A WORLD renowned South Lakeland festival has struck gold in the VisitEngland Awards.
The Kendal Mountain Festival, held annually in November, took the top honour in the Tourism Event of the Year category.
Other South Lakeland recipients were The Watermill Inn & Brewery, Ings - silver in the Best Tourism Pub Award; and Rothay Garden Hotel - bronze in the Best Small Hotel Award.
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