Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes | Gold Award-Winning

Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes

Gold Award-Winning

Award Winning Destination

Share this with

x

  • Accommodation Search

  • Things to Do Search

  • What's On Search

  • Food & Drink Search

Accommodation Search

Arrival Date:
Add Room
Type:
Area:
Keyword:

Things to Do Search

Type:
Area:
Keyword:

What's On Search

Type:
Area:
Keyword:
Dates

Food & Drink Search

Type:
Area:
Keyword:

Accommodation Search

Arrival Date:
Add Room
Type:
Area:
Keyword:

Things to Do Search

Type:
Area:
Keyword:

What's On Search

Type:
Area:
Keyword:
Dates

Food & Drink Search

Type:
Area:
Keyword:

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. 

Best Places to Visit

  • Oxford Castle & Prison, Oxford - Bronze winner of Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
  • WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, Arundel - Silver winner of Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
  • Wellington Country Park, Riseley - Bronze winner of  Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
  • Winchester Visitor Information Centre, Winchester - Gold winner of Visitor Information Service of the Year
  • White Cliffs Country Visitor Information Centre, Dover - Silver winner of Visitor Information Service of the Year
  • Winchester Science Centre, Winchester - Bronze winner of Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
  • See Southampton Tour Guides, Southampton - Bronze winner of Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
  • Kent Event Centre, Maidstone - Bronze winner of Business Events Venue of the Year
  • Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth - Bronze winner of Business Events Venue of the Year
  • Kent Wildlife Trust, Maidstone - Silver winner of the Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award
  • Ridgeview WIne Estate, Ditchling Common - Bronze winner of the Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award
  • Emily Anderson, Powell-Cotton Museum, Birchington - Bronze winner of the Unsunf Hero Award
  • Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes - Gold winner of Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
  • Leeds Castle, Maidstone - Silver winner of Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
  • Wakehurst, Haywards Heath - Silver winner of Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
  • Bodleian Libraries, Oxford - Commended winner of Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
  • Electra, Milton Keynes - Silver winner of New Tourism Business Award
  • Battle of Briatain Memorial, Folkestone - Gold winner of Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
  • The Brickworks Museum, Southamopton - Commended winner of  Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
  • Chapel House Estate. Ramsgate - Gold winner of Wedding Venue of the Year

Oakley Hall Hotel, Gold winner of Hotel of the Year

Best Places to Stay

  • Stubcroft Farm Campsite, Chichester - Gold winner of Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award, Gold winner of Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award and Gold winner of Camping and Caravanning Park of the Year
  • Mill Rythe Coastal Village, Hayling Island - Bronze winner of Holiday Park of the Year
  • Kits Coty Glamping, Aylesford - Gold winner of Glamping Business of the Year
  • Rebel Farmer Tipi, Ashford - Bronze winner of Glamping Business of the Year
  • Romney Marsh Shepherds Huts, Ashford - Silver winner of Glamping Business of the Year
  • Shorefield Holidays, Lymington - Silver winner of Dog Friendly Business of the Year
  • Medmerry Park, Chichester - Gold winner of Dog Friendly Business of the Year
  • Oakley Hall Hotel, Basingstoke - Silver winner of Large Hotel of the Year and Silver winner of Wedding Venue of the Year
  • The Bosham Boathouse B&B, Bosham - Gold winner of B&B and Guesthouse of the Year
  • The Gallivant, Camber - Gold winner of Small Hotel of the Year, Silver winner of Business Events Venue of the Year, Silver Winner of Restaurant of the Year
  • Hurley House Hotel, Hurley - Gold winner of Business Events of the Year
  • Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, Bembridge - Bronze winner of Holiday Park of the Year
  • Hoburne Naish, New Milton - Commended winner of Holiday Park of the Year
  • Seal Bay Resort, Selsey - Commended winner of Holiday Park of the Year
  • Sandy Balls Holiday Village,  Fordingbridge - Gold winner of Holiday Park of the Year
  • Crowhurst Park, Battle - Silver winner of Holiday Park of the Year and Brett Hawkes - Gold winner of the Unsung Hero Award
  • Solent Hotel & Spa, Fareham - Commended winner of Wedding Venue of the Year
  • Art Deco House UK, Shanklin - Silver winner of Self Catering Accommodation of the Year
  • The Loch & the Tyne, Windsor - Commended winner of B&B Guesthouse of the Year and Bronze winner of the Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award
  • Lytton Lawn Touring Park, Lymington - Silver winner of Camping and Caravanning of the Year
  • Badgells Wood, Birling Estate, Meopham - Bronze winner of Camping and Caravanning of the Year
  • Frasers, Ashford - Silver winner of the Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award, Bronze winner of Small Hotel of the Year and Bronze winner of  Wedding Venue of the Year
  • Rogue's Cottage, Keepers Cottage, Kent - Bronze winner of Dog Friendly Business of the Year
  • New Place Hotel, Southampton - Gold winner of the Future of Hospitality Award
  • Kevin Cockram, Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Goudhurst - Silver winner of the Unsung Hero Award
  • Cave Hotel and Golf Resort, Faversham - Gold winner of Large Hotel of the Year
  • Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa, Brockenhurst - Silver winner of Large Hotel of the Year
  • The Castle Hotel, Windsor - Commended winner of Large Hotel of the Year
  • Boys Hall, Ashford - Gold winner of New Tourism Business Award
  • Heath Farm Holiday Cottages, Oxford - Gold winner of Self Catering Accommodation of the Year
  • Coldharbour Log Cabin, Tenterden - Bronze winner of Self Catering Accommodation of the Year
  • Stable Oak Cottages, Maidstone - Bronze winner of Self Catering Accommodation of the Year
  • Sussex Luxury Accommodation, Wellness Retreats & Fine Dining, Horsham - Commended winner of Self Catering Accommodation of the Year
  • The Montagu Arms Hotel, Beaulieu - Silver winner of Small Hotel of the Year
  • Beachcroft Hotel, Bognor Regis - Commended winner of Small Hotel of the Year
  • The Star, Polegate - Commended winner of Small Hotel of the Year
  • Tottington Manor Hotel, Henfield - Commended winner of Small Hotel of the Year and Bronze winner of Wedding Venue of the Year

