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Experience of the Year
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Peak District Walking Experiences, myGuidedWalks, Derbyshire
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myGuidedWalks inspire visitors to explore the Peak District on foot. As well as guiding bespoke hikes based on the visitor’s interests, hikers also learn about the delicate ecosystems and nature, develop new navigation skills so they can enjoy exploring on their own, and share the hidden secrets and local history of the area. A wide range of activities are available to suit everyone at all abilities. This includes lower cost group walks, navigation training courses, bespoke private guided walks and award winning nature based experience days. A free digital photo album capturing the highlights from each trip is also included. A partnership has also been formed with the Buxton Crescent Spa Hotel to provide bespoke guided walks for their clients and a spa package including a day’s hiking. The business contuniues to grow and gain a truly national reputation. myGuidedWalks has been featured in Guardian Travel, Sunday Times, iNews and the British Travel Journal and won two Silver tourism awards and Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice.
Grey Seal and Seabird Cruise, Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours, Northumberland
Whether it’s landing on the islands, a shorter Grey Seal cruise, or watching the sun settle behind the iconic Bamburgh Castle during one of the sunset cruises, Serenity has a tour that suits everyone’s needs. The boat tours are available all year round and whatever tour is chosen, guests will be greeted by friendly knowledgeable staff who will be there to point out all the wildlife and answer any questions. All of the vessels are purpose built catamarans with a 360 degree viewing platform, enhanced stability and a toilet onboard.
Make Your Own Gin Experience, Shed 1 Gin Distillery, Cumbria
Shed 1 Gin Distillery is an award-winning micro gin distillery. Shed 1 came from from humble beginings back in 2016. A move to a larger premises in January 2020 saw the distillery open to the public, offering Cumbria’s first, and only, ‘Make Your Own Gin’ experiences. Distillery tours and tastings are also available, as well as botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Teas inside a venue that is quirky and atmospheric. A climate-positive business, Shed 1 Gin has held the Global Gin Guide Environmental Sustainability Award for the last two years. The distillery is also licenced for weddings and produces award-winning classically distilled gins, gin elixirs, and gin jelly marmalade.