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Herriot Country Tourism Group shine at White Rose Awards

Yorebridge House Bainbridge, a member of the Herriot Country Tourism Group is the winner of the Restaurant with Rooms Award in the annual Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose awards. The World of James Herriot, anchor of the group received a highly commended award in the Small Visitor Attraction category.

“This is a tremendous accolade for Yorebridge House and we are delighted that the Herriot Country Tourism Group includes such a highly valued business amongst its members. Coupled with our highly commended award, this is a welcome boost to the group’s status and we are delighted that so many of our members were finalists.” comments Ian Ashton Managing Director of the World if James Herriot and chairman of the Herriot Country Tourism Group. The Herriot Country Tourism group represents around 200 businesses and eight were finalists in the White Rose Awards.

Ian adds, “The World of James Herriot was near closure 18 months ago and these award results demonstrate the progress we have made to date in revitalising the business and galvanising the Herriot Country Tourism Group as a valuable and credible force for tourism in the area.” Attached picture L-R Ian Ashton, World of James Herriot; Gary Verity, Welcome to Yorkshire; David Reilly Yorebridge House. The shortlisted Herriot Country Tourism Group members included: The World of James Herriot, Thirsk; Beningbrough Hall and Gardens, near York; Thief Hole Cottages, Northallerton; Yorebridge House, Bainbridge (Two categories); Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa, Helmsley; The Carpenters Arms, Easingwold; The Wensleydale Heifer, Leyburn; Rendezvous Hotel Skipton

For further information please contact: Ian Ashton, The World of James Herriot, 3 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1PL Tel: 01845 524234 E-mail: mail@worldofjamesherriot.com Press Contact: John Gallery, Great Potential. Tel: 07967 032623 E-mail: johngallery@greatpotential.co.uk

The World of James Herriot is located in the original home and surgery of the author in the market town of Thirsk. The attraction was formally owned by Hambleton District Council and is now operated as a private business. It is the focus for the Herriot Country Tourism Group, the destination marketing membership organisation that includes hotels, guesthouses, self-catering and other visitor attractions in the area.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by John Gallery .