VisitEngland, the national tourist board has announced the finalists for the Awards for Excellence 2017 with Burton Constable Hall & Grounds named as a finalist.
Working collaboratively with industry, VisitEngland’s Awards for Excellence celebrate the best in English tourism.
Burton Constable Hall & Grounds announced as a finalist today, represents one of the three finalists Small Visitor Attraction of the Year in England. All finalists must wait until the Awards ceremony to discover whether they have won an award.
VisitEngland Chief Executive Sally Balcombe said:
“The Awards shine a spotlight on an industry driven by the highest-calibre people and organisations who deliver unforgettable experiences for visitors, raising the profile of England as a world-class destination and driving the economic benefits of tourism across the regions.”
“Awards for Excellence finalists exemplify outstanding tourism talent and distinguished businesses throughout England. We received over 600 truly impressive applications this year and there’s absolutely no doubt that the finalists represent the very best in the industry. I’d like to congratulate all finalists and wish them the very best of luck.”
Speaking on behalf of the Burton Constable Foundation, Kelly Wainwright, Curator said;
“We are absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted for the Visit England Awards. Burton Constable is one of the most fascinating historic country houses to survive with its collections and our dedicated staff and volunteers have worked tirelessly over the past few years to make this former ‘hidden gem’ no longer hidden.”
“We had a fantastic year in 2016 with a record high of visitors combined with some amazing events, including that glorious sunny day in July when we hosted the BBC Antiques Roadshow.”
“The team at Burton Constable does an amazing job; everyone has such a passion and enthusiasm that shines through to our visitors.”