The Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards 2025 turned the East Midlands Conference Centre into a hub of celebration and applause on Thursday, March 20.
And let’s be honest—there was plenty to cheer about!
With 15 coveted awards up for grabs—including Pub of the Year, Hotel of the Year, and Visitor Attraction of the Year—the night was all about recognizing the innovation, passion, and leadership that keep Derbyshire’s tourism scene thriving.
But here’s the real kicker: Gold winners in key categories now have a shot at national glory! They’ll be representing Derbyshire at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025, the crème de la crème of English tourism honours.
So, who took home the trophies? Drumroll, please…
Here’s the full list of Derbyshire’s finest winners!
1. Award winners
These are some of the best pubs, tourist attractions and places to stay across Derbyshire and the Peak District. Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Visitor Attraction of the Year
The Thornbridge Estate won the Gold award in the Visitor Attraction of the Year category, with Silver going to the Bluebell Dairy Farm Park near Derby, and Bronze being scooped by The Children’s Country House at Sudbury. Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Experience of the Year
Pub Tours Ltd scooped the Gold award for Experience of the Year, with Thornbridge Hall House Tours taking Silver and the Bronze award going to Drive Dad’s Car, Ambergate. Photo: Brian Eyre
4. Hotel of the Year
The Cavendish Hotel at Baslow won the Gold award in the Hotel of the Year category, with Peak Edge Hotel at Chesterfield winning the Silver award and Fischer’s Baslow Hall at Baslow claiming Bronze. Photo: Brian Eyre