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The annual winners of the Visit England accolades for 2018 have recently been announced. Each year Visit England awards accolades to visitor attractions in the categories of; Welcome, Hidden Gem, Best Told Story, Quality Food and Drink, and Gold (for all round performance). Each accolade is awarded based on the Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme Assessment and the score received. The awards are now in their 5th year.
VisitEngland Director Andrew Stokes said of the awards:
“England is home to world-class attractions right across the country, welcoming visitors throughout the year and offering experiences of the highest quality including excellent food and drink and outstanding customer service. It is also really fantastic to see these accolades recognising the work of those employees, managers and owners who make sure that all who pass through their doors have a truly memorable experience.”
Congratulations to the Tower of London who received a Gold Award for all round excellence.
Kirklinton Hall & Gardens in Cumbria (pictured below) received the accolade for its welcome, as did Winterbourne House and Garden in Birmingham and The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland.
You can see the full list of winners here.
Both the Alnwick Garden and Winterbourne House & Garden have also been shortlisted for the forthcoming UK Heritage Awards 2019 hosted by Visit Heritage on 25th March at the Grocers’ Hall in London where the winners in each category will be announced.
The UK Heritage awards celebrate the best of UK heritage and hospitality. The full shortlist is as follows:
Full Shortlist 2019
Malvern Hills
Askham Hall
The Alnwick Garden
Chillingham Castle
Hever Castle
Petwood Hotel
Thirlestane Castle
The Guild Chapel
Back to backs
Harvington Hall
78 Derngate
Orlean’s House Gallery
The Listed Property Owners Club
Althorp
Castle Howard
Stonehenge
Royal Scots Club
Blenheim Palace
St Giles House
Bamburgh Castle
Broughton Hall
Adlington Hall
Dunvegan Castle
Winterbourne House & Garden
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Blenheim Palace is only 8 miles from Oxford, and boasts more than 300 years of history to discover and over 2000 acres of beautiful parkland to explore.
Adlington Hall, the home of the Leghs of Adlington, since 1315, was built on the site of a Hunting Lodge, which stood in the Forest of Macclesfield in 1040. The two oak trees still stand and support the east end of the hall, which was built between 1450 and 1505.
Historic Home, available for exclusive private hire, perfect for house parties, family stays or weddings. Set in 3,000 acres of stunning Yorkshire Dales countryside.
300 year old historic house & garden near York. Open to the public, including farm shop, gift shops, garden centre, cafés and adventure playground.
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