The finalists have been announced for the 10th Dorset Tourism Awards
After four months of judging, 51 finalists have been announced for the Dorset Tourism Awards, sponsored by Quality in Tourism. The winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony at The Tank Museum on January 26, with successful businesses in many categories fast-tracked into the South West Tourism Excellence Award, announced in March 2023, with possible representation at the 2023 Visit England Awards later in the year.
The 19 award categories cover everything from dog friendly, experiences and cafes to glamping, hotels and accessibility. Winner of Winners, Future of Hospitality, Unsung Hero and Outstanding Contribution to Tourism accolades will be announced on the awards night. More at dorsettourismawards.org.uk
2022/23 Dorset Tourism Awards Finalists
Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award sponsored by Bournemouth University Business School: Birchcroft Hideaway, Bournemouth; Dorset Museum; Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth
B&B and Guesthouse of the Year sponsored by Goadsby: Kelston Guest House, Weymouth; The Brunswick Bed & Breakfast, Weymouth
Business Event of the Year sponsored by NFU Mutual, Bournemouth: Dorset Museum; Lighthouse Poole; Marsham Court Hotel
Café /Tearoom of the Year sponsored by Clipper: Picnic Park Deli, Bournemouth; Seasons Kitchen & Coffee Barn, Ringwood; Taste Café at Dorset Museum. Dorchester
Camping & Caravanning Park of the Year sponsored by Holidaymaker App: Bagwell Farm Touring Park, Weymouth: Longthorns Farm, Wareham; Monkton Wyld Holiday Park
Dog Friendly Business of the Year sponsored by Hoseasons: Golden Acre Jurassic Coastal Lodges, Bridport; Marsham Court Hotel
Eating Out Award sponsored by Black Cow Vodka: Renoufs Cheese & Wine Bar, Wimborne; Restaurant Les Enfants Terribles, Weymouth; The Dorset Burger Company, Weymouth
Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award sponsored by Bournemouth Water: Dorset Forest Garden Glamping, Beaminster; Green House Hotel, Bournemouth; The Grange at Oborne, Sherborne. Commended: Shore Campers Campervan Hire
Experience of the Year: Get Lost Powerboat Training, Poole; Alpaca Waking Experience, Longthorns Farm; Shore Campers Canpervan Hire, Bournemouth. Commended: The Saltwater Sauna, Sandbanks
Glamping Business of the Year sponsored by Anytime Booking: Dorset Forest Garden Glamping; Hollands Farmhouse Dorset, Dorchester
Holiday Park of the Year sponsored by Tozers: Durdle Door Holidays Park, Lulworth; Hoburne Park, Christchurch
Hotel of the Year sponsored by Mews: Captain’s Club Hotel, Christchurch; The Grange at Oborne; The King’s Arms, Dorchester; The Pig on the Beach, Swanage. Commended: Marsham Court Hotel; RNLI College, Poole
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year sponsored by Booking.com: Dorset Museum; Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park, Poole; Lighthouse Poole
New Tourism Business Award sponsored by Visit Dorset: Coppet Hill Partners, Bridport: The Bide, Milton Abbas
Resilience & Innovation Award sponsored by Saffery Champness: Bagwell Farm Touring Park, Weymouth; Lighthouse Poole
Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year sponsored by Touch Stay; Burnbake Forest Lodges & Campsite, Corfe Castle; Hollands Farmhouse Dorset; Lulworth Holidays, Woodside Lodge; The Bide, Milton Abbas
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year: Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park, Verwood; Museum of East Dorset, Wimborne; Nothe Fort, Weymouth
Tourism Event/Festival of the Year: Inside Out Dorset/Activate Performing Arts; Sherborne Abbey Festival. Commended: Christmas 2021/We Are Weymouth
