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Two local attractions are finalists in the Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards, with winners to be announced at Norwich Castle on 6 March.
Why it matters: Winners will automatically qualify for the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence in June, offering local tourist attractions a chance to gain recognition on a national stage.
The details: Jimmy's Farm & Wildlife Park is shortlisted in two categories:
Experience of the Year
Visitor Attraction of the Year
Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum is a finalist in the Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award category.
For context: The awards, organised by Visit East of England (VEE), feature 11 categories celebrating tourism excellence across Suffolk and Norfolk.
What they're saying: "The Suffolk & Norfolk Tourism Awards provide an invaluable platform to showcase the region's commitment to excellence," said Holly Oakland from VEE.
"There's no doubt that all businesses are feeling pressures this year, so we're delighted to be able to start the season by celebrating what so many tourism ventures bring to our two wonderful counties," she added.
The bigger picture: The awards come as VEE marks its first year as an accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP), underlining its commitment to supporting local businesses and sustainable growth in the region.
The bottom line: The awards ceremony will take place at 18:00 on Thursday, 6 March at Norwich Castle.
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