The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring in York has been awarded Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award for 2026.
The award is presented to attractions that consistently receive excellent visitor reviews and ratings on Tripadvisor and comes during a landmark year for the York-based attraction, which earlier this year also received the Best New Tourism Business Award at the Visit York Tourism Awards.
Located in the heart of York city centre, The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring combines immersive environments, optical illusions, interactive exhibits and large-scale visual experiences designed to surprise, entertain and create memorable photo opportunities for visitors of all ages.
Since opening, the attraction has quickly become known for its Instagram-worthy installations, mind-bending illusion spaces and family-friendly immersive experiences, attracting visitors from across the UK and beyond.
The combination of industry recognition through the Visit York Tourism Awards and continued positive feedback from visitors on Tripadvisor marks a significant milestone for the independently operated attraction.
Matthew & Marianne Tritton-Hughes (Owners) said:
“To receive both the Visit York Best New Tourism Business Award and now Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award within our first year is incredibly special for us.
“We created The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring to offer something genuinely different within York’s visitor scene! It's been such an incredible first Year.
“Seeing guests share their experiences, photos and reviews, and watching families and friends completely immerse themselves in the attraction every day has been amazing for our whole team.”
The attraction continues to welcome thousands of visitors to York each year and has become one of the city’s fastest-growing immersive visitor experiences.
For more information about The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring, visit www.puzzlingworldyork.co.uk
