Local businesses shortlisted for Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards
Businesses across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire have been successfully shortlisted for the 2026 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards.
The awards celebrate the best of the area’s thriving £3.58bn visitor economy and shine a spotlight on the region’s talented tourism businesses.
North Derbyshire nominees include Peak Edge Hotel, Wild & Other, The Tickled Trout, Hackney House Café and Deli, and Red Lion Restaurant.
Following a record number of entries, finalists have been revealed across 17 award categories, recognising excellence across hotels, B&Bs, attractions, pubs, cafés, and unique experiences. The full list of awards and nominees is listed below.
Nominations are now open for Festival or Event of the Year. Whether a well-established celebration or a new cultural event, eligible entries are encouraged to submit or be nominated for a chance at prestigious recognition.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 26 October 2025, with a shortlist of finalists announced shortly after. A public vote will then run from 1 to 30 November 2025, with the finalist receiving the highest number of votes crowned the winner of the coveted title.
Finalists in all other categories will now progress to the final round of independent judging, which includes a series of mystery visits to determine the winners. The awards will culminate in a prestigious awards ceremony held in spring 2026. To apply or nominate for the 2026 Festival or Event of the Year award, visit: www.visitpeakdistrict.com/tourism-awards
Jo Dilley, Managing Director of Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, said: “These awards are a celebration of the people, businesses and experiences that make our destination such a memorable place to visit.”
Peak District, Derbyshire and Derby Tourism Awards: The 2026 Shortlist
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
- Hoe Grange Holidays
- Peak Edge Hotel
- The Cupola Café-Bar-Pizza-Grill
B&B and Guest House of the Year
- The Boot
- The Bull’s Head
- The Dragon
Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year
- Hartington Hills
- Rivendale Lodge Retreat
Sandybrook Lodges
Dog Friendly Tourism Business of the Year
- Bike & Boot
- Hope Rivendale Lodge Retreat
- Thornbridge Estate
Experience of the Year
- Buxton Pottery Painting
- Peak Walking Adventures
- PeakePedals Ltd
Family Friendly Tourism Business of the Year
- Bluebell Dairy Ltd
- The Children’s Country House at Sudbury
- Thornbridge Estate
Hotel of the Year
- Morley Hayes
- Peak Edge Hotel
- The Peacock at Rowsley
New Tourism Business of the Year
- Langley Meadows
- The Torr Vale Tap
- Wild & Other
Pub of the Year
- The Blind Bull
- The Boot
- The Tickled Trout
Regenerative Tourism Award
- Hoe Grange Holidays
- Morley Hayes
- Wild & Other
Self Catering Accommodation of the Year
- Brosterfield Farm
- Darley House
- The Cupola Café-Bar-Pizza-Grill
Taste of the Peak District, Derbyshire and Derby Award – Café and Tea Room
- Hackney House Café and Deli
- Barlow Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop
- On the Bridge
Taste of the Peak District, Derbyshire and Derby Award – Restaurants
- Red Lion Restaurant at Peak Edge Hotel
- The Garden Room at Wildhive Callow Hall
- 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,
- Denby Pottery Village
- National Trust – Calke Abbey
