Sculpture by the Lakes near Dorchester has received national recognition at the VisitEngland Awards of Excellence.
The 26-acre botanical garden and art venue achieved a Bronze Award in the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year category, which celebrates businesses that leave visitors with lasting memories and excel in customer service.
The achievement marks the fourth award Sculpture by the Lakes has achieved this year, having taken home top spots in the Small Visitor Attraction and Casual Dining categories and Silver in the Dog Friendly Business category at this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards.
Simon Gudgeon, owner at Sculpture by the Lakes, commented: “It’s an honour to have been selected among thousands of attractions to achieve VisitEngland’s prestigious award, which is a hallmark of excellence in the UK tourism industry. We’re so grateful to our staff who work exceptionally hard to deliver a top-quality, memorable visitor experience at Sculpture by the Lakes every day.”
“With multiple awards achieved this year, we’re excited to embrace our busy summer season filled with new events and experiences and see what the next year brings.”
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