Cumbria Tourism Awards 2025

The results of the Cumbria Tourism Awards 2025 are in! This annual event celebrates the very best of Cumbrian hospitality – highlighting some of the very best places for visitors to the Lake District, Cumbria to sample during their trip.

With the winners spanning all corners of the county, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding where to visit next!

Take a look at the winners delivering world-class experiences especially for you and find your inspiration for your next visit to this incredible place…

The 2025 winners:

• B&B and Guest House of the Year, sponsored by Harrison Drury - Winner: Lindeth Fell Country House
• Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year, sponsored by Burnetts - Winner: Park Cliffe;  Highly commended: The Quiet Site
• Experience of the Year, sponsored by Reeds - Winner: Shed One Distillery - Make Your Own Distilled Spirit
• Large Visitor Attraction of the Year, sponsored by Dodd & Co - Winner: Muncaster Castle, Gardens and Hawk & Owl Centre
• Makers and Producers Award, sponsored by The Cumberland - Winner: Pure Lakes Skincare
• New Tourism Business of the Year, sponsored by Thomson Hayton Winkley - Winner: Grange Bridge Cottage
• Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award, sponsored by Cumberland Council - Winner: The Dock Museum; Highly commended: Bendrigg Trust
• Pub of the Year, sponsored by Napthens - Winner: The Brackenrigg Inn
• Regenerative Tourism Award. sponsored by Westmorland and Furness Council - Winner: Castlerigg Hall Caravan Camping Glamping
• The Sheila Hensman Unsung Hero Award, presented by Peter Hensman/The Hensman Family - Winner: Peter Hill, Cumbrian Heavy Horses
• Taste of Cumbria Casual Dining Award - Winner: Bassenthwaite Lake Station
• Taste of Cumbria Fine Dining Award, sponsored by Lamont Pridmore - Winner: SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel
• Small Visitor Attraction of the Year, sponsored by Lake District National Park - Winner: Quaker Tapestry Museum
• Wedding Venue of the Year, sponsored by H&H Reeds Insurance - Winner: Eden Barn Ltd; Highly commended: Hidden River Barn
• Small Hotel of the Year, sponsored by Colliers - Winner: Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant
• Large Hotel of the Year, sponsored by Christie and Co - Winner: Another Place, The Lake
• Self Catering Accommodation of the Year, presented by Virgin Experience Days - Winner: Netherby Hall
• Bernard Gooch Award, presented by Jim Walker - Winner: Tracy Hodgson, The Ruskin Museum