VisitEngland has announced its Visitor Attraction Awards for 2024-2025 and five of them are based in Yorkshire.

VisitEngland named the winners of its Visitor Attraction Accolades, recognising excellence within the sector.

Accolades were awarded to 78 English attractions covering all aspects of what makes an outstanding visitor experience.

The five categories include: ‘Welcome’, ‘Best Told Story’, ‘Hidden Gem’, ‘Quality Food and Drink’ and ‘Gold’.

York's Barley Hall. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

placeholder image — York's Barley Hall. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

Participants of the Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme cover a range of tourism attractions from historic houses, gardens, country parks and farm attractions to galleries, museums, churches and cathedrals.

Among Yorkshire winners are Cannon Hall Farm, owned by the Nicholson family since 1650, Dalby Forest Park and The Hepworth Wakefield.

VisitEngland director Andrew Stokes said: “These accolades put England’s outstanding attractions in the spotlight as they recognise the amazing visitor experiences available across the country.

“They acknowledge the people who give the warmest welcomes, provide the most mouth-watering food and tell the stories that delight visitors, making them jewels of our tourism offer.

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“The excellence on show today underlines the quality within the industry, ensuring fantastic visitor experiences.

“From galleries and museums, breweries and castles to theme parks and gardens, nature reserves and wineries, these attractions go the extra mile to guarantee visitors leave with magical memories.”