First finalists of Lancashire Tourism Awards 2027 announced today
The first group of finalists in the running for the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2027, were announced today (Tuesday 21 July) by awards organisers and leaders of the county’s LVEP (Local Visitor Economy Partnership), Marketing Lancashire.
The annual Lancashire Tourism Awards celebrate the very best of Lancashire’s tourism and hospitality sector and are a stepping stone to the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.
The Lancashire Tourism Awards 2027 ceremony will be held at King George’s Hall in Blackburn on Wednesday 10 February 2027, with Headline Sponsor Blackpool & The Fylde College and Destination Sponsor Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Between now and the ceremony next February many of the finalists will be visited by secret shoppers, and all finalists will be interviewed by the Lancashire Tourism Awards expert judges; panels of experienced, impartial, tourism industry and business professionals from Lancashire and beyond.
Vikki Harris, Director of Marketing and Partnerships at Marketing Lancashire, said: “Each year, the Lancashire Tourism Awards shine a spotlight on the very best tourism and hospitality businesses across the county, and this year’s entrants have once again demonstrated why Lancashire is such a world-class destination. From outstanding customer service and exceptional quality to memorable visitor experiences, the standard of applications is impressive.
“Throughout the judging process, the applicants’ customer service, operations, marketing activity, accessibility and sustainability credentials are examined. Many will also be visited or mystery shopped, and all will have the opportunity to meet with our expert judging panels, with the process aligned to VisitEngland’s nationally recognised standards and guidelines.
“As always, our finalists represent the breadth and strength of Lancashire’s visitor economy. They include well-established businesses that continue to innovate and grow, alongside exciting new ventures that are already making a real impact, delighting visitors and building strong customer loyalty from the very beginning.”
“We wish them all luck on their awards journey and can’t wait to congratulate the winners at the ceremony next year, in the beautifully renovated King George’s Hall in Blackburn.”
The first group of finalists are:
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism*
Affinity Lancashire, Fleetwood
Axes to Ashes, Colne
Sandcastle Waterpark Blackpool
The Bond Hotel, Blackpool
Business Events Venue*
Burnley Football Club Conference & Events
Holmes Mill, Clitheroe
Stanley House Hotel & Spa, Mellor
Wedding & Events at Ribby Hall Village, Wrea Green
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park*
Bay View Holiday Park, Carnforth
Donkey Creek Farm Caravan Park, Freckleton
Little Oakhurst Boutique Glamping, Clitheroe
Stanley Villa Farm Fishing & Camping, Greenhalgh
The Secret Garden Glamping, Skelmersdale
Cultural Venue / Organisation
Burnley Mechanics Theatre
The Harris (Preston City Council), Preston
The Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens, Lytham
The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery, Rawtenstall
Towneley Hall Museum & Art Gallery, Burnley
Winter Gardens Blackpool
Dog Friendly Business
Affinity Lancashire, Fleetwood
Horses and Ponies Protection Association, Briercliffe
The Lawrence, Padiham
Experience of the Year*
Go Ape Rivington – Treetop Challenge
Inch Perfect Trials – Motorcycle Trials Bike Experience Day, Whitewell
Live History – The Georgian & Regency Tour of Lancaster
Family owned/run business
1842 & Ivory Tower, Preston
Aroma Asian Restaurant, Burnley
Little Italy Truly Authentic, Colne
The Fence Gate, Fence
Hotel Wedding Venue
Fence Gate Lodge, Fence
Mitton Hall, Mitton
Stanley House Hotel & Spa, Mellor
The Clifton Arms Hotel Lytham
Large Hotel*
Craig Y Don Hotel, Blackpool
Hampton by Hilton Blackburn
Hotel Sheraton, Blackpool
The Clifton Arms Hotel Lytham
The Ruskin Hotel, Blackpool
Large Visitor Attraction*
Pleasure Beach Resort, Blackpool
RSPB Leighton Moss and Morecambe Bay nature reserve, Silverdale
Sandcastle Waterpark Blackpool
The Harris (Preston City Council), Preston
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Burscough
New Tourism Business*
Axes to Ashes, Colne
Bailey Huts, Great Mitton
Beurre Patisserie, St Annes
La Mancha Hall, Ormskirk
Longridge House, Longridge
Springbank Manor, Darwen
Pub of the Year*
The Coach & Horses, Bolton-by-Bowland
The Fence Gate, Fence
Toll House Inn, Toll House Inn
Self-Catering Accommodation*
Coastal Places – Chymes Holiday Flats, St Annes
Holiday Ribble Valley, Langho
La Mancha Hall, Ormskirk
Laythams Holiday Lets Retreat, Slaidburn
Small Serviced Accommodation*
Fence Gate Lodge, Fence
The Claremont, St Annes
The Coach & Horses, Bolton-by-Bowland
The Lawrence Hotel, Padiham
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year*
Astley Hall, Coach House and Park, Chorley
Go Ape Blackburn
Kingfisher Cruises, Lancaster
Spitfire Visitor Centre, Blackpool
Taste of Lancashire*
Hickory’s Smokehouse, Hutton
Little Italy Truly Authentic, Colne
sō-lō, Aughton
The HAPPA Café, Briercliffe
Wedding Venue
Eaves Hall, West Bradford
The Out Barn, Waddington
Weddings at Ribby Hall Village, Wrea Green
Applications for the categories of Large Event, Small Event, Unsung Hero* and Hospitality and Tourism Student awards do not close until Monday 14 September 2026.
* Winners in these categories have the opportunity to compete in the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2027.
Sponsors of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2027 confirmed so far include returning sponsors: B&D Print Services, Blackpool Gazette, Conferences & Events at Burnley Football Club, Harrison Drury, Insight6, Lancashire Business View, Lancashire Life, Lancashire Post, Lancashire Telegraph, Links Signs & Graphics, NPD, Pure Elegance, PM+M.
If you would like to support or sponsor the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2027, please contact Maria Moriarty-Eames at [email protected].
For more details and application forms for the categories that are still open, go to www.Lancashiretourismawards.com . For all the latest news and updates follow #LTA27 @MarketingLancs on X and on LinkedIn.