A Warwick bookshop. a children's business, a spa and a jeweller have all been named among the best independent businesses in Warwickshire.

Warwick Books, Zoogie Boogie Club, Ardencote and Hamlington’s Fine Jewellery have all scooped prizes in the 'Muddy Awards 2023' which recognise the work of local independents.

Organised for the 10th time by online guide Muddy Stilettos Warwickshire and West, the awards recognised businesses across 27 different categories, with locals voting for their favourites.

All the regional winners will now be entered in a national competition, with entrants from 28 counties.

Warwick Books saw off competition from Kenilworth Books and Astley Book Farm to once again be named Warwickshire's best book shop.

Zoogie Boogie Club was named best children's business and Hamlington's was named as best jeweller.

In the best spa category, Ardencote beat The Belfry Spa and Elan Spa at Mallory Court among others to scoop the prize.

Warwick had 11 nominations across 10 categories in this year's awards.

Muddy Stilettos said 800,000 votes were cast by locals in 2023.

Editor Laura Kearns said: "A massive thank you for taking the time to support your awesome local businesses this year – it was our biggest ever awards!

"And, whilst we wish every brilliant business nominated and voted for could make it through, there can only be one winner of each category of the Warwickshire & West Midlands Awards.

"Each regional winner will also be put forward for the National Muddy Awards to find the “best of the best” across all 28 Muddy counties. 

"Keep your peepers peeled for when we announce the National Finalists in the next few weeks!"

See the full list of winners here.

(Image by Hazel Nicholson via flickr)