Cornwall named UK's favourite holiday destination for the seventh year in a row

Cornwall has been named the Best UK Holiday Destination in the British Travel Awards for the seventh year in a row.

The county first secured the title in 2009 and hasn't given it up since, winning in a public vote again this year with more than a million votes cast.

“Well done Cornwall! To be named as the nation’s favourite holiday destination for seven years is a truly incredible achievement,” comments Malcolm Bell, Chief Executive of Visit Cornwall. “Each and every person involved in tourism in Cornwall should be proud of this award. It represents strength in our product, brand and future and is a powerful message to be able to shout across the world.

“Thank you to everyone that has contributed to Cornwall’s success and of course, to those who voted.”

The Eden Project also won Best UK Leisure Attraction for a fifth year and Bude was victorious as Best UK Coastal Resort.

The Eden Project also won best UK Leisure Attraction for a fifth year in a row. Credit: PA Images

“We couldn’t be more delighted with this award. All the vision and local investment that is going into the Bude area – creating new places to eat, places to stay and exciting things to do for visitors to Bude, is clearly appealing to day visitors and holiday visitors alike,” said Mark Hibbard, Tourism Officer and a Director of Bude Area Tourist Board.

“The fact that this award is voted for by visitors makes it all the more special. We represent many Bude tourism businesses working together to provide a thriving and continually improving visitor destination – we look forward to welcoming even more visitors in 2016!”

The 2015 edition of the British Travel Awards attracted 1 million votes from over 250,000 voters.