Make It York have announced the finalists for the Visit York Tourism Awards 2025.
The awards – now in its 27th year – celebrate the best in tourism, hospitality and culture – with the winners announced at a special ceremony at York Racecourse on Thursday 20 March 2025.
New categories for 2025 include the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award and the Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award.
The awards are sponsored by LNER.
Eligible winners across a number of categories will be automatically put forward to the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025 to compete for the crown of the country’s best.
York has a strong history of celebrating at these national awards. In 2024, four Visit York Tourism Award winners received silver and gold awards at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.
Sarah Loftus, managing director of Make It York, said: “We’re thrilled to announce this year’s finalists, who have all shown their hard work and dedication to their business.
“The Visit York Tourism Awards are all about recognising the many organisations that go above and beyond year-round to create unforgettable experiences for visitors and residents alike. We look forward to celebrating their achievements in making York a great place to live and visit.”
Visit York Tourism Awards Finalists 2025
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award* sponsored by The Grand, York
- Sutton Bank National Park Centre
- Castle Howard
Camping, Glamping, Holiday Park and Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year*
- Celebration Holiday Homes
- Griffon Forest Holiday Lodges
- High Oaks Grange
- Wolds Edge Holiday Lodges
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award* sponsored by First Bus
- Host & Stay
- York Gin
Event, Festival or Cultural Experience of the Year
- Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel
- National Treasures: Monet in York ‘The Water-Lily Pond’
- Hallowscream at York Maze
- York Pride
- York Proms
Experience of the Year* sponsored by LNER
- The Wizard Walk of York
- City Cruises York
- The Bloody Tour of York
Independent Business of the Year sponsored by Latimer by Clarion Housing Group
- The Wizard Walk of York
- Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel
- The Potions Cauldron Group
- The Bloody Tour of York
Large Hotel of the Year* sponsored by Streamline Taxis
- Middletons Hotel – part of Daniel Thwaites
- Aldwark Manor Estate
- Sandburn Hall
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year*
- York’s Chocolate Story
- Castle Howard
- The York Dungeon
- Web Adventure Park
New Tourism Business Award*
- The Old Liquor Store Restaurant & Bar
- Ampleforth Abbey
- The Riverfront York
Pub of the Year* sponsored by Hunter Gee Holroyd
- The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub
- Plonkers Wine Bar and Bistro
Retailer of the Year
- Avorium
- York Gin
- The Cat Gallery
- The Potions Cauldron
Small Accommodation Provider of the Year* sponsored by Booking.com
- The Pheasant Hotel
- Stone House Hotel
- Galtres Lodge
- MonkBridge House
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year*
- Mother Shipton’s Cave
- Stump Cross Caverns
- York Army Museum
- Yorkshire Heart Vineyard
Taste of England Award* sponsored by Fowlers
- The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub
- The Whippet Inn
- Forest
The Best of York Award sponsored by York St John
- York’s Chocolate Story
- City Cruises York
- The Wizard Walk of York
- Mad Alice
* These categories are eligible to go forward to the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025.