Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards 2023/24
Tourism gems, fantastic venues, must-see attractions and unsung heroes are today named as finalists in the 2023/4 Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards.
Organised by Marketing Cheshire the awards recognise excellence and outstanding achievement in the region’s visitor economy.
The awards give accommodation providers, eateries and much-loved attractions the chance to show why they are a must-visit as well as highlighting just why the region’s tourism sector is among the nation’s finest.
The ceremony will be held at Chester Cathedral on Thursday 21st March. Drinks reception starts 6.45pm, Dress Code: Black Tie.
Some of the winners will go on to represent Cheshire at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.
Trevor Brocklebank, Chair of Marketing Cheshire and Deputy Chair of Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership said: “It has been another year of exceptional entries and everyone shortlisted exemplifies the work that goes on to ensure Cheshire and Warrington is a truly wonderful place to live and visit.
“Our region welcomes over 36.3 million visitors each year creating a visitor economy valued at over £3.7 billion and the finalists all play a role in this. Judges now have the unenviable task of choosing winners in each category.”
Tickets for the Marketing Cheshire Awards 2023/24 on 21 March have now closed. If you have any questions relating to the awards, please contact events@cheshireandwarrington.com
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Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award |
Chester Cathedral |
Lion Salt Works |
National Trust, Quarry Bank |
Storyhouse |
Best Tourism Marketing Project of the Year |
Chester Mystery Plays 2023 |
Judith Kerr 100: The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog at Tatton Park |
Make A Sploosh at BeWILDerwood This Summer |
Wondrous Place, Chester Zoo |
Business Events Venue of the Year |
Chester Cathedral |
Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa |
The Engine Rooms |
Wychwood Park Hotel & Golf Club |
Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year |
Bradley Hall Rural Escapes |
Lady Heyes Holiday Park |
Manor Wood Country Caravan Park |
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award |
Anderton Boat Lift & Visitor Centre (Canal & River Trust) |
Chester Cathedral |
Chester Zoo |
Just So Festival |
The Hive at 52 |
Experience of the Year |
A Taste of Chester Food Walking Tour, Tours Around Chester |
Dark Chester Tour |
Tower Tour, Chester Cathedral |
Large Hotel of the Year (Sponsored by Chester BID Company) |
Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa |
Rookery Hall Hotel and Spa |
The Chester Grosvenor |
Pub of the Year |
The Lion at Malpas |
The Pheasant Inn |
The Swan at Tarporley |
The Vicarage, Cranage |
Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year |
Capesthorne Hall |
Cheshire Boutique Bathhouse |
Enjoy the Pause Holiday Home - Pause UK |
Small Serviced Accommodation Provider of the Year |
Cheshire Boutique Bathhouse |
The Bear's Paw, Warmingham |
The Hive at 52 |
The Lion at Malpas |
The Old Post Office by Deuce Hotels Ltd |
The Pheasant Inn |
The Swan at Tarporley |
Taste of Cheshire Award |
Artezzan Restaurant & Bar |
New Chester Market |
Nunsmere Hall Hotel |
Pastry Pédaleur |
The Forge Chester |
Warrington Market |
Team of the Year |
Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement |
The Ice Cream Farm |
Arkle, The Chester Grosvenor |
The Plant Team, Chester Zoo |
The Sales & Marketing Team, Wychwood Park Hotel & Golf Club |
The Spa Team at Rookery Hall Hotel and Spa |
Volunteers, Storyhouse |
Unsung Hero Award |
Abbi Beddal, Oddfellows Chester |
Alex McGinn, Chester Zoo |
Archie Thompson, Flat Cap Hotels |
Barry Littler, The Chester Grosvenor |
Jacob Maudsley, Storyhouse |
John Budworth, Norton Priory Museum and Gardens |
Peter Rosenfeld, BusyBus |
Stephan Swiegers, The North Wing at Combermere Abbey |
Visitor Attraction of the Year |
Chester Cathedral |
Beeston Castle and Woodland Park |
Cheshire Outdoors Group |
Norton Priory Museum and Gardens |
Chester Zoo |
Escapism Chester |
The Ice Cream Farm |
Walton Hall and Gardens |
Wedding Venue of the Year |
Chester Zoo |
Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa |
Peckforton Castle |
Walton Hall and Gardens |
Rookery Hall Hotel and Spa |
Wychwood Park Hotel |
Key Dates | |
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23 June 2023 | Applications open |
13 July 2023 | Applicant online workshop |
1 September 2023 | Applications deadline |
8 September 2023 | 1st round ‘remote’ judging |
Early October 2023 | Finalists announced |
Early October -10 November 2023 | 2nd round ‘in person’ judging |
21 March 2024 | Awards night / winners announced |
June 2024 | Visit England Awards for Excellence 2024 |
Sponsoring the Awards
The success of these annual awards is due to the support of our sponsors who have worked with us over years to celebrate the success of Cheshire’s visitor economy. This year is no different and there are a number of sponsorship opportunities available. Sponsorship of the awards is a great way to promote your business to over 300 key decision makers from the tourism industry, raise your brand profile and showcase your product, service or business to businesses across Cheshire.
To find out more about sponsoring our awards please contact awards@marketingcheshire.co.uk
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Awards 2022/23 Winners
The winners have been announced for the Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards 2022/23 with some going on to be entered into the national Visit England Awards for Excellence in June 2023.
See the winners