The finalists have been revealed for the 2025 Cumbria Tourism Awards.
The shortlisted firms and organisations were judged using VisitEngland’s strict scoring criteria and 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.
The successful finalists across the 15 award categories will find out who has won at a ceremony on July 8 at the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal.
There are up to four successful finalist 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
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
- Queens 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
- 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, near Millom
- Claire Winter-Moore, Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
- Margaret Craig, Embleton Spa Hotel
- Judith Talbot, The Melbreak Hotel, near Workington
Wedding Venue of the Year
- Askham Hall and Bank Barn, near Penrith
- Hidden River Barn, Longtown
- Storrs Hall Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere
- Eden Barn Ltd, Kirkby Stephen
