Hever Castle celebrates hat-trick award win

The team at Hever Castle are celebrating a triple award win, scooping a gold award for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year, joint gold for Wedding Venue of the Year, and bronze for Small Hotel of the Year. 

The winners of the Beautiful South Awards were announced at a black tie event at The Grand Hotel in Brighton, compered by travel journalist and broadcaster, Simon Calder. 

Run by Tourism South East in partnership with Services for Tourism Ltd, the awards recognise achievement in the tourism industry over the last 18 months. 

Duncan Leslie, CEO of Hever Castle, said: "We are absolutely thrilled to have won two gold awards and one bronze at the Beautiful South Awards - the top industry awards for the tourism industry. To be named best Large Visitor Attraction and best Wedding Venue in the South East is a huge honour and is testament to the hard work and dedication of all our staff across all the departments."

Mark Smith, chairman of Tourism South East, commented: "What a night! I was blown away by the sheer quality of tourism businesses and experiences celebrating the trophies. Through some incredibly hard work, talent and determination, they have all achieved well deserved success and will be a great example to others. I am certain that they will inspire other businesses across the UK."