Showcasing the exceptional businesses and individuals that elevate the region’s tourism and hospitality industry. This year’s awards honour the remarkable achievements that contribute to Nottingham and Nottinghamshire’s vibrant and growing visitor economy, which saw a 15.4% rise in 2023 to £2.36 billion.
Shortlisted businesses in each category will now go forward to the final round of independent judging, including a series of mystery shopping visits, before the winners are selected ahead of a joint Nottinghamshire-Derbyshire awards ceremony held at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham on Thursday 20 March 2025.
The region’s two Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEPs) – Visit Nottinghamshire and Visit Peak District, Derbyshire and Derby – are joining forces to deliver the awards ceremony in partnership for the first time, with the support of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA).
The ceremony will be supported by Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, and is set to be a stunning showcase of the value and quality of the region’s combined £5.25 billion visitor economy, celebrating the exceptional talent and innovation across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Following the awards ceremony, Gold winners in each of the first 13 categories have the opportunity to progress onto the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence in June 2025, which represent the highest accolades in English tourism.
Megan Powell, CEO of Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire including Visit Nottinghamshire expressed how important these awards are for the region
“These awards not only showcase the outstanding offer across Nottinghamshire and celebrate the individuals and teams that deliver these every day, but it embeds the value of the Visitor Economy to the region in terms of jobs, supporting communities and attracting inward investment. Without the visitor economy we would not have the extraordinary place that we do today.”
Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards: The 2025 Shortlist
Experience of the Year
- Eden Hall
- Ezekial Bone Nottingham Tours
- DropWorks Rum Distillery
Hotel of the Year
- Orchard Hotel Nottingham Venues
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
- Harts Hotel and Kitchen
Pub of the Year
- Canalhouse
- Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
- Jenkins Bar Sherwood
Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year
- Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Home of The National Water Sports Centre
- Sherwood Pines
Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year
- Village Holidays
- Southwell Holiday Cottage
- Holbeck Farm Barns, The Welbeck Estates Company
Taste of Nottinghamshire Award
- Woodborough Hall
- Zaap Thai
- No. Twelve Restaurant
B&B and Guest House of the Year
- Woodborough Hall
- Bridleways Guesthouse
Visitor Attraction of the Year
- Southwell Minster
- Go Ape Sherwood
- Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Home of The National Water Sports Centre
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
- Woodland Adventure Zone
- Footprints Conductive Education Centre
- Nottingham Playhouse
Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award
- Nottingham City Transport
- Nottingham Playhouse
- Go Ape Sherwood
New Tourism Business of the Year Award
- Woodborough Hall
- Cuckney House, The Welbeck Estates Company
- Dropworks Rum Distillery
Business Events Venue of the Year
- Nottingham Venues
- Delta by Marriott Nottingham Belfry
- Cleaver & Wake
Unsung Hero
- Dan Jackson, Trentbarton
- Simon Scott, Harts Hotel and Kitchen
- Gary Holmes, National Justice Museum
Visit Nottinghamshire Local Awards
Team of the Year (local award)
- Woodborough Hall team, Woodborough Hall
- Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum team, Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum
- Customer Services team, Trentbarton
Businesses interested in sponsoring a category at the 2025 Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards should contact Annette Thornley at businessdevelopment@visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk
For more details on the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards please visit at https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/nottinghamshire-tourism-awards
Businesses interested in sponsoring a category at the 2025 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards should contact Lindsay Rae at lindsay.rae@visitpeakdistrict.com.
For more details on the Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards please visit: www.visitpeakdistrict.com/industry/events/category/tourism-awards.
Posted on 27 November 2024
