of the visit.
Applications must be submitted through the on-line application portal which can be accessed by clicking here, you can work on your application in stages, it allows you to save and return. However we recommend that you download the relevant application below, this is a word document, and write your application in this off-line format before copying and pasting the information into the application portal.
If you are unsure if you are eligible to enter (these awards are for tourism businesses) or which category is the best fit for you business please don't hesitate to call or e-mail Lindsay Rae on 07711 302151 or lindsay.rae@visitpeakdistrict.com
Before you apply:
Essential reading and information:
> Download Category Summaries
> Download our Awards Application Top Tips
> Download Applicant Terms & Conditions
> Watch the "How to apply for the Tourism Awards" webinar
> Download the webinar slides with accompanying notes
Downloadable application forms:
B&B and Guest House of the Year
Hotel of the Year
Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year
Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year
Visitor Attraction of the Year
Pub of the Year
Experience of the Year
New Tourism Business of the Year
Taste of the Peak District Derbyshire & Derby
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award
Unsung Hero Award
Team of the Year (Local Award)
Tourism Young Achiever (Local Award)
Key dates:
> Awards applications open: 09.00 21 June 2024
> Awards applications close: 23.59 26 August 2024
> Round one judging: September 2024
> Round two site visit judging: October/November 2024
> Tourism Awards Ceremony: March 2025
The 2023/24 Finalists & Winners
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
- GOLD: Hoe Grange Holidays, Brassington
- Silver: Matlock Farm Park, Matlock
- Bronze: LEVEL Centre, Rowsley
B&B and Guest House of the Year
- GOLD: Sheldon House, Monyash
- Silver: Underleigh House B&B, Hope
- Bronze: The Coach House, Derby
Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year
- GOLD: Darwin Forest Lodges, Matlock
- Silver: Rivendale Lodge Retreat, Ashbourne
- Bronze: Longnor Wood Holiday Park, Longnor, nr Buxton
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award
- GOLD: Hoe Grange Holidays, Brassington
- Silver: Manor House Farm Cottages, Bakewell
- Bronze: Pure Outdoor, Bamford
Experience of the Year
- GOLD: Pure Outdoor, Bamford
- Silver: Great British Car Journey, Ambergate
- Bronze: Pub Tours Ltd
Hotel of the Year – sponsored by Christie & Co
- GOLD: Wildhive Callow Hall, Ashbourne
- Silver: Peak Edge Hotel, Chesterfield
- Bronze: The Maynard, Grindleford
New Tourism Business of the Year
- GOLD: Muse Escapes Ltd, Buxton
- Silver: Pub Tours Ltd
- Bronze: The Bull I' Th' Thorn, nr Buxton
Pub of the Year
- GOLD: The Prince of Wales, Baslow
- Silver: The Blind Bull, Little Hucklow
- Bronze: The George, Hathersage
Self Catering Accommodation of the Year
- GOLD: Waterside Barn, Bradbourne
- Silver: Stainsborough Hall Ltd, Carsington
- Bronze: Hoe Grange Holidays, Brassington
Taste of the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Award
- GOLD: Fischer's Baslow Hall, Baslow
- Silver: The Pattenmakers, Duffield
- Bronze: The Maynard, Grindleford
Team of the Year
- GOLD: The George, Hathersage
- Silver: Matlock Farm Park, Matlock
- Bronze: Muse Escapes, Buxton
Tourism Young Achiever
- GOLD: Steph Taylor, Atlantik Inns
- Silver: Helena Smith Parucker, The Museum of Making
- Bronze: Emma West, Longbow Bars and Restaurants
Unsung Hero
- GOLD: Alan Hobson, Beagrie Leisure Services Ltd
- Silver: Jane Redfern, Wildhive Callow Hall
- Bronze: Adrian Gagea, Longbow Bars and Restaurants
Visitor Attraction of the Year – sponsored by Destination Core
- GOLD: The Children's Country House at Sudbury, Sudbury
- Silver: Matlock Farm Park, Matlock
- Bronze: The Museum of Making, Derby
Gold winners at the 2024 Peak District Derbyshire Derby Tourism Awards at the Museum of Making Derby