Northumberland businesses shortlisted for North East Tourism Awards
Businesses in Northumberland are competing for top accolades as the shortlist for the North East England Tourism Awards is revealed.
Delivered by Experience North East England in partnership with the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, the awards have celebrated the region’s visitor economy for almost two and a half decades.
Independent judges have considered a record number of entries to shortlist the best accommodation providers, venues, eateries, attractions and experiences, which will be subject to a rigorous second round of judging.
Winning a North East England Tourism Award is a recognised mark of excellence and quality, with previous winners reporting an increase in bookings, visitors, profile and visibility as an outcome of participating in the awards.
Winners also have the chance to compete nationally at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence in June 2027.
Kim McGuinness, North East Mayor, said: “We want more people to come here and experience all our region’s treasures, from our world-renowned history and heritage to our dramatic coastlines and beautiful countryside.
“These incredible finalists represent the diverse array of experiences, places and people visitors will discover when they come here.”
Northumberland businesses and attractions have picked up nominations across 13 categories.
The Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award nominees include the Roman Army Museum and Magna Fort.
Clear Sky Lodge Park and Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park, Hadrian’s Wall Campsite and Herding Hill Farm are all nominated for Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year.
Experience of the Year nominees include Curius Compass and Roman Vindolanda Fort and Museum, while Bailiffgate Hotel is nominated for both Large Hotel of the Year and New Tourism Business of the Year.
Alnwick Castle is nominated for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year, and both The Highlander Ponteland and The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman’s Rest are in the running for Pub of the Year.
Hadrian’s Wall Campsite and Northumberland Nook are nominated for The Regenerative Tourism Award, while Hiddle Hut, Kidlandlee Holiday Cottages and Stay On The Hill are nominated for Self Catering Accommodation of the Year.
Small Hotel of the Year nominees include Langley Castle Hotel and Restaurant and The Tempus, while Hepple Wilds and Kielder Observatory are nominated for Small Visitor Attraction of the Year.
Kielder Observatory is also represented in the Unsung Hero category.