Finalists of The Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026 Announced

Marketing Lancashire has 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.”

Lancashire Business View are media partners for the event.

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 and 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 and Harrison Drury.  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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