An employee of a popular family attraction has reached the final of a prestigious tourism award.

Liam White, who works at Fairytale Farm in the Cotswolds, is in contention for VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar award for 2024, which will be decided by the voting public.

The farm, near Chipping Norton, offers a "magical" experience to visitors mixing fairy tales, animals and adventure play.

Mr White, who heads up the animal team, often receives praise from visitors across various social media channels and review websites for going the extra mile to make sure their children got the most out of their visit.

The farm's director, Nick Laister, said: "We are delighted that our animal manager, Liam White, has reached the finals of VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar awards.

"Fairytale Farm is a unique attraction in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, which mixes classic fairy tales and sensory experiences with animals and adventure play.

"It is fantastic to have received the support of Cotswold Tourism and Experience Oxfordshire for our entry into these awards, and our fingers are well and truly crossed for Liam.”

Mr White said: "I feel so honoured and delighted to have been shortlisted for this award, and to be down to the final 10 nominees is just incredible.

"I love every moment of my job, so it's an amazing feeling to receive this recognition.

"My role at Fairytale Farm has such variety: from meeting new wonderful customers daily, to helping visitors, staff and volunteers achieve their goals, every day is something new."

Sally Graff, of Cotswolds Tourism, said: "We are delighted that Liam has been shortlisted for VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar awards this year and we will be actively encouraging the public and businesses all across the wider Cotswolds region to vote for him."

Lesley Wright, of Experience Oxfordshire, said: "We are absolutely delighted to see Liam of Fairytale Farm, an Experience Oxfordshire Partner, shortlisted for the VisitEngland Tourism Superstar award.

"Liam and his team receive fabulous, heart-felt feedback for their work creating magical experiences, introducing animals into children’s lives, and Liam is often commended for the sensitivity and understanding he shows to all Fairytale Farm’s guests."

To cast a vote, visit www.visitengland.com/superstar.