Visit England Accolades for Go New Forest Members

BASINGSTOKE, U.K. - Feb. 15, 2018 - PRLog -- Four members of Go New Forest (CIC) have been announced as winners in the VisitEngland 'Visitor Attraction' awards 2017, for demonstrating excellence within the visitor attraction sector, namely:

Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway, Exbury (Best Told Story)

Paulton's Park, Ower (Gold Award)

Ringwood Brewery, Ringwood (Hidden Gem)

St. Barb Museum & Art Gallery, Lymington (Hidden Gem)

Comments Anthony Climpson, Chief Executive of Go New Forest (CIC): "" We know the New Forest is the most unbelievably wonderful place to visit at any time of year, so to have four of our visitor attractions receive such accolades from Visit Britain is brilliant.

"There were only 16 awards for the whole of the south of England, so to have a quarter of them in the New Forest is quite an achievement."

The judges at VisitEngland were looking to showcase businesses within its quality scheme that go the extra mile to provide a high-quality day out, whether through a warm welcome, an engaging story, a delicious lunch or the overall visitor experience.

The full list of categories reads:

• Welcome
• Best Told Story
• Quality Food & Drink
• Hidden Gem
• Gold

Members of VisitEngland's Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme represent a wide range of tourism experiences across England, from museums and galleries, farm attractions, historic houses and gardens to churches, cathedrals and country parks. They are supported by a network of highly trained assessors who advise on improving and promoting the quality, accessibility and sustainability of their offer.

To see the full list of winners: CLICK HERE (https://www.visitbritain.org/sites/default/files/vb-corpo...)

For more information about attractions, accommodation, and things to do in the New Forest visit www.thenewforest.co.uk.