Best Website of the Year
The Award for Best Website of the Year goes to tourism business with well designed and customer centric websites that can demonstrate proven success.
Winner
The Old School
Newton on the Moor, Northumberland
The Old School offers five-star, B&B accommodation situated in the tranquil conservation village of Newton on the Moor in rural Northumberland.
What not to miss: The Old School is a short drive from the stunning sights of Bamburgh Castle, the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and the Farne Islands. www.northumberlandbedandbreakfast.co.uk
National finalists
Museum of Science and Industry
Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester
Located on the historic site of the world’s oldest surviving passenger railway station, housed in five listed buildings, MOSI’s amazing galleries and outstanding collections tell the story of Manchester’s scientific and industrial past, present and future.
What not to miss: Take a ride on the exciting motion simulator, Morphis. www.msim.org.uk
Compton Pool Farm
Compton, Marldon, Paignton, Devon
A haven for guests of all ages, Compton Pool Farm is nestled in 14 acres of the South Devonshire countryside. Dating back to the 12th century, this ancient farm has been lovingly converted into 10 cottages each with its own character.
What not to miss: Compton Pool Farm is within easy reach of numerous safe, clean beaches as well as Dartmoor National Park. www.comptonpool.co.uk
Regional winners
Shakespeare Country
605 Suite Holly Court, Holly Farm Business Park, Honiley, Kenilworth
Home of William Shakespeare, the rolling green countryside of Warwickshire, dotted with an array of historic towns and villages, and the Cotswolds with its classic landscape of honey coloured cottages and gentle hills with dry stone walls and grazing sheep.
What not to miss: Visit historic Warwick and Kenilworth with two of the most magnificent castles in English history. www.shakespeare-country.co.uk
Kilworth House Hotel
Lutterworth Road, North Kilworth, Leicestershire
Kilworth House blends Victorian opulence, fine food and a contemporary luxury setting amid 38 acres of tranquil landscaped parklands.
What not to miss: Rockingham Castle - A fortress built by William the Conqueror to watch over the Welland Valley. The gardens are superb, while the views from the battlements take in five counties. www.kilworthhouse.co.uk
Colchester Zoo
Malden Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex
Colchester Zoo aims to provide a first-class visitor experience but it also funds breeding programmes for endangered species and through its own charity, Action for the Wild, it supports in situ projects in the wild.
What not to miss: The fantastic new outdoor area at Orangutan Forest is now open to the public. There are fun interactive activities and a huge undercover viewing area. www.colchester-zoo.co.uk
Visit Kent
3 The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent
Kent offers a unique blend of countryside, coast and breathtaking historic attractions - all perfect places to relax, refresh and inspire.
What not to miss: New offers are added to VisitKent's website all the time. There are some real bargains on there, so don't miss out. www.visitkent.co.uk
Rudding Park
Follifoot, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
The diversity of Rudding Park’s products – 50 bedroom hotel, extensive conference and banqueting, two golf courses, state of the art Golf Academy, caravan and camping, self catering cottages and luxury lodge development – attracts a cross section of visitors.
What not to miss: Golf - Rudding Park is the most comprehensive golfing facility in the North of England. www.ruddingpark.co.uk
