Visit West members shortlisted at the 2026 Bristol, Bath, Somerset & Gloucestershire Tourism Awards

Congratulations to all of the Visit West members who have been named as finalists and commended businesses in the 2026 Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire Tourism Awards.

More than 35 of our members and their events appear across the shortlist, from award-winning attractions and historic hotels to festivals, pubs and adventure experiences. It's a brilliant reflection of the quality and variety on offer across our region, and we're proud to support so many of them.

The awards are headline sponsored by JEH Laundry Services. Winners will be announced at the 2026 Awards Ceremony on 26 November 2026 at Batch Country House. Visit West is also delighted to sponsor the New Tourism Business of the Year award.

Here's who's been shortlisted, category by category.

Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award sponsored by WECIL

Finalists

• Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall 
• The Roman Baths, Bath
• WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge

Commended

• The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol

Active and Learning Experience of the Year

Finalist

• Bristol Harbour Kayak Adventure, SUP Bristol, Bristol

Commended

• Tour & Tasting, Wild West Cider and Wine, Bristol
• Treetops High Ropes, Adventure Bristol, Bristol

B&B and Guesthouse of the Year

Finalists

• The George Inn, Norton St Philip
• The Swan Inn, Winscombe

Business Events Venue of the Year

Finalist

• M Shed, Bristol

Camping and Caravanning Park of the Year

Finalist

• Mendip Basecamp, Churchill

Innovative Employer Award

Finalist

• Mendip Adventure, Churchill

International Tourism Award sponsored by Bristol Airport

Finalists 

• In & Beyond Bath, Bath 
• Strictly Jane Austen Tours, Bath

Large Hotel of the Year

Finalists

• Clayton Hotel, Bristol 
• DoubleTree by Hilton Cadbury House Hotel, Congresbury
• Holiday Inn, Bristol Airport

Commended

• De Vere Tortworth Court, Wotton Under Edge

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year sponsored by Airband

Finalists

• Bristol Zoo Project, Bristol
• Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall
• The Roman Baths, Bath
• Wake the Tiger, Bristol

New Tourism Business of the Year sponsored by Visit West

Finalists

• Lapin Restaurant, Bristol 
• The Bristol Comedy Festival, Bristol 
• The Gaffe Comedy Club, Bristol

Pub of the Year sponsored by Christie & Co

Finalists 

• The George Inn, Norton St Philip
• The Swan Inn, Winscombe

Regenerative Tourism Award

Finalists 

• Berwick Lodge, Bristol
• Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Wraxall

Restaurant and Casual Dining of the Year sponsored by Fleurets

Finalists 

• Harbour House, Bristol 
• The Swan, Wedmore

Commended 

• Sydney's, Bath
• The Granary, Bristol

Small Hotel of the Year sponsored by Booking.com

Commended

• The Berkeley Square Hotel, Bristol

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year sponsored by Marchwood Marketing

Finalists 

• Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Bath 
• No. 1 Royal Crescent, Bath
• The Jane Austen Centre, Bath

Tourism Event / Festival of the Year

Finalists 

• Avon Valley Pumpkin Patch 2025 and FEAR Scream Park 2025, both at Avon Valley Adventure Park, Keynsham
• Jane Austen Festival 2025, Bath

Visitor Information Superstars Award sponsored by HolidayMaker App

Finalist 

• Bath World Heritage Centre

Wedding Venue of the Year sponsored by Rezcontrol

Finalists

• Berwick Lodge, Bristol
• DoubleTree by Hilton Cadbury House Hotel, Congresbury

Wellness and Spa Experience of the Year

Finalist 

• Thermae Welcome, Thermae Bath Spa, Bath

Good luck to everyone

A big well done to all our members on the shortlist, and good luck at the 2026 Awards Ceremony on 26 November 2026. 

The full list of finalists is available on the Tourism Awards website.