England’s tourism “Oscars” unveiled

The best places to stay and visit in England were announced at a glittering ceremony in Liverpool last night.

Organised by VisitBritain and sponsored by The Caravan Club, The Enjoy England Awards for Excellence are the annual tourism ‘Oscars’ for English holidays and this year’s winners include a sixteenth century restaurant with rooms in Devon, Europe’s largest free airshow in Sunderland, an environmentally sustainable villa and restaurant in Norfolk and a children’s attraction and story centre in Buckinghamshire.

The full list of winners is available on enjoyengland.com. Hugh Taylor, VisitEngland chairman said: “The Enjoy England Awards for Excellence highlight the rising quality and diversity of holiday experiences on offer in England. From foodie gems and unique attractions to magnificent hotels and sustainable B&B’s, England is an exciting world-class tourism destination, in which to discover something new. We are proud to honour the people behind those outstanding tourism businesses who play a vital role in encouraging visitors to holiday in England.”

Director General of The Caravan Club, Trevor Watson said: “We’re delighted to witness how fast standards in English tourism are rising. As a major player, we know that quality counts and are proud to sponsor these awards, which reward the cream of English tourism. I congratulate each and every winner for their fantastic achievement and all the hard work that this accolade represents.”