The annual awards, now in their 30th year, celebrate the very best of England’ s tourism industry. Winners were selected from hundreds of businesses across the country, representing a wide range of categories including‘ New Tourism Business of the Year’,‘ Pub of the Year’, and‘ Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year’.

This year, Bath proudly took home two accolades. No. 1 Royal Crescent was awarded Gold in the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year category, while Searcys at the Pump Room earned Silver in the Taste of England category.

VisitEngland Director Andrew Stokes praised the winners, saying,“ These annual Awards are an opportunity to applaud and showcase the businesses and individuals who provide outstanding customer service and continuously improve their products and offer for visitors. From a captivating science museum in Merseyside to a fully accessible hotel in Bournemouth, from cow cuddling on a farm in Yorkshire to fine dining in Lancashire, this year’ s winners show just how varied and diverse our industry is and what makes it great. Competition this year was fierce, reflecting the excellence evident across each category. I congratulate all the 2025 winners, and especially those who won Gold, an achievement cementing their place as the standard bearers of our world-class tourism industry.”

No. 1 Royal Crescent impressed judges during a secret visit, receiving glowing feedback,“ A truly magical attraction that

transports visitors back to the 1700s. The trail through the house tells the story of a fictional family, helping to engage visitors of all ages in the history of the property. It is clear that this small attraction delights all of its guests with its innovative interpretation and attention to detail.”

“ Competition this year was fierce, reflecting the excellence evident across each category. I congratulate all the 2025 winners, and especially those who won Gold, an achievement cementing their place as the standard bearers of our worldclass tourism industry.”

Alex Sherman, CEO of Bath Preservation Trust said,“ This is a wonderful award which recognises the brilliant team who make No. 1 Royal Crescent such a special museum and gallery to visit. The beautiful historic house is unique and visitors can expect a warm welcome and a fascinating insight into how Georgian people would have lived. We are so grateful to VisitEngland for their recognition and support.”

Searcys at the Pump Room also celebrated their success,“ We’ re thrilled to share our Silver win in the Taste of England category at the VisitEngland Awards for

Excellence. A massive thank you to our incredible team – your passion, creativity and care shine through in every single guest experience. We’ re so proud of everything you do.”

These accolades highlight Bath’ s continued excellence in delivering worldclass visitor experiences and reinforce its status as one of England’ s premier cultural destinations.

For more info: www. no1royalcrescent. org. uk www. thepumproombath. co. uk