The finalists of the 2025 Cumbria Tourism Awards have been revealed.
Judges have whittled down the entries against VisitEngland’s strict scoring criteria and said the shortlisted businesses demonstrated they were offering fantastic quality, service and care to the county’s visitors.
The finalists across the 15 categories will attend an awards ceremony on July 8 where the winners of each category will be announced.
There are up to four successful finalists businesses in each category, and four individuals selected for the Sheila Hensman Unsung Hero Award.
For the second year running, due to the large number of entries received for the Taste of Cumbria Award, there will be two categories representing Fine Dining and Casual Dining Experiences.
Finalists now face another round of judging, with a visit from one of our mystery shoppers or judges before the winner of each category is decided.
Finalists
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
- The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness
- Bendrigg, Kendal
- Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
B&B and Guest House of the Year
- Lindeth Fell Country House, Bowness-on-Windermere
- Sunnyside Guest House, Keswick
- Wheatlands Lodge – Windermere
Camping, Glamping & Holiday Park of the Year
- Solway Holiday Park, Silloth
- Park Cliffe, Windermere
- The Quiet Site, Ullswater
- Ullswater Heights Holiday Home and Lodge Park, Penrith
Experience of the Year
- Shed One Distillery, Ulverston – Make Your Own Distilled Spirit
- Cliffhanger Escape Rooms, Backbarrow – Bank Diamond Heist
- Pure Lakes Skincare, Far Sawrey – Soap Making Masterclass
- Honister Slate Mine – Guided Mine Tours
Regenerative Tourism Award
- Castlerigg Hall Caravan Camping Glamping, Keswick
- The Cottage in the Wood, Whinlatter
- Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire
Large Hotel of the Year
- The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge
- Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, Windermere
- Another Place, The Lake, Ullswater
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
- Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
- Muncaster Castle, Gardens and Hawk & Owl Centre
- Honister Slate Mine
Pub of the Year
- Queen’s Head Troutbeck
- The Brackenrigg Inn, Ullswater
- The Royal at Dockray
Makers and Producers Award
- Pennington’s Tea and Coffee Ltd, Kendal
- CoolCrafting, Kendal
- Pure Lakes Skincare, Far Sawrey
New Tourism Business Award
- Grange Bridge Cottage, Borrowdale
- E-Bike Safaris Ltd, Kendal
Small Hotel of the Year
- Langdale Chase, Windermere
- Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant, Carlisle
- Willowbeck Lodge, Carlisle
Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year
- Dufton Barn Holidays, Appleby-in-Westmorland
- Fair Rigg by Cradel Haus, Windermere
- Netherby Hall, Carlisle
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
- The Ruskin Museum, Coniston
- Mirehouse and Gardens, Keswick
- Quaker Tapestry Museum, Kendal
Taste of Cumbria – Fine Dining Award
- SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel, Windermere
- Storrs Hall Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere
- Pentonbridge Inn, Carlisle
- The Cottage in the Wood, Whinlatter
Taste of Cumbria – Casual Dining Award
- Sunset Café Silecroft Beach
- Bassenthwaite Lake Station
- Force Walkers Café & Terrace, Ambleside
The Sheila Hensman Unsung Hero Award
- Peter Hill, Cumbrian Heavy Horses, Nr Millom
- Claire Winter-Moore, Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
- Margaret Craig, Embleton Spa Hotel
- Judith Talbot, The Melbreak Hotel, Workington
Wedding Venue of the Year
- Askham Hall and Bank Barn, Nr Penrith
- Hidden River Barn, Longtown
- Storrs Hall Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere
- Eden Barn Ltd, Kirkby Stephen
