Nottingham Venues has been named as a finalist in two categories at the 2026 Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards. The company has been shortlisted in the Business Events Venue of the Year category, while its 4* Orchard Hotel has been named as a finalist in the Hotel of the Year category.
Organised by Visit Nottinghamshire, the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards celebrate excellence across the county’s tourism, leisure, culture and hospitality sectors. The awards showcase best practice and highlight the organisations and individuals making a significant contribution to the region’s visitor economy.
Nottingham Venues locations include the Orchard Hotel, East Midlands Conference Centre, Jubilee Hotel and Conferences, Castle Meadow Central and Campus Venues. All are located within the University of Nottingham campus grounds and collectively welcome tens of thousands of business and leisure guests each year.
The company has invested heavily in its venues in recent years to ensure it continues to deliver an excellent guest experience. This commitment to quality and innovation is reflected in its shortlisting for Business Events Venue of the Year.
The Orchard Hotel’s nomination also follows a £1 million refurbishment project completed earlier this year, which saw the lobby, bar and Bramley’s Restaurant transformed into modern, welcoming spaces. Bramley’s has since been relaunched as a dining destination in its own right, with a new menu focused on high-quality, locally sourced produce, and has already received an AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence.
Stephanie Moss-Pearce, Director of Marketing at Nottingham Venues, said: “Being named as a finalist in two categories is fantastic recognition for our teams who work tirelessly to provide outstanding experiences for every guest.
“We are especially pleased to see The Orchard Hotel shortlisted after its recent transformation, which has already been so well received by our guests. We are looking forward to celebrating with colleagues from across the region’s tourism and hospitality sector at the awards evening.”
The winners of the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards will be announced at a ceremony on 12 March 2026 at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall.
