Local businesses, visitor attractions and events shortlisted for county awards
A number of hospitality businesses in the Melton area are celebrating being shortlisted for prestigious local industry awards.
They are among the finalists announced this morning (Tuesday) for the 2026 Leicestershire Promotions Tourism and Hospitality Awards, which recognise teams working in the visitor economy across the city and county.
Gates Garden Centre, at Cold Overton, has received three nods, including for the best Garden Centre award. Its Garden Restaurant and Courtyard Coffee Shop have also both been shortlisted in the Taste of England category.
Also in contention for the Taste of England award are The Berkeley Arms at Wymondham and the Noel’s Arms at Melton Mowbray.
The team behind the Melton Mowbray Christmas Victoria Fair – organised by the BID, Town Estate and borough council – will contest the Free Event award while one of those up for the Small Visitor Attraction accolade is Wymondham Windmill.
In the mix for Best Experience is the Brockleby’s Pie Experience, run by the piemakers which have a base at Asfordby Hill and a shop in Melton Mowbray.
Martin Peters, chief executive at Leicestershire Promotions, said “The strength of this finalist list is its breadth.
"It brings together major attractions and hotels with independent businesses, local events, hospitality venues and the individuals and teams who make the visitor experience happen every day.
"Tourism and hospitality make a significant contribution to Leicester and Leicestershire, and these awards are about recognising the quality, commitment and innovation that sit behind that contribution.
"Reaching the final is a real achievement, and I congratulate every finalist.”
The winners will be announced at a presentation ceremony on November 26.