Winners
Winners and highly commended (in alphabetical order)
Celebrating excellence across the region, these businesses and individuals represent the very best in hospitality, attractions, and experiences. Explore their inspiring achievements and see how they are setting the standard for outstanding tourism in Dorset.
Accessible And Inclusive Tourism Award
sponsored by Bournemouth University Business School
Gold
Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth
Silver
Brownsea Island – National Trust, Poole
Bronze
Studland Bay, National Trust, Studland
B&B & Guesthouse of the Year
sponsored by Goadsby
Gold
The Gresham Guest House, Weymouth
Silver
Channel View Guesthouse, Weymouth
Business Events Venue of the Year
sponsored by sponsored by Saffery
Gold
Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth
Silver
Bronze
Merley House Events, Wimborne
Commended
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, Dorchester
Cafe/Tearoom of the Year
sponsored by Clipper
Gold
Compton Acres Café Tearooms, Poole
Silver
The Upwey Wishing Well Tearoom and Water Gardens, Weymouth
Bronze
Garden Gate Tea Room, Wareham
Camping & Caravanning Park of the Year
sponsored by Holidaymaker App
Gold
Monkton Wyld Holiday Park, Bridport
Silver
Back of Beyond Touring, Camping & Glamping Park, St Leonards
Coppet Hill Partners, Bridport
Bronze
South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park, Lytchett Minster
Casual Dining Award
sponsored by Dorset Food & Drink
Gold
Sculpture by the Lakes, Pallington
Silver
Poco Pizza, Lyme Regis
Dog Friendly Business of the Year
sponsored by Polygon Pets
Gold
Back of Beyond Touring, Camping & Glamping Park, St Leonards
Silver
Sculpture by the Lakes, Pallington
Commended
Lulworth Castle & Park, Wareham
Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award
sponsored by Voltshare
Gold
Careys Secret Garden, Wareham
Silver
West Dorset Leisure Holidays Highlands End, Bridport
Commended
Sandford Holiday Park Parkdean Resorts, Poole
Experience of the Year
sponsored by Les Enfants Terribles
Gold
Osprey Cruises – Birds of Poole Harbour, Wareham
Silver
Hidden Dorset Half Day – Sea Kayak Dorset, Portland
Bronze
Alpaca Trekking Experience – Longthorns Farm, Wareham
Yoga Retreats, Mellulah Yoga Retreats, Evershot
Glamping Business of the Year
sponsored by Anytime Booking
Gold
Dorset Forest Garden Glamping, Beaminster
Silver
Loose Reins Dorset, Blandford Forum
Longthorns Farm, Wareham
Holiday Park of the Year
sponsored by Tozers
Gold
Durdle Door Holiday Park, Wareham
International Tourism Award
sponsored by Dorset LEP
Gold
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, Dorchester
Large Hotel of the Year
sponsored by Booking.com
Gold
Christchurch Harbour Hotel, Christchurch
Silver
Moonfleet Manor Hotel, Weymouth
Commended
Holiday Inn, Bournemouth
RNLI College, Poole
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
sponsored by Resort Dorset
Gold
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, Dorchester
Silver
Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park, Poole
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, Ashley Heath
Bronze
Brownsea Island – National Trust, Poole
Commended
Nothe Fort (operated by Weymouth Civic Society), Weymouth
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth
Outstanding Contribution to Dorset Tourism
sponsored by NFU Mutual, Bournemouth
Professor Peter Jones
Pub of the Year
sponsored by Black Cow Vodka
Gold
The Acorn Inn, Dorchester
Silver
The Langton Arms, Blandford Forum
Restaurant of the Year
sponsored by Winederful
Gold
The Jetty, Christchurch
Silver
St Tropez Lounge, Poole
Upper Deck Restaurant, Christchurch
Bronze
Al Molo, Dorchester
Self Catering Accommodation of the Year
sponsored by Quality in Tourism
Gold
Greenwood Grange, Dorchester
Silver
Manor Farm Barns Dorset, Melbury Abbas
Bronze
2 Coastguards Cottage, Wareham
Small Hotel of the Year
sponsored by Hospitality Assured
Gold
Summer Lodge Hotel, Evershot
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
sponsored by AGI
Gold
Sculpture by the Lakes, Pallington
Silver
Careys Secret Garden, Wareham
Museum of East Dorset, Wimborne
Bronze
Highcliffe Castle, Highcliffe
Commended
West Bay Discovery Centre, Bridport
Tourism Event / Festival of the Year
sponsored by Tomorrows Travel
Gold
Arts by the Sea 2023, Bournemouth
Bournemouth Writing Festival 2024, Bournemouth
Silver
Inside Out Dorset 2023, Dorchester
Bronze
Swanage Regatta & Carnival 2024, Swanage
Commended
Rang Barse: Colours over Corfe Castle 2024, Wareham
Unsung Hero Award
sponsored by VisitDorset
Gold
Jenny Ashley, Monkton Wyld Holiday Park, Bridport
Silver
Charlie Brazier, Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park, Poole
Wedding Venue of the Year
sponsored by The Little House Dorset
Gold
Abbots Court, Blandford Forum
Silver
Lulworth Castle & Park, Wareham
Bronze
Highcliffe Castle, Highcliffe
Commended
Merley House Events, Wimborne
Winner of Winners
sponsored by Dorset LEP
Careys Secret Garden, Wareham
