Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award
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 2022. 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!
Two of the South East businesses have been recognised as the best in the country in the recent Visit England Awards, these are Chichester Festival Theatre, who won Gold in the national competition - Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award and Bletchley Park who won a silver in the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year. A massive well done to both businesses and their teams who work to make their experiences stand out from the crowd.
Congratulations to all the 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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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.
Hotel
Winchester
The four star Holiday Inn hotel in Winchester is the perfect place to stay, whether it be business, leisure or with the family. This gorgeous hotel is located just two miles from the city centre, offering free car parking and close to many local…
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.
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.
Self-Catering
Yarmouth
Tom’s Eco Lodge takes Glamping to the next level with 5 beautiful Safari Tents, 2 Wooden Cabins, 2 Modulogs and 2 Pods – each nestled away in the glorious surroundings of Tapnell Farm.
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.
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
Historic House / Palace
Edenbridge
Childhood home of Anne Boleyn and later of Lord Astor.
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
Burford
Award winning, stylish Cotswold Cottage, exuding old world charm and luxury living. A perfect holiday haven – you’ll never want to leave. Sleeps up to 8; it has two lounges (one with inglenook fireplace), large dining area, kitchen equipped for the
Conferences & Weddings Conferences Category
Maidenhead
By Train from London Paddington Station to Maidenhead Station. Then 10 minutes’ drive/taxi ride.
Countryside, Parks & Gardens
Horsham
One of the finest gardens in Britain, Leonardslee will reopen to the public in March 2018. The Grade 2 listed Italianate style ropery will house dining facilities and become a local attraction for wedding groups and events.
Theatres & Cinemas
Chichester
Situated between the South Downs and the sea, Chichester Festival Theatre is one of the country’s most loved and lively theatres. Come and visit!
‘The jewel in the crown of regional theatres’
DAILY TELEGRAPH
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.
Shopping Centre
Portsmouth
Gunwharf Quays is home to over 95 premium retail outlet stores offering famous brand names at discount prices. If you love to shop then there really is no better place than Gunwharf Quays.
Boat
Portsmouth
Wightlink is the largest ferry operator to the Isle of Wight, operating round the clock, 365 days a year, and offering a choice of three routes across the Solent.
Car ferries operate between Portsmouth and Fishbourne on the east of the Island.…
Historic House / Palace
Brighton
The Royal Pavilion is an exotic palace in the centre of Brighton with a colourful history. Built as a seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, this historic house mixes Regency grandeur with the visual style of India and China.
Museum
Weybridge
Brooklands Museum is on the site of the world's first purpose-built motor racing circuit and houses collections of cars, motorcycles and bicycles, particular from the heyday of the track until it closed in 1939.
Museum
Hastings
Visit Hastings’ family-friendly and diverse Museum and Art Gallery for an exploration of art, heritage and history from around the world.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Oxford
For the first time in 1000 years, the secrets of Oxford Castle have been ' unlocked', revealing episodes of violence, executions, great escapes, betrayal and even romance. Visit Oxford Castle and uncover the secrets for yourself.
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