Our 2024 winners

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

Lighthouse, Poole

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