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Entrepreneurial couple to expand Northumbrian ice cream parlour with Barclays funding

Barclays Business, the small business arm of the global financial services provider, has announced backing for Northumbrian-based business Wyndenwell Ice Cream Parlour.

Wyndenwell Ice Cream Parlour was established in 2010 by entrepreneurial husband and wife team Noel and Kirstie Page, who saw a gap in the tourism and leisure sector.

The business, which is located in Bamburgh, has outstanding reviews on Tripadvisor and so decided to launch a coffee shop with free wi-fi to build on their growing custom.

New, undisclosed funding from Barclays has enabled them to purchase the property they are located in and secure the future of the business for years to come.

Noel Page, Partner of Wyndenwell Ice Cream Parlour, said: “We started the business with very little but have been fortunate enough to be able to grow organically and take advantage of the ‘staycation’ holiday trend.

“When the opportunity arose to buy the premises we decided to take advantage of the low interest rates we’re currently seeing and we’re now the proud freeholders of the business premises.

“As well as serving ice cream, food and beverages we also stock bespoke produce which has proved very popular with our customers.”

As Bamburgh becomes increasingly an all year destination it’s expected that Wyndenwell Ice Cream Parlour will double the turnover in the coming year and see a significant increase in staffing levels.

Paul Duggan, Business Banking Manager at Barclays said, “It’s been very rewarding working with Noel and Kirstie and seeing them develop the business so it’s great that we’ve been able to provide financial support for the next phase of their development and we look forward to seeing their continued growth over the coming years.”

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