We’re delighted to see some of our wonderful West Lancashire businesses named as finalists in the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023.
The annual awards are organised by Marketing Lancashire and recognise the success and achievements of Lancashire’s tourism and hospitality businesses across a wide range of categories. Most of the winners then progress to the national Visit England Awards for Excellence.
Vikki Harris, Marketing Lancashire director of marketing and partnerships, said:
“The finalists announced today have reached an important stage in their journey towards being named Lancashire’s best in class.
Most will now be ‘mystery shopped’ by industry professionals, who will report their findings to our independent judges. They will then be invited for interview with a panel of judges in November, who have the challenge of deciding this year’s winners.”
The following West Lancashire-based businesses have been announced as Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023 finalists:
Our finalists & friends :
The Secret Garden Glamping
Category – Camping, Glamping & Holiday Park
The Secret Garden Glamping is a Multi Award winning glamping site set in 4 acres of land, with idyllic views and a private 2.5 acre woodland and is a true post-pandemic success story. Derry Green originally began building the handcrafted pods during the first lockdown in an attempt to entertain his children. Since then, he has hand crafted seven individually styled units. Not only has Secret Garden Glamping proved popular with customers (with no availability until 2025) but it has also attracted interest from TV, being featured on programmes such as Hot Tubs Brits, Four in a Bed, and Celebs Go Dating.
Holland Hall Hotel
Categories – Dog Friendly Business, Hotel Wedding Venue & Resilience & Innovation
Holland Hall Hotel is a 17th Century Grade II listed building, on the edge of Lancashire’s stunning countryside, in the historic village of Upholland in West Lancashire. Situated next to Dean Wood Golf Club, Holland Hall is perfectly located for golfing and with dog-friendly accommodation, and a dog-friendly pub, Holland Hall is the also the ideal base for a walking holiday with your four-legged friend.
Windmill Animal Farm
Category – Visitor Attraction
Windmill Animal Farm is home to an amazing range of rare breed and exotic farm animals which gives visitors the opportunity to experience a real working farm, and some of the best indoor and outdoor play areas in Lancashire.
At Windmill Animal Farm you will find Scottish Highland Cattle, Jacob sheep from Spain, rare Valais Blacknose sheep from Austria, Dexter cattle, Pygmy goats, Shetland ponies, Australian Wallabies, Angora goats and Llamas, and their mile-long miniature train track.
West Tower Wedding Venue
Category – Wedding Venue
West Tower is an elegant wedding venue located in Aughton which is set across eight acres of rolling countryside, Built as a family home in 1885, West Tower is dedicated entirely to weddings and provides a romantic hideaway amidst rolling Lancashire countryside, complete with characterful spaces, elegant décor and exceptional dining.
The winners of this year’s awards will be announced during a ceremony will take place on 6th February 2024 at King George’s Hall in Blackburn.
We’re immensely proud to see some of our wonderful businesses shortlisted and wish them all the best of luck!