Visit York reveals the finalists for its 2027 Tourism Awards

Finalists have been announced for the 2027 Visit York Tourism Awards.

The awards, now in their 29th year and sponsored by LNER, celebrate excellence across tourism, hospitality, and culture in York and the surrounding areas.

The Visit York Tourism Awards 2027 winners will be announced at a spectacular evening of recognition on 11 March 2027 at the historic York Racecourse.

Sarah Loftus, managing director of Make It York, said: "We’re delighted to celebrate the passion, commitment and creativity the finalists bring to York.

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Castle Howard is a finalist in the International Tourism and Large Visotor Attraction categories. (Image: Pic supplied)

"The Awards are a fantastic opportunity to shine a light on those going the extra mile to create exceptional experiences for visitors and local communities.

"Our partnership with Visit North Yorkshire this year reflects our commitment to celebrating success together and championing tourism not just in the city, but right across the region."

The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring is a finalist in the Independent business and the small visitor attraction in York Categories. (Image: Pic supplied)

The shortlisted finalists represent businesses and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the visitor economy, which contribute over £2 billion to York’s economy.

Winners across eligible categories will be considered for shortlisting in the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2027.

The Milner York is a finalist in the Large Hotel of the Year Category (Image: Pic supplied)

New for this year, the Awards are also running an additional four categories in partnership with Visit North Yorkshire specifically for hotels, serviced accommodation and attractions in North Yorkshire.

The Guy Fawkes Inn is a finalist in the Pub of the Year and the Serviced Accommodation providers in York categories. (Image: Pic supplied)

Categories span accommodation, attractions, events, hospitality, retail, and individual achievement.

Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award (VE)

• Grand Opera House York

• JORVIK Viking Centre

• The York Dungeon

Camping, Glamping, Holiday Park and Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year (VE)* sponsored by**Booking.com*

• Griffon Forest Holiday Lodges

• The Vale of Pickering Caravan Park

• The Velveteen Bath House

• York Staycation

Event, Festival or Cultural Experience of the Year

• Christmas at Castle Howard

• JORVIK Viking Festival

• Object Journeys at York Army Museum

• York Pride

  York Gin is a finalist in the Independent Business and Retailer of The Year Categories. (Image: Pic supplied)

Experience of the Year (VE) * sponsored by LNER*

• The Deathly Dark Tours

• Mountain Goat

• Wizard Walk of York

Independent Business of the Year

• Sewcialising

• The Riverfront York

• The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring

• York Gin

International Tourism Award (VE) * sponsored by Expedia Group*

• Castle Howard

• Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel

Large Hotel of the Year – North Yorkshire (VE)* in partnership with Visit North Yorkshire*

• Grantley Hall

• Sandburn Hall

• Swinton Park Hotel

Large Hotel of the Year – York (VE) * sponsored by Yorkshire Laundry Services*

• The Grand, York

• The Milner York

• Moxy York

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year – North Yorkshire (VE)* in partnership with Visit North Yorkshire*

• Castle Howard

• The Forbidden Corner

• North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year – York (VE)

• JORVIK Viking Centre

• The York Dungeon

• York Art Gallery

• York's Chocolate Story

New Tourism Business of the Year (VE)

• Staycation York Limited

• York Distillery - a home of York Gin

• York Witch Walk

Pub of the Year (VE) * sponsored by Hunter Gee Holroyd*

• The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub

• Guy Fawkes Inn

• The Wenlock Arms

Retailer of the Year * sponsored by York BID*

• Avorium

• Love Cheese

• York Gin

Small Serviced Accommodation Provider of the Year – North Yorkshire (VE)* in partnership with Visit North Yorkshire*

• Ashes Farm Holiday Accommodation

• La Rosa Hotel

• Yorebridge House

Small Serviced Accommodation Provider of the Year – York (VE)

• Guy Fawkes Inn

• Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel

• Hotel Clementine

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year – North Yorkshire (VE) * in partnership with Visit North Yorkshire*

• Filey Zoo

• Ripon Museum Trust

• Stump Cross Caverns

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year – York (VE) * sponsored by Shambles Market*

• The Deathly Dark Tour

• The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring

• York Army Museum

Taste of England Award (VE) * sponsored by Fowlers of York*

• Ate O'Clock

• The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub

• Yorebridge House

Unsung Hero(VE) * in partnership with Hospitality Association York*

• Paul Brockbank, Grand Opera House York

• Fiona Hyde, JORVIK Viking Centre

The Best of York Award * sponsored by York St John University*

• Grand Opera House York

• JORVIK Viking Centre

• Wizard Walk of York

• The York Dungeon

More details and the full list of categories and finalists can be found at visityork.org/awards.