Visitor economy champions from across West Midlands recognised and celebrated at awards evening

Attractions showcasing the history, heritage and beauty of the region have been acknowledged with Gold Awards from a visitor economy awards night.

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The Black Country Living Museum, Shrewsbury Food Festival, Riverside Cabins, Goldstone Hall Hotel & Gardens and the Ironbridge View Townhouse were among the attractions to be honoured at the 2025 West Midlands Tourism Awards, with 15 winners crowned at the annual celebration of the sector at Edgbaston Stadium on Tuesday.

Black Country Living Museum won Gold for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year, Shrewsbury Food Festival won Gold for Tourism Event/Festival of the Year, Riverside Cabins won Gold for Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year, Goldstone Hall Hotel & Gardens won Gold for Small Serviced Accommodation Provider of the Year and Ironbridge View Townhouse won Gold for Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year.

The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley (WMGC)
The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley was awarded the Gold for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year

The ceremony was hosted by radio, TV and sports broadcaster Amber Sandhu, with entertainment provided by B:Music Young Performers and music group W!RED. 

The awards were organised by the West Midlands Growth Company, the region’s lead for the West Midlands Destination Development Partnership.