Truro Cathedral hosted the 23rd annual Cornwall Tourism Awards.

The event featured entertainment from Mimi Attenburrow, the first winner of the Cornwall Comedian of the Year award, and a presentation from Adrian Richards of Via Ferrata Cornwall and BF Adventure.

The awards recognised excellence in various sectors, including glamping, camping, hotels, B&Bs, cafes, pubs, restaurants, attractions, and experiences.

Winners celebrated at this year's Cornwall Tourism Awards (Image: Nick Williams) There were also cross-sector awards for ethical, responsible, and sustainable tourism, international tourism, access and inclusivity, and new tourism businesses.

Three special awards were given: the Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award for Mylor Sailing School, the Winner of Winners award for Lydcott Glamping, and an award for Lovat Parks for their commitment to regenerative tourism.

Paul Russell from Falmouth University said: "They believe in business being a force for good, and are the first B-Corp holiday park group."

Mylor Sailing School (Image: Nick Williams) Gold winners in many categories will now be nominated to represent Cornwall in the national VisitEngland Awards in 2025.

Michael Steel, managing director of Visit Cornwall, added: "It’s inspiring to see so many businesses dedicated to excellence in Cornish tourism.

"Special congratulations go out to the business owners, managers, and every single team member whose hard work and passion make these achievements possible."

Lydcott Glamping (Image: Nick Williams) Awards organiser Robin Barker continued: "It’s always fabulous to celebrate the very best in Cornish tourism.

"Businesses that whatever the challenge continue to keep Cornwall at the fore in terms of service, innovation, accessibility and sustainability.

"Congratulations to each and every winner."

Full list of award winners and commended

ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by Access Cornwall

  • Gold - Mylor Sailing School, Mylor

ACTIVE & LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by AGI

  • Gold - Introduction to Sailing - Mylor Sailing School, Mylor
  • Silver - Creeks & Backwaters Kayak Tour - Encounter Cornwall AKA Paddle Cornwall SUP, Golant
  • Silver - The History Tour - Falmouth Uncovered, Falmouth
  • Bronze - Full Classic Tour - Via Ferrata Cornwall CIC, Penryn

B & B AND GUEST HOUSE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Voltshare

  • Gold - Boscastle House, Boscastle

CAFÉ & TEAROOM OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Rodda’s

  • Gold - Tree of Life Cafe, Tintagel
  • Silver - The Garden Café, Newquay

CAMPING AND CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Booking.com

  • Gold - Polmanter Touring Park, St Ives
  • Silver - Gwinear Camping & Fishing, Newquay
  • Commended - Little Winnick Touring Park, St Austell

CASUAL DINING AWARD, sponsored by NFU Mutual Central Cornwall

  • Gold - Florys at Bodmin, Bodmin
  • Silver - The Terrace Restaurant at Hendra Holiday Park, Newquay

DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, sponsored by The Pets Larder

  • Gold - The Woodland Collection, Hayle
  • Silver - Tregoad Holiday Park, Looe
  • Bronze - The Valley Cornwall, Carnon Downs
  • Commended - Kernock Cottages Cornwall, Saltash

ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by ADA Cosmetics

  • Gold - Whalesborough Resort & Spa, Bude
  • Silver - China Fleet Country Club, Saltash
  • Bronze - St Martin’s Vineyard & Winery, Isles of Scilly Treseren, Newquay
  • Commended - Tregenna Castle Resort, St Ives

GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Anytime Booking

  • Gold - Lydcott Glamping, Looe
  • Silver - Yurts Cornwall, Fowey
  • Bronze- Pengelly Retreat, Hayle

HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Tozers

  • Gold - Trelay Hideaway Holiday Park, Looe
  • Silver - Padstow Holiday Village, Padstow
  • Bronze - Sun Haven Holiday Park, Mawgan Porth
  • Commended- St Ives Holiday Village, St Ives
  • Commended - Trelawne Manor Holiday Park, Looe

INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by Seymac Distribution

  • Gold - Select South West Tours, Gunnislake
  • Silver - Babel Fish Language School, Newquay

LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Profitroom

  • Gold- Fowey Hall Hotel, Fowey
  • Silver - St Michaels Resort, Falmouth
  • Bronze - Tregenna Castle Resort, St Ives

LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Isles of Scilly Steamship Company

  • Gold - The Minack Theatre, Penzance
  • Silver - National Trust Lanhydrock, Bodmin
  • Bronze - Lappa Valley, St Newlyn East

NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD, sponsored by Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions

  • Gold - Tom’s Cottage Cornwall, Bodmin
  • Silver - Wavecrest Café, Lizard Point
  • Bronze - Bar Silo, Fowey

(Image: Nick Williams)

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO CORNISH TOURISM, sponsored by VisitCornwall

  • Mylor Sailing School, Mylor

PUB OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Vickery Holman

  • Gold - The Old Inn & Restaurant, Saint Breward

REGENERATIVE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by Falmouth University

  • Lovat Parks

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Knightor Winery

(Image: Nick Williams)

  • Gold - Fallowfields at Housel Bay Hotel, Helston
  • Silver - Talland Bay Hotel, Looe

SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Quality in Tourism

  • Gold - Treworgey Cottages, Liskeard
  • Silver - St Moritz Hotel and Garden Villas, Wadebridge
  • Bronze Penmarlam Lodge Retreat, Fowey
  • Commended - The Cornish Place, Redruth

SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by pkf Francis Clark

  • Gold - Talland Bay Hotel, Looe
  • Silver - Housel Bay Hotel, Helston

SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Tregoad Holiday Park

  • Gold - PK Porthcurno Museum of Global Communications, Penzance
  • Silver - Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park, St Columb
  • Silver - Via Ferrata Cornwall CIC, Penryn
  • Bronze - National Trust Godolphin, Helston

SPA & WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by The Samphire Club

Hydrothermal Experience - St Michaels Resort (Image: Nick Williams)

  • Gold - Hydrothermal Experience – St Michaels Resort, Falmouth

  • Commended - Geothermal Experience – Jubilee Pool, Penzance

TOURISM EVENT / FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by St Austell Printing Company

  • Gold - The Great Estate Festival 2024, Newquay
  • Silver - Trengwainton Christmas Lights 2023, Penzance
  • Bronze - The Tunnel of Lights, This is Christmas 2023 at The Shipwreck Treasure Museum, St Austell

UNSUNG HERO AWARD, sponsored by Cornwall Airport Newquay

  • Laura Withers, The Barn at Pengelly, Truro

VISITOR INFORMATION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Saffron Academy

  • Gold - Bude Area Tourist Board

WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by The Eco Laundry

  • Gold - Treseren, Newquay
  • Silver - Boconnoc, Lostwithiel
  • Bronze - Pentillie Castle and Estate, Saltash
  • Commended - The Barn at Pengelly, Truro

WILDLIFE FRIENDLY TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD, sponsored by Cornwall Wildlife Trust

  • Gold - Lydcott Glamping, Looe
  • Silver - Pengelly Retreat, Hayle
  • Bronze - Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary, Hayle
  • Commended - Parbola Holiday Park, Gwinear
  • Commended - St Martin’s Vineyard, Isles of Scilly
  • Commended - The Woodland Collection, Hayle

(Image: Nick Williams)

WINNER OF WINNERS, sponsored by Wildanet

  • Lydcott Glamping, Looe