Visit Herefordshire Tourism Awards 2025
Fantastic Finalists
We are thrilled to unveil the Visit Herefordshire Tourism Awards fantastic finalists for 2025! These awards are a celebration of the outstanding businesses that make our County a truly special destination. This year, we had a huge 46% increase in entrants compared to 2024, showcasing the very best in accommodation, attractions, food & drink, sustainability, accessibility, and more.
Following a rigorous first stage judging process to shortlist a remarkable group of businesses that exemplify innovation, dedication, and excellence in Herefordshire’s visitor economy. Independent industry professionals are now winging their way around the County to give our finalists a further once over to identify our 2025 winners. meaning our finalists are now one step closer to national recognition, with winners automatically progressing to the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence
The awards ceremony, set for February 2026, promises to be a landmark event bringing together tourism leaders, local champions, and community supporters to honour the achievements of our vibrant sector. With funding from Herefordshire County BID and support from our wonderful sponsors, the evening will shine a spotlight on the people and places that make Herefordshire unforgettable.
We invite you to explore the full list of finalists and join us in celebrating their success. Whether you’re a local resident, a visitor, or a business partner, this is your chance to discover and support the exceptional experiences that define Herefordshire.
Take a look at our fantastic finalists now, we’ll be announcing the winners in early 2026.
1. Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award
2. B&B and Guest House of the Year
3. Business Events Venue of the Year
4. Visitor Attraction of the Year
5. Regenerative Tourism Award
6. Experience of the Year
7. International Tourism Award
8. Hotel of the Year
9. New Tourism Business of the Year
10. Pub of the Year
- The Bull’s Head at Craswall
- The Temple Bar Inn
- The Red Lion Madley
- The Loughpool Inn
- The Malvern Hills Hotel
- Prince of Wales, Ledbury
- The New Inn, St Owens Cross
- De Koffie Pot
11. Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year
- Pearl Lake Country Holiday Park
- Kaya at Blackhill Farm
- Tedstone Log Cabins
- White House Glamping
- Haywood Farm Caravan and Camping Park
- The Rookery Woods
- Birchwood Camping
- Ryeford Ponds Glamping and Camping
12. Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year
- Rowden Mill Station
- One Acre Wood
- Monnington House
- Long View Cottages
- The Lodge at Turnastone Court Farm
- Swinmoor Cottages
- Mole Hill Hut Herefordshire
13. Taste of England
- The Bulls Head at Craswall
- Carriages Restaurant
- Stockton Bury Tithe Barn Café
- 2 Bridges Hereford
- The Beefy Boys
- The Burger Shop
- The Loughpool Inn
- Under The Nut Tree
14. Unsung Hero of the Year
New local awards categories for 2025
15. Retailer of the Year
16. Wedding Venue of the Year
