A CHESHIRE-based group of travel agencies has been recognised as among the best in Britain, receiving a silver award in the small travel retailer of the year category at the British Travel Awards.

Prestbury Travel, with a branch on the High Street in Tarporley, competed against hundreds of other travel agencies across the UK to win the coveted award.

Voted for by the general public and people in the travel trade, the award recognises and rewards Prestbury Travel for its commitment to the highest standards of product offering, knowledge and customer service and care.

Managing director at Prestbury Travel, Stella Bosworth, said: “This is a fantastic achievement. The British Travel Awards are highly acclaimed for rewarding companies that deliver the best service.

“We are incredibly proud to have been nominated by our peers and voted for by the general public.”