Lancashire Restaurant Wins at Tourism Awards

Doug Crampton

Doug Crampton

Chef Patron 12th February 2025
Doug Crampton

Doug Crampton

Chef Patron

Lancashire Restaurant Wins at Tourism Awards

Eight at Gazegill is celebrating a remarkable achievement after being named New Tourism Business Winner at the prestigious Lancashire Tourism Awards 2024.


The award was announced last night at the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom, where the region’s finest hospitality and tourism businesses gathered for an evening of celebration.

Hosted by BBC Radio Lancashire’s Mike Stevens and organised by Marketing Lancashire, the awards recognised excellence across 27 categories, highlighting the outstanding contributions of businesses that shape Lancashire’s vibrant visitor economy.

Eight at Gazegill triumphed in the New Tourism Business category, standing out for its exceptional dining experience, commitment to local sourcing, sustainability efforts and education, and innovative menu.
Speaking about the judging process, Managing Director of Eight at Gazegill and Gazegill Organics Farm, Ian O’Reilly said, “Although it was really rigorous process and the panel of judges showed genuine interest in our journey, you never really know what they are looking for or if you have done enough to impress them. We are absolutely delighted to have won this award by unanimous decision, and I want to say a big thank you to every member of the team who have given their all, this achievement is a huge testament to their dedication and focus.”
Doug Crampton, Chef Patron of Eight at Gazegill, expressed his delight at the win: "Winning this award means the world to us! It’s a huge nod to the passion and dedication of our entire team, who put their hearts into everything we do. We love showcasing the best of Lancashire’s food scene, and this recognition just makes us even more excited to keep pushing boundaries and creating amazing dining experiences for our guests."
As a category winner, Eight at Gazegill may now have the opportunity to represent Lancashire at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025, bringing national recognition to its success!

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