WORCESTER Cathedral has been shortlisted in two categories at this years Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards.
The Christmas Tree Festival is a finalist in the Festival and Event of the year category and the Cathedral ferryman of 41 years has been shortlisted in the Unsung Hero category.
The winner will be decided by a public vote, which can be found online.
The Christmas Tree Festival is popular and has thousands of visitors each year, last year there was 135 participants.
Mark Glossop has been a rower the ferry since 1983, retired this year.
The Cathedral Ferry has been rowing people across the River Severn from the Water Gate for over 600 years.
Mark started the ferry rides again, as well as helping children across the river after Saturday school.
Mark said: “I am astonished but delighted that the efforts of the team are being recognised in this way.
“This has always been a team effort and I could not have done it without a lot of helpers, including several who have been involved for over 30 years.
“Happily a new team has emerged to take it forward – perhaps for another forty years.
“At one time there were dozens of ferries on the Severn, including at least three in Worcester itself, and it is good to keep the tradition going.
“The ferry provides an unusual and largely unexpected attraction to visitors and has raised over £20,000 for local causes – so long may it continue.”
