2012 Lancashire Young Chef of the Year
Marketing Lancashire (formerly Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board), is celebrating news that six of the Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Award Winners 2011/12 are now going forward to the Visit England Awards for Excellence and the chance of a prestigious national award.
Lancashire has six finalists in 15 categories, the highest ever Lancashire representation in the national finals.
Tony Openshaw, Marketing Director of Marketing Lancashire said, “We are extremely proud of all our regional award-winners, who are at the forefront of Lancashire’s tourism industry.
The six shortlisted businesses, now representing the county at national level, are exceptional ambassadors for Lancashire and are guaranteed our full and continuing support. We wish them every success and look forward to seeing our Lancashire winners in the VisitEngland spotlight.”
The glittering Awards Ceremony will be held on 22 May 2012 at Athena, an art deco gem located in the heart of Leicester’s cultural quarter. Each of Lancashire’s finalists will receive either a Gold, Silver, Bronze or Highly Commended Award.
Commenting on the finalists James Berresford, VisitEngland’s Chief Executive said “I would like to congratulate all those nominated as VisitEngland Awards for Excellence finalists this year. This is no small achievement in a year when we have received a record number of submissions.
“The quality of submissions this year has been outstanding and all the Lancashire finalists can justifiably take credit and pride in earning a place at the top of their category in England. I wish everyone all the best for the final in May”.
A full list of all categories and finalists follows (Lancashire finalists underlined):
Access for All Tourism Award
Abbey Guest House, Oxon
Great North Museum Hancock, Newcastle upon Tyne
Leeds University Storm Jameson Court, Leeds
Leicester Theatre Trust, Leicester
Sandcastle Waterpark, Blackpool
The Beacon, Cumbria
Bed & Breakfast / Guest Accommodation of the Year
Dowfold House B&B, County Durham
Meadowcroft Barn B&B, Bolton, Gtr Manchester
Pentille Castle & Estate, St Mellion, Cornwall
Roundhouse Barn Holidays, Cornwall
The Ashton, Lancaster, Lancashire
Business Tourism Award
Cotswold Conference Centre, Worcestershire
Ribby Hall Business & Conference Suite, Preston, Lancashire
The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Yorkshire
Caravan Holiday Park / Holiday Village of the Year
Gwel an Mor, Cornwall
Park Cliffe Caravan & Camping Estate, Cumbria
Pinelodge Holiday/Darwin Forest, Derbyshire
Seafield Caravan Park, Northumberland
Sunset Park, Hambleton, Lancashire
Best Tourism Event of the Year
Aintree John Smiths Grand National, Liverpool, Merseyside
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, Bristol
City Events – Polo in the Park, London
Larkin with Toads, Yorkshire
The Tall Ships, Hartlepool
Experience
Adventure Forest Go Ape, Cheshire
Cannon Hall Farm, Yorkshire
Livingstone Lodge, Port Lymphe, Kent
Severn Valley Railway, Worcestershire
Via Ferrata, Honister Slate Mine, Cumbria
Large Hotel of the Year
Bovey Castle, Devon
Rockcliffe Hall Hotel, Golf Spa Resort, County Durham
Rudding Park, Yorkshire
Trout Hotel, Cumbria
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
Beamish Museum, County Durham
BeWILDerwood, Norfolk
Muncaster Castle, Cumbria
The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, London
Trentham Estate, Staffordshire
Outstanding Customer Service of the Year Award
Best Western Premier Leyland Hotel, Lancashire (Michael Gore)
Galvin at Windows, London (Fred Sirieix Team)
Macdonald Linden Hall Gold & Country Club, Northumberland (William Salve)
Robin Hood Camping & Caravan Park, Yorkshire (Rebecca & Damian
Palmer-Bunting)
Ullswater Steamers, Cumbria (David Hall ‘Welsh Dave’)
Self Catering Holiday Provider of the Year
Belle Grove, Suffolk
Compton Pool Farm, Devon
Eaton Manor, Shropshire
Roundhouse Barn Holidays, Cornwall
Small Hotel of the Year
Bath Priory, Bath
Swinton Park, Yorkshire
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park, Warwickshire
East Riddlesden Hall, Yorkshire
Lakeland Climbing, Cumbria
Old Holly Farm, Garstang, Lancashire
Sustainable Tourism Award
Hoe Grange, Peak District, Derbyshire
Kelling Heath, Norfolk
Ullswater Steamers, Cumbria
Wheatland Farm, Devon
Wheeldon Trees, Earl Sterndale, Peak District, Derbyshire
Taste of England Award
British Larder, Suffolk
Fischers at Baslow Hall, Derbyshire
Fodder, Yorkshire
George & Dragon, Cumbria
Opus One Restaurant & Bar, Manchester
Visitor Information Provider of the Year
Bodmin TIC, Cornwall
Chesterfield TIC, Derbyshire
Greenwich TIC, London
Harrogate TIC, Yorkshire
Manchester TIC, Manchester
<<ENDS>>
Media enquiries: Anna Izza, Communications Manager, Marketing Lancashire
on 01772 426459 or [email protected]
Notes to Editors
1. Marketing Lancashire is the new name for Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board (from 1st April 2012)
Our activities in marketing and communications, commercial membership, `Welcome to Excellence` training and place marketing are all designed to grow the visitor economy and develop the destination as a great place to visit, live and work.
In 2010 the Lancashire attracted 60 million visitors who contributed £3.25 billion to the local economy and helped support 55,227 jobs.
Marketing Lancashire Ltd, is a company under the control of Lancashire County Council within the meaning of Part V of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Marketing Lancashire Ltd. Registered Office: Christ Church Precinct, County Hall, Fishergate Hill, Preston, PR1 8XJ Registered in England and Wales under No.05039554