The shortlist of finalists for the 2024 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards has been revealed, showcasing excellence and outstanding achievement across the area’s tourism and hospitality sector.
Finalists have been announced in 14 awards categories celebrating the best of the local visitor economy, ranging from hotels, B&Bs and campsites to pubs, visitor attractions and unique experiences.
Matlock Farm Park has been shortlisted for a total of three awards, including the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award, Team of the Year, and Visitor Attraction of the Year.
Shortlisted businesses will now go forward to the final round of independent judging before winners are revealed at a glittering awards ceremony at the Museum of Making in Derby next March.
Organised by Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, in collaboration with Visit Derby as the region’s official Local Visitor Economy Partnership, the 2024 awards celebrate the success and resilience of tourism businesses whilst highlighting the sector’s vital contribution to the local economy.
The 2024 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards are sponsored by digital solutions company Destination Core and Derbyshire-based C W Sellors Fine Jewellery & Luxury Watches, who will be designing and handcrafting luxury bespoke awards for all Gold winners.
Following the awards ceremony, Gold winners in each of the 13 core categories will automatically progress onto the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2024, which represent the highest accolades in English tourism.
Jo Dilley, MD of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, says: “The Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards are a celebration of the passionate, hardworking and innovative businesses who continually raise the bar of our world-class tourism offer.
“Not only do the awards showcase the sheer quality of our tourism experiences to visitors from across the country, but they also serve as a timely reminder of the value of our visitor economy and the important role the industry plays in making the destination such a great place to live, work and visit.
“We’ve received a record number of applications this year and reaching this impressive lift of finalists is an achievement in itself. We look forward to celebrating with our finalists and partners at the awards ceremony in 2024.”
The 2024 Shortlist
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
- Hoe Grange Holidays, Brassington
- LEVEL Centre, Rowsley
- Matlock Farm Park, Matlock
B&B Guest House of the Year
- The Coach House, Derby
- Sheldon House, Monyash
- Underleigh House B&B, Hope
Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the year
- Darwin Forest Lodges, Matlock
- Longnor Wood Holiday Park, Longnor, nr Buxton
- Rivendale Lodge Retreat, Ashbourne
Ethical, Responsible, and Sustainable Tourism Award
- Hoe Grange Holidays, Brassington
- Manor House Farm Cottages, Bakewell
- Pure Outdoor, Bamford
Experience of the Year
- Great British Car Journey, Ambergate
- Pub Tours Ltd, Darley Dale
- Pure Outdoor, Bamford
Hotel of the Year
- The Maynard, Grindleford
- Peak Edge Hotel, Chesterfield
- Wildhive Callow Hall, Ashbourne
New Tourism Business of the Year
- The Bull I’ Th’ Thorn, nr Buxton
- Muse Escapes Ltd, Buxton
- Pub Tours Ltd, Darley Dale
Pub of the Year
- The Blind Bull, Great Longstone
- The George, Hathersage
- The Prince of Wales, Baslow
Self-Catering Accommodation of the year
- Hoe Grange Holidays, Brassington
- Stainsborough Hall Ltd, Carsington
- Waterside Barn, Bradbourne
Taste of the Peak District, Derbyshire and Derby Award
- Fischer’s Baslow Hall, Baslow
- The Maynard, Grindleford
- The Patternmakers, Duffield
Team of the Year
- The George, Hathersage
- Matlock Farm Park, Matlock
- Muse Escapes, Buxton
Tourism Young Achiever
- Helena Smith Parucker, The Museum of Making
- Steph Taylor, Atlantik Inns
- Emma West, Longbow Bars and Restaurants
Unsung Hero
- Adrian Gagea, Longbow Bars and Restaurants
- Alan Hobson, The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop
- Jane Redfern, Wildhive Callow Hall
Visitor Attraction of the Year
- The Children’s Country House at Sudbury, Sudbury
- Matlock Farm Park, Matlock
- The Museum of Making, Derby
