2026 Shortlist

Visit Nottinghamshire is delighted to announce the shortlisted finalists for the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards 2026, a prestigious celebration of excellence across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire’s tourism, leisure, culture, and hospitality sectors.

The awards highlight best practice and shine a spotlight on the people and businesses making outstanding contributions to the region’s vibrant visitor economy. From boutique stays and standout attractions to city hotels, event venues, and creative experiences, the wide range of categories reflects the diversity and strength of Nottinghamshire’s tourism landscape.

The awards are delivered by Visit Nottinghamshire, which is accredited by VisitEngland as the LVEP (Local Visitor Economy Partnership) for the region, providing strategic leadership and support for the growth of the visitor economy.

The announcement of the 2026 finalists comes at a time when Nottinghamshire’s visitor economy continues to thrive, with the city and county welcoming 34.96 million visitors over the 2024/25 period and generating an economic value of more than £2.53 billion.

Megan Powell Vreeswijk, Chief Executive of Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and Visit Nottinghamshire, said:
"Tourism in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire is thriving, with record visitor numbers and a visitor economy now valued at more than £2.5 billion. These awards provide an opportunity to showcase the businesses, venues, and individuals who make our county such an exceptional place to visit. The outstanding calibre of this year’s finalists reflects the innovation, creativity, and resilience that define our sector, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements at the awards ceremony in spring 2026."

Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards 2026 – Shortlisted Finalists

Core Categories

 Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award

• Nottingham Playhouse
• Sherwood Observatory
• Sherwood Pines Campsite

 Business Events Venue of the Year

• Cleaver & Wake
• Nottingham Venues
• Renaissance at Kelham Hall

 Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year

• Sherwood Pines Campsite
• Wild Acre Village at Sundown Adventureland
• Wolds Wine Estate

 Experience of the Year

• Eden Hall
• Go Ape!
• Holme Pierrepont Country Park

 Hotel of the Year

• Crowne Plaza Nottingham
• Holiday Inn Nottingham
• Orchard Hotel

 New Tourism Business Award

• Nottingham Mining Heritage Centre
• Splash Art Republic
• Tom Browns

 Pub of the Year

• Malt Cross
• Old Vol
• The Reindeer at Hoveringham

 Regenerative Tourism Award

• Eastwood Hall
• Nottingham Playhouse
• Woodborough Hall

 Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year

• Castle House
• Lavender Cottage
• Village Holidays

Taste of Nottinghamshire – Casual Dining

• Fothergills
• Hickory’s Smokehouse Gamston
• Zaap Thai Street Food

 Taste of Nottinghamshire – Restaurant

• Hemisphere
• Old Vol
• Woodborough Hall

 Unsung Hero Award

• Chez Moore, Sherwood Pines Campsite
• Darren Phillips, DropWorks
• Glennis Robinson, Manor Farm Park & Woodlands

 Visitor Attraction of the Year

• National Justice Museum
• Rufford Abbey Country Park
• The Welbeck Estate

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Regional Categories

Family Friendly Attraction of the Year

• Manor Farm Park & Woodlands
• Sherwood Pines (Forestry England)
• White Post Farm

 Entertainment Venue of the Year – Public Vote

• Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
• Nottingham Playhouse
• Rock City

 Festival & Event of the Year – Public Vote

• Beat The Streets – DHP Family
• Light Night – Nottingham City Council
• Nottingham Castle Christmas Market – It’s in Nottingham
• The Nottingham Waterfront Festival

 Team of the Year

• Bilsthorpe Heritage Trust
• Sherwood Pines Campsite
• Theatre Royal Concert Hall

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The Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards 2026 will culminate in a prestigious spring ceremony, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers for an evening of celebration and recognition, with winners of the core categories also gaining the opportunity to potentially represent Nottingham & Nottinghamshire nationally at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.