Last night was one of those moments that stops you in your tracks. At the prestigious Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026, held at the iconic Winter Gardens Blackpool, The Wellbeing Farm was crowned:
Wedding Venue of the Year
Business Events Venue of the Year
To win in both categories is something we are incredibly proud of. To be recognised in two completely different markets – weddings and corporate events – is something even more powerful.
Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026 – A Rigorous Judging Process
Organised by Marketing Lancashire, the Lancashire Tourism Awards are the county’s most prestigious celebration of excellence across hospitality and tourism.
This isn’t a simple vote or popularity contest.
Finalists go through:
- A detailed written submission process
- Independent scoring
- Expert industry judging panels
- Anonymous mystery shopper visits
That means our venue, service, team and guest experience were assessed exactly as our clients experience them – in real time.
For us, that makes these awards even more meaningful.
Wedding Venue of the Year – Ten Years On
Ten years ago, we won Wedding Venue of the Year.
Last night, we won it again.
Over the past decade, The Wellbeing Farm has evolved dramatically. We have grown, refined, adapted and strengthened our offering, but our core mission remains unchanged: to create meaningful, memorable celebrations.
We are proud to stand alongside other exceptional finalists in Lancashire’s vibrant wedding industry. To be recognised again, a decade later, shows that excellence is not accidental – it’s sustained.
You can explore our award-winning wedding experience here:
Wedding Venue at The Wellbeing Farm
Business Events Venue of the Year – A Strategic Statement
Winning Business Events Venue of the Year at the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026 is especially significant.
In many minds, weddings and corporate events sit at opposite ends of the spectrum. One playful. One serious.
For years, we’ve worked hard to prove that The Wellbeing Farm is more than a rustic venue with bow tie-wearing llamas.
Yes, they make people smile.
Yes, they are memorable.
But they are also intentional.
We use our environment strategically.
When delegates step outside during a strategy day and meet the llamas, something shifts. They pause. They reset. They take a photograph. They laugh.
That moment becomes a memory anchor.
And memory improves retention.
People don’t just remember the llama.
They remember the strategy session.
The breakthrough conversation.
The decision that was made.
Behind the bunting and bow ties is a serious, high-performing events business with:
- Professional event facilities
- Structured delivery systems
- Strong corporate partnerships
- Sustainability embedded into operations
- A highly trained, guest-focused team
Winning Business Events Venue of the Year confirms what our corporate clients already know – this is a venue where serious outcomes happen.
Explore our corporate offering here:
Corporate Events & Business Venue Hire
A B Corp Venue with Purpose
The Wellbeing Farm is proud to be a B Corp-certified venue.
Over the last ten years, we have embedded sustainability into how we operate, from food sourcing to energy usage, from team wellbeing to community partnerships.
We believe events can be joyful and purposeful. Celebratory and conscious.
This recognition at the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026 reflects not just our facilities, but our values.
Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026
The awards ceremony celebrated Lancashire’s £5.7 billion visitor economy and its thriving hospitality sector. Winners may now have the opportunity to progress to the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.
To represent Lancashire at a national level would be an incredible honour.
You can view the full list of winners here:
Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026 Winners
https://www.marketinglancashire.com/news/the-winners-of-lancashire-tourism-awards-2026/
A Personal Moment
What made the evening even more poignant was the timing.
Yesterday was my dad’s birthday. The day after we buried him.
To stand there, on his birthday, in a room full of men wearing bow ties, hearing our name called… it felt significant.
It felt like a tribute.
Happy memories of Dad on his birthday – and thank you for giving me your bag of bow ties.
To Our Team and Clients Who Helped us Win the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026
To our team – you are the reason this happens.
To our couples and corporate clients – thank you for trusting us with your most important days and most important decisions.
To everyone working in hospitality right now, navigating a challenging climate – keep going.
Excellence, resilience and heart still matter.
Planning Your Next Event?
Whether you’re planning:
- A wedding celebration
- A strategy day
- A leadership retreat
- A corporate away day
- A product launch
We would love to help you create something award-winning.