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Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards: 2026 results

Buxton Opera House volunteers, Dylan Torr and Buxton Pottery Painting won awards at the 2026 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards.

At the 18 March 2026 ceremony, Buxton Opera House volunteers won gold for Team of the Year, Dylan Torr of Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust took silver for Tourism Young Achiever, and Buxton Pottery Painting received bronze for Experience of the Year.

Buxton’s shortlisted entries

The original 2026 shortlist included:

The original shortlist was announced in 2025.

Festival or Event of the Year

Entries for the 2026 Festival or Event of the Year award are closed. Buxton Georgian Festival went on to win silver in the category.

Celebrating Excellence in Tourism

Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, said when the shortlist was announced:

“These awards are a celebration of the people, businesses and experiences that make our destination such a memorable place to visit. Our 2026 finalists represent the very best in innovation, quality and customer experience – it’s an honour to recognise their work and we can’t wait to celebrate with them next spring.

The visitor economy plays a vital role in supporting jobs, attracting investment and sustaining local communities across the Peak District and Derbyshire. By championing excellence in tourism, we’re helping to strengthen the region’s reputation as a must-visit destination – and ensure it continues to thrive for years to come.”

The original 2026 shortlist

Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award

Hoe Grange Holidays, Brassington
Peak Edge Hotel, Chesterfield
The Cupola Café-Bar-Pizza-Grill

B&B and Guest House of the Year

The Boot, Repton
The Bull’s Head, Foolow
The Dragon, Willington

Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year

Hartington Hills, near Hartington
Rivendale Lodge Retreat, near Ashbourne
Sandybrook Lodges, Ashbourne

Dog Friendly Tourism Business of the Year

Bike & Boot, Hope
Rivendale Lodge Retreat, near Ashbourne
Thornbridge Estate, Ashford-in-the-Water

Experience of the Year

Buxton Pottery Painting
Peak Walking Adventures
PeakePedals Ltd

Family Friendly Tourism Business of the Year

Bluebell Dairy Ltd, near Derby
The Children’s Country House at Sudbury
Thornbridge Estate, Ashford-in-the-Water

Hotel of the Year

Morley Hayes, near Derby
Peak Edge Hotel, Chesterfield
The Peacock at Rowsley

New Tourism Business of the Year

Langley Meadows, near Kirk Langley
The Torr Vale Tap, New Mills
Wild & Other, near Chesterfield

Pub of the Year

The Blind Bull, Little Hucklow
The Boot, Repton
The Tickled Trout, Barlow

Regenerative Tourism Award

Hoe Grange Holidays, Brassington
Morley Hayes, near Derby
Wild & Other, near Chesterfield

Self Catering Accommodation of the Year

Brosterfield Farm, Foolow
Darley House, Darley Dale
The Cupola Café-Bar-Pizza-Grill, Stoney Middleton

Taste of the Peak District, Derbyshire and Derby Award – Café and Tea Room

Hackney House Café and Deli, Barlow
Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop, Bakewell
On the Bridge, New Mills

Taste of the Peak District, Derbyshire and Derby Award – Restaurants

Red Lion Restaurant at Peak Edge Hotel, Chesterfield
The Garden Room at Wildhive Callow Hall, near Ashbourne
The Peacock at Rowsley

Team of the Year

Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre Volunteers
The Arkwright Society Team, Cromford Mill
The Wheatsheaf Pub & Pantry, Bakewell

Tourism Young Achiever Award

Dylan Torr – Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust
Grace Medhurst – Yorkshire Bridge Inn
Melissa Collins – Bluebell Dairy

Unsung Hero Award

David Brown – Hoe Grange Holidays
Jamie Parker – The Cupola Café-Bar-Pizza-Grill
Vivienne Smith – National Stone Centre

Visitor Attraction of the Year

Bluebell Dairy Ltd, near Derby
Denby Pottery Village
National Trust – Calke Abbey

See the full 2026 results.