SVR Scoops 2nd National Award! SVR

Severn Valley Railway has won a bronze award in the Tourism Experience of the Year category at the prestigious Visit England Awards for Excellence 2012 ceremony. The Bronze Award is a great achievement and recognises Excellence in Tourism in England. Severn Valley Railway was presented with their Bronze Award at a glittering Awards Ceremony which was held in May at Athena, an art deco gem located in the heart of Leicester’s cultural quarter. Commenting on the Award James Berresford, Visit England’s Chief Executive said "In a year when we received a record of 392 high quality applications winning a Bronze Award is a considerable achievement. Severn Valley Railway is now ranked in the top three businesses in their category for Excellence achieving one of the highest accolades which Visit England can bestow. I warmly congratulate them". The Tourism Experience was sponsored by David Hodgkinson - Sales Director Barclaycard. Severn Valley Railway received their award from Penelope Viscountess Cobham Chairman of Visit England and David Hodgkinson Sales Director of Barclaycard. Speaking on behalf of Severn Valley Railway Lisa Smith, Assistant Visitor Services Manager said “We are so delighted about winning Bronze at the Visit England Awards. It’s a fantastic accolade to receive for all our hard work within tourism. It is something that we are very proud of”. Winning this award comes hot on the heels of recieving an award for ' Most Coach Friendly Historic Attraction' recently announced by UK Coach Awards.

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