A number of Tourism for All members have been recognised in the upcoming South West Excellence Tourism Awards. The awards, which recognises tourism businesses from across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall, with this year’s finalists now being revealed.
All the finalists will then find out whether they have won Gold, Silver or Bronze at an award ceremony on 14th March and those nominated will go on to represent the region at the national Visit England awards later in the year.
This year, several Tourism for All members have been nominated across a number of different categories, including:
WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire | Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award and Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
Marsham Court Hotel, Dorset | Business Events Venue of the Year
Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire | Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award
Mountain Lodge, Somerset | Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
Marsham Court Hotel
Hotel
The award winning, family owned and operated Marsham Court Hotel overlooks Bournemouth Bay and is just a five minute walk to Bournemouth beach and the town centre. The hotel offers free parking for guests who book direct with the hotel.
WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Animals & Nature
Slimbridge Wetland Centre is run by WWT, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust – the UK’s leading wetland conservation charity, which was founded by Sir Peter Scott. All of WWT’s Wetland Centres – including Slimbridge, exist to fulfil founder Peter Scott’s vision of connecting people with nature, so Slimbridge make it their principle that wetlands and wildlife are accessible to everyone.
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Forest
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, known internationally for its spectacular autumn colour display, is one of the finest collections of temperate trees and shrubs in the world.
Mountain Lodge
Accessible Accommodation
Luxury disabled holiday accommodation with a specialist anti allergy interior.