![]() ![]() The Auckland Project is transforming the town of Bishop Auckland into a tourism destination attracting more than 200,000 annual visitors and £4m into the local economy.įour of the project’s seven attractions have already been opened. The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland, County Durham Nominated by Stuart Forster ![]() It is staffed by an amazing array of dedicated personalities who genuinely care. Strawberry Field comprises a perfectly integrated tourism attraction housing a wonderful museum integrated with local and regional support programs servicing the wider community. Strawberry Field, Liverpool Nominated by Peter Rosenfeld The museum, which is disabled friendly, has a lovely cafe serving local food which recently won a ‘Taste Our Best Award’ from the Scottish Government. Not only is the experience historically riveting, it also succeeds in getting the message to children that a life of crime is not a good career choice! The prison, which is by the docks with views of the sea, has brought tourism to a deprived town which despite its natural beauty has been crying out for investment. As soon as you open the imposing front door you’re fascinated and want to explore further. The building has been left unchanged since it closed after 125 years. The fabulous audio tour of Scotland’s Alcatraz, built in 1888 to house some of the country’s most notorious criminals, allows you to ‘meet’ former prisoners and staff and experience life as it was through ‘real life’ recordings. Peterhead Prison Audio Tour, Grampian Nominated by Rebecca Hay It is an honest, balanced account of a shared history with some uncomfortable truths that feel so relevant to be heard, right here, right now. Working closely with the Wampanoag Native American Advisory committee, curator at The Box, Joanne Loosemore, reveals their side of the story and the inevitable conflict that occurred with the new settlers at Cape Cod. Yet this tale of triumph over adversity, that has been told and retold from the white privileged perspective for generations, is turned on its head in this ground-breaking display – the largest commemorative Mayflower exhibition in history. It’s believed more than 30 million people can trace their ancestry to the 102 passengers and approximately 30 crew aboard the iconic Mayflower. This much anticipated venue and its opening exhibition, ‘Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy’, celebrates the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrim Fathers’ historic voyage from Plymouth to North America in 1620. ![]() This combined tourism initiative will help to increase visitor numbers by an estimated 5,000 passengers each year.” Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy, The Box, Plymouth, Devon N ominated jointly by Alex Green and Lynn Houghton ![]() General manager, Paul Lewin, says: “The Ff&WHR generates an estimated £25m each year for the local economy. To enhance the journey experience, the company has also expanded its fleet of First Class Pullman observation carriages with the entry into service of ‘Eryri-Snowdonia’. The station has created seven full-time jobs and delivered improved facilities for visitors, a larger shop, a new interpretation area and a new café. 2019 saw the opening of a new £3m heritage railway station in Caernarfon, an important part of the town’s £16m waterfront and town centre regeneration Initiative that “aims to promote the town’s historic quayside district and boost tourism, jobs and the North Wales economy.” Congratulations to all finalists and all members who nominated them! Best UK and Ireland Tourism Project Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways, Caernarfon Station and First Class Pullman Carriage, North Wales N ominated by Stuart Renderįfestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways operates two narrow gauge railways from Caernarfon to Porthmadog (25 miles) and Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog (13 miles). ![]()
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