--- title: "Whinlatter Forest scoops gold for second year in a row |… | Visit Keswick, Lake District" url: https://visitkeswick.com/news/whinlatter-forest-scoops-gold description: "Whinlatter Forest scoops gold for second year in a row: Forestry England are delighted to announce that Whinlatter Forest near Keswick has been awarded a…" --- **Forestry England are delighted to announce that Whinlatter Forest near Keswick has been awarded a VisitEngland Gold Accolade for the second year running, and third time in five years. These prestigious awards are based on the results of VisitEngland’s Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme assessments, reflecting the attractions’ commitment to providing an exceptional visitor experience and the incredibly high standards they achieve. The team from Whinlatter Forest attended the awards ceremony in Warwickshire earlier today (12 November), where they were presented with their award certificate alongside other winners from across the country Nominations for the accolade are based on a range of feedback, including annual VisitEngland quality assessment, the observations of an assessor, customer feedback direct to VisitEngland and online customer reviews. Only the highest scoring attractions are nominated for Gold Accolade consideration, with only a few achieving the honour each year. This national recognition of Whinlatter’s top-quality customer service is the result of the team’s hard work to ensure every visitor enjoys a fantastic experience at England’s only mountain forest from the moment they arrive. With walking, cycling and running trails, stunning views and rare nature to spot (including the elusive red squirrel) the forest is one of the Lake District’s ‘must-visit’ attractions and welcomes thousands of visitors each year from across the globe. Mark Holroyd, Head of Recreation and Communications for Forestry England’s North District said: “This prestigious national award celebrates the Whinlatter recreation team’s unwavering dedication over many years to delivering consistently exceptional experiences and facilities for all our visitors. Such recognition is a fantastic achievement, but to do so for a second year running, as well as previously in 2021, really highlights the passion they have for truly outstanding customer service.” ## More stories [See all stories](https://visitkeswick.com/blog) The Moot Hall and Keswick main street lit with Christmas lights Blog ### Keswick Victorian Fayre Keswick's Christmas fayre returns to the Market Square on Sunday 6 December 2026, with free entertainment, charity stalls and a children's funfair. 30 October 2026 derwentwater keswick ### Planning Your Stay In Keswick Keswick is a vibrant and lively town nestled in a stunning part of the Lake District and theres something for everyone here. Read on for some inspiration and ideas for where to stay and what to do whe Original publication date not recorded ### Festive Walks to do over the Christmas Period If you are staying in Keswick or the North Lakes over the Christmas period, you are probably planning on going for a walk? ## Start your trip here Plan your perfect escape with our Keswick guide. From places to stay and things to do, where to eat, explore and unwind. ## For AI agents - API catalogue: https://visitkeswick.com/.well-known/api-catalog - Guide for AI agents: https://visitkeswick.com/llms.txt - A2A agent card: https://visitkeswick.com/.well-known/agent-card.json - MCP server card: https://visitkeswick.com/.well-known/mcp/server-card.json - Live availability and booking: the site's tools above (MCP connector at https://visitkeswick.com/mcp).