Just five places in Lincolnshire have been shortlisted for a brand new category in the Tourism Excellence Awards for Lincolnshire and Rutland.
Barton Upon Humber, Gainsborough, Grimsby, Horncastle, and the John Dawber Gardens at Lincoln are in the running for the Pride of Place Award, the winner of which will be revealed on February 28th next year during an event at the Lincolnshire Showground.
Charlotte Goy, Chief Executive of Destination Lincolnshire, said: “Created to shine a light on businesses across the county, The Tourism Excellence Awards celebrate every aspect of the visitor economy – I’m thrilled to see so many fantastic businesses from across Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland shortlisted in this year’s celebration of tourism.
“Seeing applications come in from all areas of our LVEP region, and in numbers which have exceeded our previous years, I know the judging panel had their work cut out for them when it came to marking each submission. A heartfelt congratulations to everyone who made it onto the shortlist. I truly hope to see more of our incredible Lincolnshire businesses represented on the national stage at 2025’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.”
Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award | Sponsored by AVH Parks Ltd
- Docks Academy
- Elms Farm Cottages
- International Bomber Command Centre
- Lincoln Cathedral
- North Lincolnshire Museum
B&B and Guest House of the Year
- Bridleway Bed and Breakfast
- The Old Posthouse B&B
- The Poplars Boutique Bed and Breakfast
- The Rufford Hotel
- The Singlecote Hotel Ltd
Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year
- Ashleigh Farm Caravan and Glamping
- Away Resorts, AppleTree
- Cleethorpes Pearl
- Grange Farm Park
- In the Stix
Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award | Sponsored by Knapton Wright
- Fulbeck Craft Centre – The Old Coach House Store
- International Bomber Command Centre
- Louth Distillery
Experience of the Year | Sponsored by insight6
- Baytree Owl and Wildlife Centre, Eagle and Vulture Experience
- Lincoln Free Walking Tour, The Lincoln Free Walking Tour
- Lincolnshire Cookery School Limited,
- Louth Distillery, Gin School Experience
- Skydive Hibaldstow, 15,000ft Tandem Skydive Experience
Hotel of the Year (small and large)
DoubleTree by Hilton
The William Cecil
The White Hart Hotel
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year | Sponsored by Heart of Lincs
- Belton Estate
- Burghley House
- Lincoln Castle
- Lincoln Cathedral
- Normanby Hall Country Park
New Tourism Business of the Year | Sponsored by East Lindsey District Council
- Dibley Lodge
- The Drill, Lincoln
- Fulbeck Craft Centre – Artisan Market
- Meadow Lodges at Boothby Pagnell
- Polish Bomber Squadrons Centre
Pub of the Year
- Bull & Swan
- The Cross Keys Stow
- The Horse & Groom
Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year
- Dibley Lodge
- Holly Cottage
- Meadow Lodges at Boothby Pagnell
- Stretton Lakes
- Treetop Hideaways
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
- Baytree Owl and Wildlife Centre
- Cogglesford Watermill
- Lincoln Bishops’ Palace
- North Lincolnshire Museum
- The Village Church Farm Museum
Taste of Lincolnshire and Rutland Award
- Milly’s Bistro
- San Pietro
Arts, Heritage and Culture Award | Sponsored by West Lindsey District Council
- 20-21 Visual Arts Centre
- The Beonna
- Lincoln Free Walking Tour
- The Ropewalk
- Trinity Arts Centre
Event/Festival of the Year Award
- Festival of History
- Festival of the Sea
- Go Festival
- Lincoln 1940s Weekend
- River Light Festival
Homegrown in Lincolnshire and Rutland
- The Lincoln Tea & Coffee Ltd
- Mayfield Retreats and Vineyard
- The Rutland Vineyard
Pride in Your Place Award | Sponsored by Boston Borough Council
- Barton Upon Humber
- Gainsborough
- Grimsby
- Horncastle
- John Dawber Gardens, Lincoln
The Going Places Award
- Emma Haigh, Jailhouse Frock
- Kat Anderson, Sessions House
- Leah Tuan Phan, University of Lincoln
- Lucy Russon, Events and Culture Apprentice at City of Lincoln Council
- Luke Doyle, Assistant General Manager at Healing Manor Hotel
The Outstanding Contribution Award | Sponsored by Lincolnshire Showground
- Geoff Burton, The Polish Bomber Squadrons Centre – RAF Ingham Heritage Group
- Jason Allen, The Fox, The Paddocks and Discover Rutland
- Michele Simms, Lincoln Visitor Information Centre
