In South East England we love to celebrate tourism excellence. On one hand it's very easy to do, as we have such an outstanding array of businesses that fit the bill! On the other hand, there are too many amazing businesses across the destination to acknowledge them all!
Each year the Beautiful South Awards celebrates the cream of the South East’s tourism industry, celebrating the top places to stay, visit and enjoy across the region, awarding Gold, Silver, Bronze and Commended in recognition for the work undertaken over the past year. These awards celebrate the tourism businesses that go that extra mile, creating visitor experiences that customers enjoy time and time again. They celebrate great places to stay with an extra special warm South East welcome and places to eat that champion local producers and seasonal produce. They also honour some of the top events happening within the destination that you just shouldn't miss and those businesses within the industry that are bringing about change in sustainability, inclusivity, staff training and development.
Take a look and discover this years award-winning hotels, top places to visit and events that will be pulling in the visitors for 2024. See what an award-winning destination South East England is. Why not include some of them in your holiday and days out plans, using the list below or at the bottom of the page, you'll find a host of accommodation choices, attractions to visit, places to eat and even to get married in!
The Visit England national awards takes place in June annually with most gold winners below going forward to these awards. Take a look and discover how the regional award-winners faired at the national awards. A massive congratulation to them, choosen from hundreds of tourism businesses across England.
Congratulations to all the 2024 award-winners, a massive thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to make the South East an award-winning destination to work in, visit and holiday in.
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Holiday Village
Fordingbridge
Five-star, award-winning facilities and the breathtaking forest on your doorstep - the ideal combination for a long weekend, midweek break or longer holiday.
Hotel
Fareham
Adjacent to M27 jct 9, equidistant from Portsmouth and Southampton. Extensive leisure facilities and excellent conference and banqueting facilities.
Steam Railway
Tenterden
Images of this picturesque line weaveing between Tenterden and Bodiam. England's finest rural light railway enables visitors to experience travel & service from a bygone age aboard beautifully restored Victorian coaches and locomotives.
Vineyard
PULBOROUGH
Awarded Winery of the Year 2018, the beautiful family-run Wiston Estate offers Wine Tours by appointment from their vineyard nestled in the heart of the rolling South Downs in West Sussex. Each tour concludes with a guided tasting of their English…
Tourist Information Centres
Winchester
Winchester's award winning Tourist Information Centre is located in the Victorian Guildhall building on The Broadway. The large centre offers a wide range of services and the qualified, friendly team have an excellent knowledge of the area…
Castle / Fort
Maidstone
Set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, Leeds Castle is the perfect backdrop to your day out. The historic castle, glorious gardens, attractions and programme of events awaits visitors.
Hotel
SHANKLIN
The Clifton’s privileged location on the clifftop offers an amazing sea view and makes it an ideal retreat for those in search for tranquillity. Stunning sea views can be enjoyed from the lounge and the lovely garden offering the perfect visual…
Static Units
CHICHESTER
Seal Bay Resort, formerly Bunn Leisure, is a multi-award-winning holiday park on the South Coast. Ideal for family beach holidays, self-catering breaks and much more! Split into 4 areas of Warner Farm (Touring & Camping) Green Lawns, White Sands and…
Music Hall
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Guildhall is one of the premier event and entertainment venues on the South Coast, with a star-studded programme of performances all year round.
Self-Catering
Chipping Norton
Five award-winning luxury self-catering holiday cottages, each sleeps 2 – 4 adults, lovingly converted old stone farm buildings set in 70 acres of meadow and woodland. An exquisite and tranquil base for exploring the Oxfordshire Cotswolds.
Museum
Birchington
The Powell-Cotton Museum offers an exciting, fun and interactive day out for all. There are incredible natural history displays, featuring animals from the African and Asian continents in world-famous dioramas as well as fascinating displays of…
Historic House / Palace
Milton Keynes
Once Britain’s Best Kept Secret, today Bletchley Park is a heritage site and vibrant tourist attraction. Open daily, visitors can explore some of the iconic WW2 Codebreaking Huts and Blocks and marvel at the astonishing achievements of the…
Self-Catering
Horsham
Walnut Studio, Walnut Cottage & Walnut Barn – luxury, fully furnished and serviced properties on the outskirts of Horsham available to rent individually or together for 2-16+ guests. In-house fine dining service available by arrangement. Wellness…
Restaurant
Basingstoke
Take time out to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea in our 2 AA Rosette Glasshouse Restaurant or on the garden terrace with stunning views over the back lawn.
Vineyard
Ditchling, Hassocks
Ridgeview was established in 1995 and is renowned as a pioneer in emerging English sparkling wine industry. We offer tours, tastings and corporate hire at our state of the art winery, which overlooks the South Downs National Park.
Garden
HAYWARDS HEATH
Wakehurst Place and the interactive Millennium Seed Bank exhibition are the perfect answer for visitors of all ages, whatever time of the year. Open all year.
Country / Royal Park
Riseley, Reading
Wellington Country Park, ‘The Biggest Outdoor play in Berkshire’, was established in 1974 by the Eighth Duke and Duchess of Wellington. Set in 350 acres of beautiful parklands off the A33 between Basingstoke and Reading, Wellington Country Park…
Country House Hotel
Basingstoke
Oakley Hall offers 47 elegant bedrooms in both the main house and the converted 19th century stable block. Bedrooms have been individually designed and furnished to a very high standard complete with every modern convenience.
Tourist Information Centres
Eton's Information Centre can provide you with up to date and relevant information for your stay in Eton and around the surrounding area. Pick up your free Eton walkway brochure and browse our shop for souvenirs.
Camping & Caravan Site
Lymington
Shorefield Country Park is set in a fabulous location 800 metres from the coast with the New Forest just 2 miles inland.