VisitEngland held its prestigious 2026 Awards for Excellence on Wednesday night (June 3), revealing a host of worthy winners at a glittering ceremony. Spanning 17 categories — from Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year to Experience of the Year — the awards recognise gold, silver, and bronze recipients across the board. Running for more than 35 years, the awards shine a spotlight on the very best of England's thriving tourism industry, which contributes around £127 billion to the economy and