VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2020 winners
See all the winners from the 2020 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.

The winners were announced via a special virtual ceremony on 17 August 2020 and were selected from hundreds of tourism businesses across England including hotels, self-catering accommodation, B&Bs, glamping operators, attractions, restaurants, pubs, museums and conference venues.
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
Recognises tourism businesses providing truly memorable visitor experiences for everyone, particularly those with accessibility requirements, and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
B&B and Guest House of the Year
Recognises bed & breakfast and guest house businesses providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Business Events Venue of the Year
Recognises business events venues that demonstrate an excellent understanding of the market, exceeding the expectations of their clients and have a strategic plan for future development within this area, with clear goals.
Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year
Recognises holiday parks, sites and villages providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award
Recognises tourism businesses committed to being sustainable, responsible and ethical in how they operate and interact with customers, the wider community and the environment.
Experience of the Year
Recognises providers of truly memorable and immersive activities for visitors to participate in.
International Tourism Award
Recognises tourism businesses providing truly memorable visitor experiences, particularly for international visitors, and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Large Hotel of the Year
Recognises full service hotels providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
Recognises large visitor attraction businesses providing truly memorable visitor experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
New Tourism Business Award
Recognises high performing new tourism businesses, demonstrating excellent understanding of their market, exceeding the expectations of their customers with clear plans for future development.
Pub of the Year
Recognises pubs that make a significant contribution to tourism in their area, with a food and drink offering that includes quality locally sourced produce.
Self Catering Accommodation of the Year
Recognises self catering accommodation businesses providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Small Hotel of the Year
Recognises small serviced accommodation businesses providing truly memorable guest experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
Recognises small visitor attraction businesses providing truly memorable visitor experiences and demonstrating excellence across every aspect of the business.
Taste of England Award
Recognises businesses within the tourism industry that offer food, beverage and service innovation and excellence.
International Distribution Award
The International Distribution Award recognises destinations and projects committed to increasing the international distribution of tourism products within their destination(s).
Travel Content Award
The Travel Content Award recognises the contribution that media and influencers make in championing the amazing experiences on offer around the country.

VisitBritain/Ben Selway
Paul Healy & Mark Barnes, Anywhere We Roam
Silver winner for How to spend a few days visiting Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

VisitBritain/RagnDrone Man/Michael Pendry Les Colombes
Helen Coffey, Independent.co.uk
Bronze winner for Don’t let the Russian Poisonings put you off visiting Salisbury, the UK’s loveliest medieval city
Tourism Superstar
Tourism Superstar recognises individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure visitors to England have an unforgettable experience.
Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award
This special award is presented every year to a person, a body or institution that has contributed something special and unique to tourism in England. Previous recipients have included The Great English Pub, the Harry Potter films, the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games Makers, The Travel Agent, The Royal Shakespeare Company, The Chefs of England and last year’s winners, England’s National Parks.