Now in its 11th year, the awards are free for all businesses to enter and the organisers enjoy shining a light on those who make “our lives so much more fun and vibrant”.
This year’s awards reached 10 million people nationally over the course of eight weeks, with 515,000 votes cast.
With some of the following businesses located in the county, and others you may wish to travel the extra mile for, here is your round-up of the award winners who deserve your continued support.
5. Boutique Stay – The Cottages at Cottesbrooke (Cottesbrooke)
These newly launched holiday cottages are now available following a year-long renovation. Located in an unspoilt village to the south of Market Harborough, the owners hope guests will enjoy and appreciate the attention to detail. Location: Cottesbrooke, Northamptonshire. Photo: The Cottages at Cottesbrooke
6. Cafe – Forge Coffee (Culworth)
This specialty coffee shop is one of Forge’s two locations, offering London coffee with country values. The owners have sourced the perfect coffee blend and wanted to bring it to the Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire villages they grew up in. Location: High Street, Culworth, Banbury, OX17 2AZ. Photo: Forge Coffee
7. Casual Dining – The Pop Up Place (Long Buckby)
The Pop Up Place strived to offer an innovative pop-up food and drink establishment in an area that had seen nothing like it before. It was instantly well-received, with themed events regularly hosted. Location: 10a High Street, Long Buckby, NN6 7RD. Photo: The Pop Up Place
8. Children’s Business – Outdoor Explorers (Tur Langton)
Outdoor Explorers is a unique outdoor children’s business that connects families with nature and encourages hands-on activities based on different weekly themes. It is both an immersive and safe space for young people. Locations: The Manor, Tur Langton and Lamport Hall, Northamptonshire. Photo: Outdoor Explorers