Hook Norton Brewery Scoops VisitEngland ‘Hidden Gem’ Accolade

Hook Norton Brewery has been officially recognised as a top-tier visitor attraction after being awarded a prestigious 2025 VisitEngland Hidden Gem Accolade.

Mark Graham and Nigel Brownsea collecting the Brewery’s Hidden Gem Award from VisitEngland Chairman , Lady Victoria Borwick

The award was presented yesterday at a celebratory lunch at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, Warwickshire. Mark Graham and Nigel Brownsea attended the event on behalf of The Hook Norton Brewery Co Ltd to receive the certificate, marking the brewery’s high standards within the VisitEngland Visitor Attraction quality scheme. The Hidden Gem Accolade is awarded annually to attractions that assessors feel are truly deserving of recognition. Nominations are based on a comprehensive range of feedback, including annual quality assessments, observations from the VisitEngland assessor, direct customer feedback, and online customer reviews.

“We are delighted to announce that The Hook Norton Brewery Co Ltd has been awarded a 2025 VisitEngland Hidden Gem Accolade,” stated the official letter from VisitEngland, co-signed by VisitEngland Chairman Lady Victoria Borwick and Simon Numphud, Managing Director of VisitEngland Assessment Services. The Accolade is a testament to the brewery’s commitment to providing an outstanding visitor experience. The brewery, which offers tours and has a popular visitor centre, will now be able to use the coveted Accolade logo in its marketing materials for as long as it remains a member of the quality scheme.

Hook Norton Brewery is part of a select group of attractions across the country to receive the 2025 VisitEngland Accolade, cementing its status as one of the best “hidden gems” the country has to offer to tourists.

Experience the ‘Hidden Gem’ Yourself!

Now is the perfect time to experience this award-winning attraction for yourself. See why VisitEngland named us a Hidden Gem and get an inside look at our historic brewery.

📅 Book your brewery tour today and explore one of the country’s best visitor attractions!
➡️ Click here to book a brewery tour