The Vineyard, Newbury, Gold award winning Restaurant of the Year

Best Places to Eat and Drink

  • The Vineyard, Newbury - Bronze winner of Restaurant of the Year
  • The Glasshouse Restaurant at Oakley Hall Hotel, Basingstoke - Gold winner of Restaurant of the Year 
  • MadHatter Tea Room & Gift Shop, Hayling Island - Gold winner of Café/Tearoom of the Year
  • The Gallivant, Camber, Silver winner of Restaurant of the Year
  • Fresco DeliKafessen, Guildford - Bronze winner of Café/Tearoom of the Year
  • The Royal Hotel, Ventnor - Silver winner of Restaurant of the Year
  • Wiston Estate, Washington - Commended winner of Restaurant of the Year
  • The Apple Orchard, West Wycombe - Silver winner of Café/Tearoom of the Year
  • The Castle, Farnham - Gold winner of the Casual Dining Award
  • The Gomshall Mill, Gomshall - Gold winner of Pub of the Year
  • The Loch & the Tyne, Windsor - Silver winner of Pub of the Year
  • The Cricketers Inn, Southampton - Bronze winner of Pub of the Year

SenSpa, New Forest, Gold Award Winning Spa

Best Events and Experiences

  • SenSpa, Brockenhurst - Gold winner of Spa & Wellbeing Experience of the Year
  • Tour & Tasting at Wiston Estate, Washington - Gold winner of Experience of the Year (Active or Learning)
  • Distillery Tour and Tutored Tasting – Maidstone Distillery, Maidstone - Silver winner of Experience of the Year (Active or Learning) and Silver winner of Small Visitor of the Year
  • Distillery Tour – Copper Rivet Distillery, Chatham - Bronze winner of Experience of the Year (Active or Learning)
  • Isle of Wight Walking Festival, Newport, - Gold winner of Tourism Event/Festival of the Year
  • A Tree-mendous Christmas at Petworth, Petworth - Silver winner of Tourism Event/Festival of the Year
  • The Santa Specials, Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden - Bronze winner of Tourism Event/Festival of the Year
  • Illuminated – Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens - Commended winner of Tourism Event/Festival of the Year

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.  

Number of results:

Number of results: 41

, currently showing 1 to 20.

  1. Bletchley Park

    Type

    Type:

    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…

  2. Wakehurst

    Type

    Type:

    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.

  3. Ridgeview Wine Estate

    Type

    Type:

    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.

  4. The Brickworks Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Industrial Archaeology

    Bursledon

    Come and be amazed at the authentic sights, sounds and smells of the last steam-driven Victorian brickworks in the UK.

  5. Careys Manor Hotel and SenSpa

    Type

    Type:

    Hotel

    Brockenhurst

    Just a 20 minute journey from Southampton, set back in the beautiful New Forest, lies Careys Manor Hotel and SenSpa, a place of peace and tranquillity. 

  6. Sandy Balls Holiday Village

    Type

    Type:

    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.

  7. The Solent Hotel & Spa

    Type

    Type:

    Hotel

    Fareham

    Adjacent to M27 jct 9, equidistant from Portsmouth and Southampton. Extensive leisure facilities and excellent conference and banqueting facilities.

  8. Ascot Racecourse

    Type

    Type:

    Sports Ground

    Ascot

    Ascot Racecourse is synonymous with quality, excellence and a truly memorable day out. The highlight is Royal Ascot in June with five days of tradition, pageantry and style. Outside of Royal Ascot spectacular racing takes place throughout the year.

  9. Tottington Manor Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Hotel

    Henfield

    Set in the South Downs National Park, just 10 minutes from the A23 at Pyecombe and the A27 at Shoreham and located midway between Brighton, Crawley, Worthing & Horsham, situated in a tranquil setting with farmland and hillsides, this venue is know…

  10. Greyfriars Hideaway

    Type

    Type:

    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.

  11. Mill Rythe Holiday Village

    Type

    Type:

    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.

  12. The Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    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…

  13. Stubcroft Farm Campsite Ltd.

    Type

    Type:

    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.

  14. Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium

    Type

    Type:

    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…

  15. See Southampton

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Southampton

  16. Shorefield Country Park

    Type

    Type:

    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.

  17. Leeds Castle

    Type

    Type:

    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.

  18. Wiston Estate Winery

    Type

    Type:

    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…

  19. Petworth House & Park

    Type

    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Petworth

    Explore this majestic mansion and beautiful landscaped deer park.

  20. White Cliffs Country Visitor Information Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Tourist Information Centres

    Market Square, Dover

    Dover, the gateway to England, welcomes millions of visitors every year. Pop into Dover Visitor Information Centre and find out more about exploring White Cliffs Country.