The finalists - including Burnley's Woodland Spa and Bertram's Restaurant, and Oswaldtwistle's Britannia Tap & Grill - have been announced by Marketing Lancashire. The businesses will now progress through stages including mystery shopping, announced visits, and interviews with the independent judges. Samlesbury Hall has picked up a whopping six nominations, while other multiple nominees include The Lawrence in Padiham, Mytton Fold Hotel in Langho, Stanley House in Mellor and the Three Fishes in Mitton.
Vikki Harris, marketing and partnership director of Marketing Lancashire, said: "Today's finalists have been through a rigorous shortlisting process, mapped against nationally set criteria, and earned a place in the county's most prestigious tourism and hospitality awards. "We wish them luck through the next stages of the competition and look forward to celebrating with them at the awards ceremony early next year. "Some of the finalists will now be visited by mystery shoppers and some by appointment, but all will have the opportunity to meet with our esteemed panel of judges in November.
"Our judges will consider all the evidence, reports, and interviews before selecting the winners of the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2024. "This year's finalists are leaders in their field and we are thrilled to support them through the next stages of the awards process and to support our judges, who have quite a task on their hands. "Congratulations to all this year's finalists, you've risen to t.