The much-anticipated finalists for the 2026 Muddy Stilettos Awards have been unveiled, highlighting the cream of the crop in independent lifestyle businesses across Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. With a staggering 20,000 business nominations and nearly half a million votes received last year, this prestigious UK-wide awards program continues to celebrate excellence in the lifestyle sector.
The Muddy Stilettos Awards, known as the UK’s leading lifestyle awards, have shortlisted 4,830 finalists spanning 23 regions. This year features 21 lifestyle categories, each showcasing the top 10 nominees based on the highest number of nominations. New categories enhancing this year’s lineup include Fashion & Interiors, Best-Loved Pub, Best Artisan Food & Drink Producer, Best Afternoon Tea, and Best Wellness Break.
Voting is now open until May 26, 2026. Friends, families, and customers are encouraged to support their favourite local businesses and help crown the winners in this exciting final stage.
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Celebrated finalists from Gloucestershire and Worcestershire include standout venues, eateries, wellness retreats, creative spaces, and artisan producers. Highlights from the lists:
- Luxury hotels and spas such as Calcot & Spa (Tetbury), De Vere Tortworth Court (Wotton-under-Edge), and Ellenborough Park (Cheltenham).
- Artisan bakeries and food producers like Cherry Moo (Quedgeley), Happy Cinnamon Artisan Bakery (Nailsworth), and Shokoladi (Malvern).
- Vibrant theatres and cultural venues including Barn Theatre (Cirencester), Cheltenham Playhouse, and Malvern Theatres.
- Popular bars, pubs, and cocktail lounges such as Bar Limon (Malvern), John Gordons (Cheltenham), and The Clarence Social (Cheltenham).
- Renowned beauty and wellness providers including Baby Face Cheltenham, Beautique 12, and So Aesthetics (Worcester).
- Top glamping and retreat destinations like Bredon View Glamping Retreats (Pershore), Brockencote Hall (Kidderminster), and The PIG-in the Cotswolds (Barnsley).
- Charming cafés and coffee shops including Bromley’s of Cotswolds (Chipping Campden), Suffolk Coffee (Cheltenham), and The Roastery (Gloucester).
- Diverse fitness instructors and wellbeing experts such as Grace Walton Fitness (Cheltenham), Harry Foxall PT (Willersey), and The Body Barn (Ebrington).
- Beautiful florists and home decor shops, including Bloomery (Broadway), Floral Roundabout (Worcester), and Mooch Gifts & Home (Bewdley).
- Outstanding farm shops, markets, and food artisans like Corn Hall Deli (Cirencester), Eastington Farm Shop (Eastington), and Jolly Nice Farm Shop (Frampton Mansell).
These finalists represent the best in creativity, service, and local spirit, making Gloucestershire and Worcestershire vibrant hubs for lifestyle excellence. The 2026 finals promise to deliver fierce competition and celebrate the best independent businesses for their contributions to the community and the industry.
Don’t miss your chance to vote for these exceptional businesses and help identify the winners of the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026. Support local, celebrate excellence, and join the excitement in recognizing Britain’s finest lifestyle businesses.