Finalists of The Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026 Announced
Today, Marketing Lancashire, the county’s Local Visitor Economy Partnership, announced the finalists in the annual Lancashire Tourism Awards, the only county-wide awards for tourism and hospitality businesses.
Between today’s announcement and the awards ceremony, to be held in February 2026, the finalists will progress through a number of stages including mystery shopping, announced visits and interviews with the independent Lancashire Tourism Award 2026 judges.
Vikki Harris, Marketing and Partnership Director of Marketing Lancashire said “Today’s finalists showcase the best in class in Lancashire. The applications have undergone a rigorous shortlisting process which is mapped against nationally set criteria, and we hope that they will be delighted to hear that they have earned a spot in the county’s most prestigious tourism and hospitality awards.
“They will now go through to the next stages of the awards process, with many being mystery shopped, and all of them invited along to meet our esteemed panel of judges in November.
“Our judges will consider all the evidence, reports and interviews before selecting the winners of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026.
“Congratulations to all this year’s finalists, you’ve risen to the challenge and are now on your way to winning a prestigious Lancashire Tourism Award. We wish you all the best and look forward to celebrating your achievements at the award ceremony in February 2026.”
The finalists announced today are:
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award*
Brickhouse Farm Cottages, Hambleton
Sandcastle Waterpark Blackpool
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Burscough
Business Events Venue of the Year*
Burnley Football Club
North End Events at Preston North End FC
Stanley House Hotel & Spa, Mellor
The Wellbeing Farm, Edgworth
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year*
Claylands Park, Cabus
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing & Camping, Greenhalgh
The Secret Garden Glamping, Skelmersdale
Cultural Venue / Organisation
The Dukes, Lancaster
The Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens, Lytham
The Whitaker Museum and Gallery, Rawtenstall
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Dog Friendly Business of the Year
Affinity Lancashire, Fleetwood
Brackenthwaite Holidays, Yealand Redmayne
HAPPA- Horses and Ponies Protection Association, Briercliffe
The Lawrence, Padiham
Experience of the Year*
Bowland & Bay – Artisan Foodie Adventures, Scorton
HAPPA- Horses and Ponies Protection Association, Briercliffe
Lancaster Walks, Talks & Tours
Family owned / run business
Brickhouse Farm Cottages, Hambleton
Elgin Hotel / Hotel Sheraton, Blackpool
Moss Wood Caravan Park, Cockerham
sō-lō, Aughton
Thornton Hall Country Park, Thornton-in-Craven
Hotel Wedding Venue of the Year
Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort, Burnley
Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa, Clayton-le-Moors
Ribby Hall Weddings, Wrea Green
Stanley House Hotel & Spa, Mellor
Large Hotel of the Year*
Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, Barton
Big Blue Hotel, Pleasure Beach Resort, Blackpool
Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort, Burnley
Holiday Inn Blackpool
Hotel Sheraton, Blackpool
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year*
Farmer Teds Farm Park, Ormskirk
Mrs Dowsons Farm Park, Clayton-le-Dale
Pleasure Beach Resort, Blakcpool
Sandcastle Waterpark, Blackpool
Showtown Blackpool
New Tourism Business of the Year*
Go Ape Blackburn
Park Hall Hotel and Spa, Charnock Richard
The Bath Morecambe
Pub of the Year*
Assheton Arms, Downham
Britannia Tap & Grill, Oswaldtwistle
The Black Bull, Old Langho
The Royal Dyche, Burnley
Regenerative Tourism Award*
Eight at Gazegill by Doug Crampton, Rimington
The Wellbeing Farm, Edgworth
Self Catering Accommodation*
Brackenthwaite Holidays, Yealand Redmayne
Cuthbert Hill Farm, Chipping
Laythams Holiday Lets Retreat, Slaidburn
Small Serviced Accommodation of the Year*
Greendale Teahouse & Rooms, Chatburn
The Lawrence, Padiham
The Royal at Heysham – Part of Thwaites
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year*
Astley Hall Museum, Coach House and Park, Chorley
Cedar Farm, Mawdesley
Horses and Ponies Protection Association, Briercliffe
The Hole in Wand Blackpool
Taste of Lancashire Award*
Bertram’s Restaurant, Burnley
Eight at Gazegill by Doug Crampton, Rimington
Greendale Teahouse & Rooms, Chatburn
Lakeside Kitchen, Brickhouse Farm Cottages, Hambleton
The White Bull at Oswaldtwistle
Wedding Venue of the Year
Beeston Manor, Hoghton
Brockholes Nature Reserve, Samlesbury
The Glass House, Staining
The Wellbeing Farm, Edgworth
Wennington Hall, Wennington
*Winners in these categories will have the opportunity to go through to the national Visit England Awards for Excellence.
The finalists for the Unsung Hero Award, celebrating an individual for their commitment to hospitality in Lancashire, is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
The award categories of Small Event, Large Event and Hospitality & Tourism Student Award will remain open until 12th September 2025 and the finalists in these categories will be announced at the end of September. This allows the wonderful events taking place over the summer months to enter the awards.
The Taste Producer Awards, which are carried out in conjunction with Booths, will open for application in September with finalists announced during December.
Eight at Gazegill, winners from last year’s New Tourism Business awards went on to win Bronze in their category at the Visit England Awards for Excellence 2025. The team were one of only three winners recognised from 128 entries into the national awards for the category. With over 1800 entries into the Awards for Excellence and 21 competitions in the mix, the achievement for the team at Eight at Gazegill is outstanding.
Early sponsors for the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026 include Links Signs and Graphics, North Lancs Training Group, Burnley FC Conference and Events, Harrison Drury, Insight6, B&D Print Services, Lancashire Business View and Musique. If you are interested in sponsoring or supporting the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026 please email Maria Moriarty Eames on [email protected]
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