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Welcome to Yorkshire Chief Executive James Mason Sta...

We welcome the September 24th COVID-19 support plan announcements by the Chancellor, as the measures will go a long way in providing a safety net that will hopefully see many tourism businesses survive the next six months, and hopefully safeguard many jobs that would otherwise be lost.

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Baa-rilliant! Welcome to Yorkshire Website Hits High...

Viewers of the brand new Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small have been flocking to Welcome to Yorkshire’s website yorkshire.com. Since its premiere on Tuesday 1st September, the hit TV adaptation has been a ratings winner.

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Ian Woosnam Senior Golf Classic Held in Yorkshire

Welcome to Yorkshire has confirmed plans to put Yorkshire on the map as a top golfing destination after working with SGH Sporting Events to help host the first professional tournament in the county for more than 20 years.

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Music and media stars launch search for a Song for Y...

Welcome to Yorkshire, London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and award-winning classical opera singer Lizzie Jones MBE have launched a brand-new music competition to help celebrate and promote the county as we all adapt to life with COVID-19.

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Tree-rific!

More than a thousand trees are being planted by Welcome to Yorkshire after the successful launch of its new personal membership: “My Y”.

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Membership Payment Information Update

Welcome to Yorkshire have made important changes to the direct debit management programme responsible for Welcome to Yorkshire membership payments.

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Tree-mendous! Sir Patrick Stewart is Welcome to Yor...

Sir Patrick Stewart is Welcome to Yorkshire’s First Personal Member... Welcome to Yorkshire launch their brand new worldwide personal membership to people across the globe on Yorkshire Day (1st August), with their My Y membership scheme and a tree is planted in the county for every paid membership.

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Welcome to Yorkshire - In Response to Chancellor of...

Rishi Sunak MP’s Summer Economic Statement

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Destination Management Organisations call for govern...

Destination Management Organisations from across the country have joined together to back a campaign encouraging government to ensure the tourism sector is supported through Winter 2020.

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Welcome to Yorkshire Look to Add to their Board as T...

Stephen Parnaby OBE and Paul Grace have decided to step down as directors from the Welcome to Yorkshire Board with immediate effect.

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A statement on behalf of the Welcome to Yorkshire Bo...

Constructive talks held on the future of Welcome to Yorkshire. Options remain on the table for Welcome to Yorkshire’s future following an Extraordinary Board Meeting this afternoon.

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We’re good to go new industry standard launched

Visit Britain are delighted to announce the launch of a UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark, in partnership with the national tourist organisations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to provide a ‘ring of confidence’ for tourism as the sector works towards reopening.

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Kiplin Hall & Gardens succeeds in statistical hat tr...

With the end of the open season fast approaching this historic house museum, garden and tea room counts its blessings. After re-opening post lockdown Kiplin Hall and Gardens has reported record breaking visitor figures as its popularity with local people grows. Blossoming into a statistical hat trick the heritage attraction has enjoyed its highest footfall figures for three months in a row. During July, August, and September this year Kiplin has welcomed a total of 8,556 visitors compared to 6,154 in same three months in 2019, an increase of 39%.

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Raisthorpe Distillery secures listing with Booths

Artisan drinks producer Raisthorpe Distillery has secured a listing with high end North of England supermarket Booths for its range of Yorkshire Tonics.

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Prepare for a frightfully fantastic Halloween spook...

Thrill seekers can prepare to be scared at Gulliver’s Valley this Halloween thanks to a frightfully fun ‘Spook Safari’. Mysterious surprises will await at the Rother Valley attraction during half term from 24 October to 1 November, in the form of wicked witches, perilous pirates, terrifying tricks and treats, and all your favourite family rides and attractions.

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Welcome to Yorkshire Chief Executive James Mason Sta...

We welcome the September 24th COVID-19 support plan announcements by the Chancellor, as the measures will go a long way in providing a safety net that will hopefully see many tourism businesses survive the next six months, and hopefully safeguard many jobs that would otherwise be lost.

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Raisthorpe Distillery wins 2 Star Great Taste Award...

Yorkshire drinks producer Raisthorpe Distillery is celebrating after winning two coveted Gold Stars for its Damson Gin at this year’s hotly-contested Great Taste Awards 2020, the largest and most trusted independent accreditation scheme for fine food and drink. Raisthorpe was also awarded 1-star for its Damson and Sloe Ports, as well as for its Apple and Elderflower flavour Yorkshire Tonic. A 1-star Great Taste Award means judges dubbed it a food that delivers fantastic flavour.

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Baa-rilliant! Welcome to Yorkshire Website Hits Hig...

Viewers of the brand new Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small have been flocking to Welcome to Yorkshire’s website yorkshire.com. Since its premiere on Tuesday 1st September, the hit TV adaptation has been a ratings winner.

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Yorkshire whisky distillery celebrates Whisky Bible...

The team at Yorkshire’s first single malt whisky distillery is celebrating after winning two prestigious awards. Spirit of Yorkshire’s first whisky, Filey Bay First Release was awarded 95 out of 100 and a Liquid Gold Award by world renowned whisky expert Jim Murray in the 2021 Whisky Bible that has just been published.

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Bradford Garden Centre backs fledgling business

Tong Garden Centre has become the first retail outlet to stock a range of handmade garden stoneware from a fledgling Leeds business, Set in Stone. Set in Stone launched in May 2019 and is the brainchild of family friends Carl Pitts, 36 and Sam Smith, 35 who live in Belle Isle, Leeds. Bricklayers by trade, they started out making garden ornaments, statues, plaques and planters as a hobby but have turned Set in Stone into a successful Facebook marketplace selling page.

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Ian Woosnam senior classic hailed a hit Driving for...

Welcome to Yorkshire has confirmed plans to put Yorkshire on the map as a top golfing destination after working with SGH Sporting Events to help host the first professional tournament in the county for more than 20 years. Liam Bond won the inaugural Welcome to Yorkshire Ian Woosnam Senior Classic tournament in association with Aberdeen Standard Capital with a round of 65 at Ilkley Golf Club on Wednesday 16 September.

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Gulliver’s Valley launches new magical sleepover off...

The UK’s newest theme park, Gulliver’s Valley in Rotherham, has unveiled some exciting new sleepover packages for September and October.

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Yorkshire Tonics awarded vegan accreditation

Award winning Raisthorpe Distillery is celebrating four of its Yorkshire Tonics being awarded vegan accreditation.

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Air Purifiers

Yorkshire bases company SPT Hotel & Catering Ltd have signed a UK Distribution Agreement to supply AIRVIA Medical Air Purifiers to the Hotel & Catering Industry across the UK. Helping to Guests, Diners and personnel a little extra peace of mind while using or working in Hotels and Restaurants.

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