Businesses across East Lancashire will be praised at an awards ceremony, which will be held in Blackburn in February.
The Lancashire Tourism Awards will take place at King George’s Hall, on February 6.
Last year's winners include The Whitehall Hotel and Distillery in Darwen, who won the resilience and innovation award, and Ribble Valley Retreat in Langho who won best camping, glamping and holiday park of the year.
Anna Izza, head of PR and communications for the Lancashire Tourism Awards, said: “The annual Lancashire Tourism Awards celebrate the importance of Lancashire’s £4.8billion visitor economy and the very many achievements and successes of tourism and leisure businesses all over the county.
“Together, they provide an impressive choice of holidays, short breaks and experiences to over 64 million visitors a year, who choose to visit Lancashire.
“Every year our tourism award judges remark on the passion and creativity of the finalists and this year, with the addition of the new category of family owned/run business, the competition now also acknowledges those families that make a special contribution to Lancashire’s renowned hospitality and reputation for visitor service excellence.
“The competition this year has been very strong and each finalist should be very proud of making it this far.
“However, the wait is almost over and the winners of the Lancashire Tourism Awards for 2023 will soon be celebrating amongst their friends and colleagues, as they receive their coveted award at King George’s Hall. We wish them all the very best of luck.”
Tickets for the event are currently on sale. Prices start at £120 for non-Visit Lancashire partners. For Visit Lancashire partners prices start from £102 per ticket. They can be purchased from the Lancashire Tourism Awards website.
Ticket includes a drinks reception, three-course meal, entertainment and the winner announcements.
Full list of Lancashire Tourism Award 2023 finalists
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism
- Blackpool Transport Services Ltd, Blackpool
- Brickhouse Farm Cottages, Hambleton
- Lancashire Outdoor Activities Initiative, Rivington
- The Estuary Riverside Chalets, Hambleton
- The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre, Brock
Business Events Venue
- Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort, Burnley
- Tickled Trout Hotel, South Ribble
- Winter Gardens Blackpool, Blackpool
Camping, Glamping & Holiday Park
- Hedgerow Luxury Glamping, Newsholme
- Pure Leisure Group, Lancaster
- The Secret Garden Glamping, Holland Moss, Skelmersdale
Cultural Venue / Organisation
- Blackburn Cathedral, Blackburn
- King George's Hall, Blackburn
- The Dukes, Lancaster
- The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery, Rawtenstall
- Winter Gardens Blackpool, Blackpool
Dog Friendly Business
- Holland Hall Hotel, Up Holland
- Tewitfield Marina, Tewitfield / Carnforth
- The Lawrence Hotel, Padiham
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism
- Delta Hotels By Marriott Preston, Broughton
- Hedgerow Luxury Glamping, Newsholme
- Moss Wood Caravan Park, Cockerham
Experience of the Year
- Black Knights Parachute Centre, Cockerham
- Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours, Blackpool
Family Owned / Run Business
- Brickhouse Farm Cottages, Hambleton
- Fence Gate, Fence
- Elgin Hotel, Blackpool
- Frederick's Ice Cream Ltd, Heath Charnock / Chorley
- JAK Hanson Shopping Outlet, Wrightington
- Mill House Farm Pods, Cockerham
- Partington's Holiday Parks, Thornton-Cleveleys
Hotel Wedding Venue
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston, Broughton
- Foxfields Country Hotel, Billington
- Glendower Hotel, St Annes
- Holland Hall Hotel, Up Holland
- Mytton Fold Hotel, Langho
Large Hotel
- Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort, Burnley
- Hotel Sheraton, Blackpool
- Mytton Fold Hotel, Langho
- The Glendower Hotel, St Annes
New Tourism Business
- Assheton Arms, Downham
- Everything Retreat, Mellor
- Fell Urban Bistro, Longridge
- Mill Housse Farm Pods, Cockerham
- The Estuary Riverside Chalets, Hambleton
- The Hole in Wand Blackpool, Blackpool
- The Rum Fox, Grindleton
Pub of the Year
- Fence Gate, Fence
- Shireburn Arms, Hurst Green
- The Pendle Inn – part of Daniel Thwaites, Barley
Resilience & Innovation
- Blackpool Transport Service Ltd, Blackpool
- Holland Hall Hotel, Up Holland
- 3 Millstones Inn, West Bradford
Self-Catering Accommodation
- Everything Retreat, Mellor
- Kays Farm Retreat, Chorley
- The Estuary Riverside Chalets, Hambleton
- The Stables at Hall Green Farm, Longton
Lancashire Perfect Stay - Small Serviced Accommodation Provider
- Bella Vista Lodge, Blackpool
- Fence Gate Lodge, Fence
- The Lawrence Hotel, Padiham
- The Millstone, Mellor – part of Daniel Thwaites, Mellor
Visitor Attraction
- Lancashire Police Museum, Lancaster
- The Hole in Wand Blackpool, Blackpool
- Windmill Animal Farm, Burscough
Taste Lancashire Award
- CDJ Restaurant, Darwen
- Fell Urban Bistro, Longridge
- La Locanda, Gisburn
Wedding Venue
- Eaves Hall, West Bradford
- West Tower Wedding Venue, Aughton
- Wyre Weddings - Mount Pavilion, Fleetwood
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