North East England Tourism Awards 2027 Shortlist

We received a fantastic response to this year’s awards, with a wide range of entries showcasing the breadth of talent, innovation and experiences on offer across the North East.

Congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted, and thank you to all those who took the time to enter this year’s awards.

The full shortlist is: 

Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award

• Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors
• Newcastle United Football Club
• Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort

Business Events Venue of the Year

• The Catalyst
• Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter
• Event Durham, Durham University
• The Glasshouse ICM

Camping, Glamping & Holiday Park

• Clear Sky Lodge Park & Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park
• Hadrian's Wall Campsite
• Herding Hill Farm

Experience of the Year

• Blackfriars Cookery School
• Curius Compass
• Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum
• Steam & Salt

Large Hotel of the Year

• Bailiffgate Hotel
• Great North Hotel
• Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa
• South Causey Inn

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year

• Alnwick Castle
• Auckland Palace and Gardens
• Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
• Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens

New Tourism Business of the Year

• Bailiffgate Hotel
• The Coliseum Bouldering Centre
• Roseberry Retreat

Pub of the Year

• The Highlander Ponteland
• The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman's Rest
• South Causey Inn
• Three Mile

Regenerative Tourism

• Auckland Palace and Gardens
• Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter
• Hadrian's Wall Campsite
• Maldron Hotel Newcastle
• Northumberland Nook

Self Catering Accommodation of the Year

• Hiddle Hut
• Kidlandlee Holiday Cottages
• Roseberry Retreat
• Stay On The Hill

Small Hotel of the Year

• Jesmond Dene House
• Langley Castle Hotel & Restaurant
• Seaham Hall
• The Tempus

Small Visitor Attraction

• Diggerland Durham
• Hepple Wilds
• Kielder Observatory

Taste of North East England

• Dobson and Parnell
• Khai Khai
• Savour Bakery Café & Patisserie
• The Waiting Room

Unsung Hero

• Ray Bell - Sunderland BID Volunteer
• Kash Patel - Kash Patel Productions
• Adam Shore - Kielder Observatory