2026 Finalists
In Alphabetical Order
2026/27 DORSET TOURISM AWARDS
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FINALISTS & COMMENDED (in alphabetical order)
ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD sponsored by Adventure Attractions
Finalists
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, Dorchester
Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth
Museum of East Dorset, Wimborne Minster
Commended
Nothe Fort (operated by Weymouth Civic Society), Weymouth
ACTIVE & LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
Finalists
Poole Harbour Osprey Cruises, Birds of Poole Harbour, Wareham
Fossil Walks and Talks, Fossilwise, Lyme Regis
Thrill & Chill, Lyme RIB Rides, Bridport
Commended
Guided History Walk, Wareham Tours, Wareham
BUSINESS EVENTS VENUE OF THE YEAR
Finalists
Kingston Country Courtyard, Wareham
Lighthouse, Poole
Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth
Merley House Events, Wimborne
Commended
The Green House Hotel, Bournemouth
CAFÉ/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR
Finalists
Cherries Abbey Farm, Abbotsbury
The Castle Pantry, Highcliffe
The Upwey Wishing Well Tea Room and Water Gardens, Weymouth
Commended
Ete, Westbourne
CAMPING, CARAVANNING PARK & GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Key Digital
Finalists
Back of Beyond Touring, Camping & Glamping Park, St Leonards
Bagwell Farm Touring Park, Chickerell
Monkton Wyld Holiday Park, Charmouth
South Lytchett Manor Caravan & Camping Park, Dorchester
DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Booking.com
Finalists
Back of Beyond Touring, Camping & Glamping Park, St Leonards
Greenwood Grange, Dorchester
South Lytchett Manor Caravan & Camping Park, Dorchester
Commended
Monkton Wyld Holiday Park, Charmouth
MUTT Everything Dog, Dorchester
GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Booking.com
Finalists
Stock Gaylard Estate, Sturminster Newton
The Old Forge, Compton Abbas
HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR sponsored by Tozers
Finalists
Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park & Spa, Weymouth
Golden Cap Holiday Park, Chideock
Ulwell Holiday Park, Swanage
Commended
Club Casita, Bournemouth
HOTEL OF THE YEAR sponsored by Profitroom
Finalists
Summer Lodge Hotel, Evershot
The Green House Hotel, Bournemouth
The King’s Arms, Dorchester
The Priory, Wareham
Commended
Kingston Country Courtyard, Wareham
INNOVATIVE EMPLOYER AWARD
Finalists
To be announced at the Awards Event
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AWARD
Finalists
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, Dorchester
Greenwood Grange, Dorchester
LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
Finalists
Corfe Castle, National Trust, Wareham
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, Dorchester
Nothe Fort (operated by Weymouth Civic Society), Weymouth
Commended
Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre, Wareham
Poole Museum, Poole
NEW TOURISM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Visit Dorset
Finalists
Coastal Vibes Cruises, Weymouth
Lyme RIB Rides, Bridport
Ringstead Bay Camping, Weymouth
Southside Funfair, Weymouth
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO DORSET TOURISM sponsored by Visit Dorset
To be announced at the Awards event
PUB OF THE YEAR sponsored by Goadsby
Finalists
Brace of Pheasants, Dorchester
The Old Thatch, Stapehill
REGENERATIVE TOURISM AWARD sponsored by Quality in Tourism
Finalists
Birds of Poole Harbour, Wareham
Forestry England with The Tank Museum, Bovington
Kingston Country Courtyard, Wareham
Oceanarium, Bournemouth
RESTAURANT & CASUAL DINING OF THE YEAR sponsored by Casa Di Vini
Finalists
Arbor Restaurant, Bournemouth
Peppina Sicilian Bakery, Poundbury
St Tropez Restaurant and Club, Poole
The Grosvenor Arms, Shaftesbury
SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Goadsby
Finalists
Greenwood Grange, Dorchester
Our Place in Portland, Portland
SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Resort Dorset
Finalists
Dorset Adventure Park, Purbeck
Museum of East Dorset, Wimborne
The Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life, Wareham
West Bay Discovery Centre, Bridport
Commended
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Gardens, Shaftesbury
The Walled Garden, Moreton
TOURISM EVENT / FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR sponsored by Colour Blue
Finalists
Bournemouth Writing Festival 2026
Inside Out Dorset 2025, Activate Performing Arts
UNSUNG HERO AWARD
Finalists
To be announced at the Awards event
WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Giftpro
Finalists
Abbots Court, Blandford Forum
Kingston Country Courtyard, Wareham
Merley House Events, Wimborne
The Green House Hotel, Bournemouth
WELLNESS & SPA EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
Finalists
To be announced at the Awards Event
Commended
1:1 Wellness Treatment, Sõma, Poole
WINNER OF WINNERS sponsored by Tomorrows Travel
To be announced at the Awards event
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