Eleven businesses in Warwick have been nominated for regional awards which recognise the work of local independents.

The businesses have been named across eight different categories in the 'Muddy Awards 2025' which opened for voting today (March 25).

Organised for the 12th time by online guide Muddy Stilettos Warwickshire and West Midlands, the awards recognise five different businesses in each of 21 different categories.

Categories cover best beauty salon to best children's business, and all the finalists have been nominated by the public.

Last year eleven Warwick businesses were nominated, with the same number also being put forward the year before.

The nominations come shortly after Muddy Stilettos named Warwick the second best place to live in Warwickshire.

The Warwick nominees are:

• Best Boutique Stay: Kington Grange - Claverdon / Mount Pleasant Barns - Warwick
• Best Destination Pub: Hatton Arms - Hatton
• Best Events Venue: Ardencote Hotel and Spa - Claverdon / Kington Grange - Claverdon
• Best Family Experience: Lord Leycester - Warwick / Hatton Adventure World - Hatton
• Best Hair Salon: Nashwhite - Warwick / Pelo - Warwick
• Best Sport & Fitness Instructor: Natalie Bhangal, Graft Fitness - Warwick
• Best Women's Style: Diffuse Retail - Warwick
• Best Yoga/Pilates Studio: Form & Flow Pilates Studio - Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon

See the full list of nominees and get voting here.