West Country Parks named Hospitality and Tourism Business of the Year

December 2, 2024

West Country Parks named Hospitality and Tourism Business of the Year at the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2024 

2024 Hoseasons Award with Dermot O'Leary


We are ecstatic to share that West Country Parks have been named the Hospitality and Tourism Business of the Year at the prestigious Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2024.


This award is intended to recognise the Hospitality & Tourism business that is the most successful in Sedgemoor, detailing what makes them stand out from other businesses and how they attract customers to the area.


We were also named as finalists for the Sustainable Business Award in recognition of our efforts to reduce our businesses carbon footprint.


Speaking about the awards, Roger Smith, General Manager at the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce, said;


'This year, we’ve received a record-breaking number of high-quality entries, leading to 67 incredible finalists. This outstanding response highlights the immense talent, creativity, and innovation within our local business community'.


Commenting after the awards dinner which was held at The Canalside in Bridgwater, David Tattersall, Group Manager at West Country Parks, commented;


'We are thrilled to have been nominated for two awards and it's fantastic to have won one! Our business has progressed a great deal over the last few years, and it's great to have had all of our hard work recognised.'


We would like to thank our visitors, supporters and all of our fantastic team for your support.




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