The finalists for the 2026 Cumbria Tourism Awards have been revealed.
The annual awards celebrate the quality, innovation and dedication that can be found across Cumbria’s visitor economy.
Each finalist will now go through the next stage of judging, which includes detailed assessment and, in many cases, mystery shopping visits.
The winners will be announced at a VIP awards ceremony on Wednesday July 8 at the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal.
Eligible winners will also go on to represent Cumbria at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2027.
Gill Haigh, managing director of Cumbria Tourism, said: “The Cumbria Tourism Awards are always a good reminder of the sheer quality and range of tourism businesses we have here in Cumbria.
“Across every category, these awards recognise the people and businesses who work incredibly hard to deliver high standards and memorable visitor experiences.
“To be named as a finalist is a real achievement, and it is important that we take the time to recognise those setting the standard across our visitor economy. We are looking forward to celebrating with them all in July.”
Finalists
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
- Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
- Lake District Calvert Trust, Keswick
- Lakes For All Ltd, nr Penrith
B&B and Guest House of the Year
- Grange Manor Luxury B&B, Grange-over-Sands
- Victorian House, Grasmere
- George and Dragon Clifton
Camping, Glamping & Holiday Park of the Year
- Holgates Holiday Parks, Silverdale Site
- Hillcroft Park, Pooley Bridge
- Black Beck Holiday Park, nr Newby Bridge
Experience of the Year
- Mountain Goat – Mountain Passes and Muncaster Castle
- Pure Lakes Skincare, Far Sawrey – Candle Making Masterclass
- Honister Slate Mine – Adrenaline Pass
Large Hotel of the Year
- Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Windermere
- Lakeside Hotel, Newby Bridge
- Castle Green Hotel, Kendal
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
- Walby Farm Park, Nr Carlisle
- Windermere Jetty Museum
- Grizedale Forest
Makers and Producers Award
- Cranstons Cumbrian Food Hall, Penrith
- The Toffee Shop, Penrith
- Pennington’s Distillery, Kendal
New Tourism Business Award
- Cartmel Old Grammar Hotel & Wedding Venue
- Grizedale Observatory
- The King’s Arms Hawkshead
- The Edge Hotel – Whitehaven
Pub of the Year
- The Quiet Bar at The Quiet Site, Ullswater
- West Walls Brewing Co, Carlisle
- The Wheatsheaf in Beetham
- The Yew Tree 1628, Honister
Regenerative Tourism Award
- The Quiet Site, Ullswater
- Netherby Hall LTD, Carlisle
- Whinlatter Forest
Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year
- Dandelion & Hoglet Holiday Cottages, Dalston
- Scenery Hill Hideaways – The Coach House, Branthwaite
- The Waterfall Retreat, Tebay
Small Hotel of the Year
- Rothay Manor, Ambleside
- Borrowdale Gates Hotel, Keswick
- The Pennington Hotel, Ravenglass
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
- The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
- The Armitt: Museum, Gallery, Library, Ambleside
- Lakeland Maze Farm Park, nr Kendal
- Lakeland Motor Museum, Backbarrow
Taste of Cumbria – Casual Dining Award
- Cafe Ambio Grizedale Forest
- BAHA, Bowness-on-Windermere
- Levens Kitchen, nr Kendal
Taste of Cumbria – Fine Dining Award
- Pentonbridge Inn, Carlisle
- SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel, Windermere
- Allium at Askham Hall, nr Penrith
The Sheila Hensman Unsung Hero Award
- Aimee Morfoot, Bassenthwaite Lake Station
- Laurie Aspden, Langdale Estate
- Adrian Jones, Forestry England Whinlatter
- Nick Cotton, Lancaster Canal Regeneration Partnership CIC
Wedding Venue of the Year
- Town Head Estate, Newby Bridge
- Askham Hall and Bank Barn, nr Penrith
- Linthwaite House, Bowness-on-Windermere
