Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire Tourism Awards
2025 Finalists
In Alphabetical Order
Headline Sponsor St Austell Brewery
ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD sponsored by WECIL
Finalists
- Beckford’s Tower and Museum, Bath
- Free-Ability Holidays, ‘Sacred Spirit’, Brean
- Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall
- WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge
ACTIVE & LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR sponsored by What’s On Somerset
Finalists
- Underground Lantern Tour – Clifton Suspension Bridge Museum, Bristol
- Wells & Glastonbury: Sensational Somerset – Galahad Tours, Somerset
- Cookery for All – Harts Barn Cookery School, Longhope
- Introduction to Bread – The Bertinet Kitchen, Bath
Commended
AGE FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Age UK Somerset
Finalists
- Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall
- The Octagon Theatre & Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil
B&B AND GUESTHOUSE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Sunflower Social Media
Finalists
- Myrtle Cottage B&B, Porlock
- The Kennard Boutique Guesthouse, Bath
- The Litton, Radstock
BUSINESS EVENTS VENUE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Agilysys
Finalists
- Harbour Hotel Bristol
- Hatherley Manor Hotel and Spa, Gloucester
- Wall Eden Farm – Rural Retreat, East Huntspill
CAFÉ/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR sponsored by Somerset Chocolate Company
Finalists
- Allerford Tea Room & Gardens, Allerford
- Pedalabikeaway Café, Coleford
- The Loft at Wells Cathedral, Wells
- The Middlewick Farm Shop and Café, Glastonbury
- The Purplespoon, Bridgwater
CAMPING & CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR sponsored by Metpow
Finalists
- Bracelands Campsite, Coleford
- Cheddar Bridge Touring Park, Cheddar
- Knowle Meadow Camping, Ilminster
CASUAL DINING AWARD sponsored by Hullabaloos
Finalists
- To be announced at the Awards event
DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Barrington Associates
Finalists
- Bracelands Campsite, Coleford
- Riverside Holiday Village, Bleadon
- The Litton, Radstock
GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Anytime Booking
Finalists
- Big Skies – Cotswold Glamping, Cheltenham
- Flora and Fauna Exmoor, Skilgate
- Tractors and Cream, Bridgwater
HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR sponsored by Tozers
Finalists
- Riverside Holiday Village, Bleadon
- Sandy Glade Holiday Park, Brean
- Wall Eden Farm – Rural Retreat, East Huntspill
- Warren Farm Holiday Centre, Brean
HOTEL OF THE YEAR sponsored by Booking.com
Finalists
- Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
- The Lido Townhouse, Bristol
- The Old Vicarage Hotel and Restaurant, Bridgwater
- The Swan Hotel, Wells
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AWARD sponsored by Bristol Airport
Finalists
- Foot Trails, Frome
- Galahad Tours, Somerset
- Languages United, Bath
- Strictly Jane Austen Tours, Bath
- The Roman Baths, Bath
LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Airband
Finalists
- The Roman Baths, Bath
- Westonbirt, The National Arboretum – Forestry England, Tetbury
- WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge
Commended
- Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall
- Shepton Mallet Prison
NEW TOURISM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Visit West
- Flora and Fauna Exmoor, Skilgate
- Nuthatch Retreat, Blakeney
- Shepherds Huts at The Butchers Arms, Sheepscombe
PUB OF THE YEAR sponsored by Vickery Holman
- The Litton, Radstock
- The Red Lion Inn, Babcary
- The Ring of Bells, Taunton
REGENERATIVE TOURISM AWARD
Finalists
- Flora and Fauna Exmoor, Skilgate
- Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall
- Nuthatch Retreat, Blakeney
- Warren Farm Holiday Centre, Brean
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR sponsored by VisitExmoor
Finalists
- To be announced at the Awards event
SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Quality in Tourism
Finalists
- Free-Ability Holidays – ‘Sacred Spirit’, Brean
- Nuthatch Retreat, Blakeney
- Walnut Barn Estate, Weston-super-Mare
SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Services for Tourism
Finalists
- American Museum & Gardens, Bath
- Beckford’s Tower and Museum, Bath
- Corinium Museum, Cirencester
Commended
- Imagination Fascination, Weston-super-Mare
SPA & WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Agilysys
Finalists
- Pure Luxury Spa Experience – Aztec Hotel & Spa, Bristol
- Two Hour Spa Session – Thermae Bath Spa, Bath
TOURISM EVENT / FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR sponsored by edge+
Finalists
- Gaia: Our Home Planet 2024 – Bristol Cathedral, Bristol
- Medieval Fayre 2025 – Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury
- FOD Fest 2024 – Pedalabikeaway, Coleford
- Steam Rally 2025 – West Somerset Railway Association
UNSUNG HERO AWARD
Finalists
- To be announced at the Awards event
VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Touchstay
Finalists
WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR
Finalists
- Blackfriars Priory, Gloucester
- Ellenborough Park Hotel & Spa, Cheltenham
- Hatherley Manor Hotel and Spa, Gloucester
- The Roman Baths & Pump Room, Bath
