Gold Award-Winning
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 2023. 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!
On the 7th June 2023 the Visit England national awards took place 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 2023 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
Hayling Island
This well-known, quality resort offers catered Adult Only and Family breaks with a superb range of facilities and services in an attractive and secluded location.
Hotel
Fareham
Adjacent to M27 jct 9, equidistant from Portsmouth and Southampton. Extensive leisure facilities and excellent conference and banqueting facilities.
Tourist Information Centres
Margate
The Information Centre is located at the start of the Harbour Arm next to the Turner Contemporary art gallery
Glamping
Aylesford
Ideally located close to both Maidstone and the Medway Towns our Shepherds Hut,Festival Tent and themed Bell Tents are perfect for short breaks,romantic getaways, or longer self-catering holidays in the Kent countryside.
Sports Ground
Lewes
Plumpton Racecourse is one of the most successful smaller jump racecourses in the country, staging sixteen National Hunt meetings from September to May.
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.
Historic House / Palace
Woodstock
Birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and home to the Duke of Marlborough, Blenheim Palace, one of the finest baroque houses in England, is set in over 2,000 acres of landscaped gardens
Science Centre
Morn Hill, Winchester
Winchester Science Centre is more than a day out. It’s a chance to spark your children’s curiosity in science which could lead them on an exciting journey for life! Situated in the stunning South Downs National Park, this exciting family destination…
Water Mill
WHITCHURCH
A gem of industrial heritage in beautiful, rural Hampshire, Whitchurch Silk Mill is a 19th century water mill that weaves English silk fabrics using 19th century machinery. The Mill is open to the public and is one of Hampshire's hidden gems.
Animal Collection / Zoo
Alfriston
Widely known as the best small zoo in Europe, Drusillas Park offers a fun-tastic day out that includes hundreds of exotic animals, from monkeys and meerkats to penguins and pandas.
Tourist Information Centres
EASTBOURNE
The helpful staff at the town's Tourist Information Centre are eagerly awaiting your enquiries about sunny Eastbourne and the county of Sussex.
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…
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.
Civil Licensed Venues
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.
Holiday Village
Bembridge
Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, is perfectly perched next to its own beautiful beach with easy access to everything that makes the Isle of Wight gorgeous.
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…
Camping & Caravan Site
CHICHESTER
Award winning, friendly, family run campsite with helpful staff, respect for the environment and our modern facilities near to some of the South Coast’s best sandy beaches & dunes makes Stubcroft a unique holiday destination.
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.
Self-Catering
Oxford
Greyfriars Hideaway comprises two exclusive 17th Century, private & secure 5 Star Gold luxury self catering properties in the very heart of Oxford just minutes walk from all the tourist attractions.
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.
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