Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards – Derbyshire

Buxton businesses are among those shortlisted for the Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards – Derbyshire 2027, which celebrate some of the best visitor experiences, accommodation, attractions and hospitality businesses across the county.

Finalists have been announced across 14 categories, recognising everything from hotels, pubs and self-catering accommodation to visitor attractions, unique experiences and the people working behind the scenes in Derbyshire’s tourism industry. The awards celebrate excellence, innovation, sustainability and customer experience across a visitor economy that the organiser estimates at £3.58 billion.

What Happens Next?

The finalists will now progress to the final stage of independent judging, which will include a series of mystery visits.

Winners from both the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire awards will be announced at the Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards Ceremony on 10th March 2027 at Crowne Plaza Nottingham.

Gold winners in eligible categories will then have the opportunity to represent the East Midlands at the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.

Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards – Derbyshire 2027 Shortlist

Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award

  • Carsington Water, Ashbourne
  • Peak Edge Hotel, Chesterfield
  • Rosliston Forestry Centre & Environmental Education Project, Swadlincote

B&B and Guest House of the Year

  • The Ashford Arms, Ashford-in-the-Water
  • Underleigh House B&B, Hope Valley
  • The George Hathersage

Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year

  • Hartington Hills, near Buxton
  • 3Trees Glamping, Wirksworth
  • Darwin Forest, Matlock

Experience of the Year

  • Thornbridge Estate, Ashford-in-the-Water
  • Pub Tours Ltd
  • Buxton Crescent – Champneys, Buxton

Hotel of the Year

  • The Peacock at Rowsley
  • The Cavendish at Baslow
  • Wildhive Callow Hall, Ashbourne

New Tourism Business of the Year

  • The Outside-Inn Wirksworth
  • Havendale, Chesterfield
  • Poms Ashbourne

Pub of the Year

  • The Ashford Arms, Ashford-in-the-Water
  • The George Hathersage
  • The Bull’s Head, Foolow

Regenerative Tourism Award

  • Mulino Lodge – Farm & Retreat, Ashbourne
  • Morley Hayes, Derby
  • Rivendale Lodge Retreat Ltd, Ashbourne

Self Catering Accommodation of the Year

  • Raven House Farm, Tibshelf
  • Derbyshire Staycations, Bakewell
  • Muse Escapes, Foxlow Grange, Buxton

Taste of Derbyshire – Café / Tearoom

  • on the bridge, New Mills
  • The Penny Pot Café, Edale
  • Village Green, Eyam

Taste of Derbyshire – Restaurant

  • The Peacock at Rowsley
  • The Red Lion Restaurant at Peak Edge, Chesterfield
  • Morley Hayes, Derbyshire

Team of the Year Award

  • New Bath Hotel Lido, Matlock Bath
  • The Peacock at Rowsley Team
  • Matlock Farm Park

Tourism Young Achiever Award

  • Jaimee Truss-Clarke, Derby Museums
  • Angel Williamson, Pub Tours Ltd
  • Ethan Torr, Buxton Civic Association

Visitor Attraction of the Year

  • Carsington Water, Ashbourne
  • The Children’s Country House at Sudbury
  • Museum of Making, Derby

The awards are delivered by Visit Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby, the area’s VisitEngland-accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnership, as part of the wider Visit East Midlands Tourism Awards programme.

Featured image: illustrative photograph by Florian Cordier / Unsplash.