A HANDFUL of businesses across Ryedale have been named amongst nearly 100 businesses shortlisted for this year’s White Rose Awards.
The awards, which celebrate the best tourism across the country, covers 16 categories including the best Yorkshire attractions, hotels, B&Bs, restaurants and pubs.
Popular businesses in Ryedale have not gone unnoticed either with the Black Swan in Helmsley shortlisted under the Large Hotel category and the Feversham Arms Hotel and Verbena Spa, also in Helmsley, shortlisted in the Small Hotel category.
Forest Holidays at Keldy, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, near Cropton, have been shortlisted for the Outstanding Customer Service award.
On the shortlist for best bed and breakfast is No 54, Helmsley and the best restaurant shortlist includes The Hare Restaurant, at Scawton, near Helmsley.
Robin Hood Caravan Park is also shortlisted in the caravan, holiday park and holiday village section.
Colin Mellor, chair of the White Rose Award judges said: "Every year the field of entries seems to get stronger and stronger and this year’s awards are certainly no exception.
"We’ve had a record number of entries, almost a third of which are first time entrants, which is a real testament to the growing tourism offering in Yorkshire."
More than 1,000 people will come together for the awards dinner later this year with the date and location still to be announced.
Gary Verity, chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said that he was thrilled to see Yorkshire businesses being recognised.
He said: "I’m delighted for all the Yorkshire businesses who have been nominated for a White Rose Award.
"They were up against some incredibly tough competition so to be shortlisted is testament to their hard work and commitment to Yorkshire’s fantastic tourism industry. We look forward to celebrating with you all on the night."
White Rose Awards 2015 finalists include:
SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION
Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens
International Centre for Birds of Prey
Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland (Visit York)
Filey Bird Garden & Animal Park
Yorkshire Trike Tours
ROKT
LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION
North Bay Railway and Attractions
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Cannon Hall Farm
Sewerby Hall and Gardens
The Forbidden Corner
York Maze
TASTE OF YORKSHIRE
Wadsley Hall Farm Kitchen Ltd (Tipple Tails)
Vanessa Delicatessen, Butchery & Café
Rounton Coffee
Wold Top Brewery
Lottie Shaw's Bakery
Yorkshire Heart Vineyard & Brewery
Yummy Yorkshire
SELF-CATERING
Hazel Brow Holidays Swaledale
Lendal Tower
Shire Cruisers
Wolds Edge Holiday Lodges and Snug Huts
The Dovecote Barns
Dalesend Cottages
PUB
The Black Bull Inn
Shibden Mill Inn
The Anvil Inn
The Chequers, Bilston in Ainsty
The Blue Boar, York
The Chequers Inn, Ledsham
RESTAURANT
Eric’s Restaurant
The Hare Restaurant
The Spiced Pear
The Saddle Room
Yorebridge House
1884 Dock Street Kitchen
Middlethorpe Hall
TOURISM EVENT
Freedom Festival
Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland
Wakefield Festival of Food, Drink & Rhubarb
The best race in the world, the Juddmonte International
Harrogate Christmas Market
Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
York Maze - Hallowscream
CARAVAN HOLIDAY PARK & HOLIDAY VILLAGE
Far Grange Park & Golf Club
Faweather Grange Lodges
Camp Katur
Lebberston Touring Park
Humble Bee Farm
Robin Hood Caravan Park
B&B/GUESTHOUSE
No.21 York
Low Mill Guesthouse
Cambridge House Countryside Guesthouse
Carr House Bed and Breakfast
No.54
The Wold Cottage
LARGE HOTEL
Holdsworth House Hotel & Restaurant
Gisborough Hall Hotel
Rendezvous Hotel @ Skipton
Wentbridge House Hotel
Black Swan Helmsley
Raithwaite Hall
SMALL HOTEL
Herriots Hotel, Skipton
Shibden Mill Inn
The Mayfield Hotel
Yorebridge House
Beverley Tickton Grange
Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa
BUSINESS TOURISM
The Coniston Hotel Hotel & Country Estate
York Conferences
National Railway Museum
Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel
York Racecourse
Bedern Hall York
Harrogate International Centre
RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS
The Cleveland Tontine
The Carpenters Arms
Shibden Mill Inn
The Coach House at Middleton Lodge
VISITOR INFORMATION
Halifax Visitor Centre
Thirsk Tourist Information Centre
Humber Bridge Tourist Information Centre
Saltaire Visitor Information Centre
Bridlington Tourist Information Centre
York Visitor Centre
ARTS & CULTURE
The Craft Centre & Design Gallery
The Alhambra Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre
Harrogate International Festivals
The Tetley
Sheffield City Hall
OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE
Wintersett Lakes Caravan & Camping Park
Forest Holidays - Keldy
The Coniston Hotel & Country Estate
Wentbridge House Hotel
Donna Pryce - Hilton Hotel York
Swinton Park
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