A local holiday firm has been recognised for providing one of the country's best tourism breaks.

Richardson's scooped the Best in Britain accolade for its holidays on the water at the Hoseasons annual awards.

The event - which took place in Newport, Wales - celebrates the nation's top boating locations, holiday parks, and lodge parks. 

Other local winners included Barnes Brinkcraft, in Wroxham (Best on the Norfolk Broads), Otters Mead Boutique Lodges, in Dereham (Best Lodge Escape destination in the east of England) and Wild Duck Holiday Park, Belton (Best Family Fun destination in the region).

During the ceremony, Richardson's also picked up the award for the Best Relax and Explore destination in the east of England for its Hemsby Beach Holiday Park.

Greg Munford, chief executive of Richardson's, said: “Winning these awards is a brilliant achievement.

"There are so many great locations out there, so to be considered the best in the region and the UK is a huge pat on the back for our fantastic team who work so hard every day to give our guests great holiday experiences.”

This was the 16th Hoseasons awards and was attended by more than 600 of the industry's operators and suppliers. 

At the event Paul Evans, from the parent company of Hoseasons, Awaze, said: “The standard of accommodation, facilities, food and service across our holiday rental portfolio has never been higher, so to be named Best in Britain is an incredible achievement by all at Richardson’s.

"We’re delighted to be able to give them these awards and wish them all the very best for another great year ahead.”