Eight North Somerset Businesses Named as 2025 Tourism Awards Finalists
Eight North Somerset tourism businesses have been recognised as finalists in the prestigious Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire Tourism Awards 2025, showcasing the quality and diversity of the area’s visitor economy.
The finalists will discover if they have won gold, silver or bronze awards at a ceremony taking place on 20 November 2025 at the Apex Hotel in Bath.
North Somerset’s finalists
Eight businesses from across North Somerset have been recognised in this year’s awards, demonstrating the strength and quality of the local tourism sector:
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall
Five nominations – the most successful North Somerset business
- Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award (finalist)
- Age Friendly Business of the Year (finalist)
- Regenerative Tourism Award (finalist)
- Large Visitor Attraction of the Year (commended)
Warren Farm Holiday Centre, Brean
Two nominations
- Holiday Park of the Year (finalist)
- Regenerative Tourism Award (finalist)
Visit Warren Farm Holiday Centre
Riverside Holiday Village, Bleadon
Two nominations
- Dog Friendly Business of the Year (finalist)
- Holiday Park of the Year (finalist)
Visit Riverside Holiday Village
Sandy Glade Holiday Park, Brean
One nomination
- Holiday Park of the Year (finalist)
Visit Sandy Glade Holiday Park
Free-Ability Holidays, Brean
Two nominations
- Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award (finalist)
- Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year (finalist)
Walnut Barn Estate, Weston-super-Mare
One nomination
- Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year (finalist)
Imagination Fascination, Weston-super-Mare
One commendation
- Small Visitor Attraction of the Year (commended)
Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
One nomination
- Hotel of the Year (finalist)
Visit Holiday Inn Bristol Airport
These nominations showcase the diversity of North Somerset’s tourism offer, from family attractions and holiday parks to accessible self-catering accommodation and visitor experiences. The recognition demonstrates the commitment of local businesses to excellence, accessibility, sustainability and innovation in tourism.
Awards process
The awards are organised by Services for Tourism Ltd and are free to enter. All finalists have undergone a rigorous judging process, which includes assessment of their online presence, customer reviews, commitment to accessibility and sustainability, and mystery shopping visits.
Winners in core categories will be automatically entered into the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, which will take place on 4 June 2025 at Brighton Dome Corn Exchange.
Recognition for the sector
Nell Barrington, awards director at Services for Tourism Ltd, commented on the importance of the awards: “What I love most about these awards is that they give tourism businesses the recognition they deserve. So many of them work incredibly hard, often with little reward, and some are tiny teams or even just one person keeping everything going. Despite the challenges the sector continues to face, these businesses have shown excellence, innovation and resilience.”
The awards celebrate the best of the region’s tourism and hospitality sector, recognising businesses that deliver outstanding experiences to visitors. The ceremony will be hosted by award-winning broadcaster Laura Rawlings.
For more information about the awards and to see the full list of finalists, visit the official awards website.
