Heritage Awards nominees announced
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The shortlist for the 2016 Hudson’s Heritage Awards has been announced, recognising the best visitor experiences at heritage attractions in the UK.
The nominees include historic houses, heritage gardens, museums, galleries in historic buildings, archaeological or industrial sites and other places associated with the past.
Established in 2011 the Hudson’s Heritage Awards are an independent scheme, judged by an expert panel chaired by Norman Hudson, OBE. The winners and highly commended will be presented at Goldsmith’s Hall in London on 1 March 2016.
Of the finalists Sarah Greenwood, publisher of leading heritage guide Hudson’s Historic Houses & Gardens said “We are thrilled to announce our shortlist and look forward to revealing our winners next March. The Hudson’s Heritage Awards recognise all aspects of historic properties and gardens which make a visit memorable and enjoyable. Our finalists this year have all excelled in their field, providing a high quality experience for visitors.”
The nominees are:
Best Family Day Out
Chester Cathedral, Chester
Newby Hall, North Yorkshire
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Stratford Upon Avon
The Alnwick Garden, Northumberland
Best Eating Out
Glansevern Gardens, Mid Wales
Northern Ireland Assembly, Belfast
Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye
Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire.
The Best Shopping
Blackwell, The Arts and Crafts House, Cumbria
Dartington Hall, Devon
The Harley Gallery, Nottinghamshire
Cotehele, Cornwall
Best Accommodation
Leeds Castle, Leeds
Bruisyard Hall, Suffolk
The Churches Conservation Trust
Frampton Court, Gloucester
Best Loos
The Alnwick Garden, Northumberland
Lowther Castle, Cumbria
Best New Discovery
Bletchley Park Trust, Milton Keynes
The Judge’s Lodging, York
Woburn Abbey and Gardens, Bedford
Best Innovation
Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire
Attingham Park, Shropshire
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
Croome Park, Worcester
Woburn Abbey and Gardens, Bedford
Best Wedding Venue
Wentworth Conservatory, Barnsley
Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire
Chiddingstone Castle, Kent
Combermere Abbey, Shropshire
Best Event/Exhibition
Dunham Massey, Greater Manchester
The Alnwick Garden, Northumberland
Houghton Hall, Norfolk
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
Woburn Abbey and Gardens, Bedford
Best Hidden Gem
Winterbourne House & Gardens, Birmingham
Keats House, London
Painshill Rococo Gardens, The Crystal Grotto, Surrey
St Mary’s House & Garden. West Sussex
The Best Picnic Spot award is the only award which is by public nomination. The nominated lunchtime locations are:
Lowther Castle, Cumbria
Clearburn New Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Durham Cathedral Woodlands, Durham
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