UKinbound has awarded Blenheim Palace the accolade of Individual Attraction of the Year at its Awards for Excellence event at Belfast City Hall on 21 September.

The winners were decided by a panel of independent judges from across the tourism industry.

Heather Carter, Managing Director at Blenheim Palace, said: “Winning this award truly means a lot to us as it is testament to the hard work, dedication and passion of each and every department that makes Britain’s Greatest Palace all that it is today. It is an honour to be crowned among an impressive shortlist of visitor attractions creating such fierce competition, and fantastic to come together as an industry to celebrate our world-class tourism businesses.”

Joss Croft OBE, CEO, UKinbound, said: “Our Awards for Excellence are a great opportunity to reward and celebrate the industry. Our members who work for businesses such as major attractions, tour operators, transport and accommodation providers have all worked incredibly hard over the last 12 months and made a significant contribution to the continuing success of the sector. We are delighted to name Blenheim Palace as our Individual Attraction of the Year.”