Winner: Walking the Wolds, Driffield

The judge blown away by the amount of people who attended Bill and Mrs M's Walking the Wolds 'Star Stuff - Winter Wander'. Most of the walkers were members (although some had travelled hundreds of miles to join the group) and everyone spoke so positively about their experiences within the group and after experiencing a walk for they could only agree! Despite being new to the group and on her own with her dog, they were welcomed by EVERYONE. The walk had a friendly feel and although it was centred around four-legged companions, this group is so much more: a place where confidence is built, new friendships are forged and everyone is included without question. A truly REMARKABLE experience, led by a truly remarkable lady and her slightly bonkers-but-brilliant one-eyed, fox red retriever.

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Winner: Doubletree by Hilton, Hull

The building just works as a venue for any event business or pleasure. All the public areas provide as much venue space as required, large or small. Everywhere is well maintained, and lighting, furniture, decor including floral arrangements and artwork are all a high standard. Of course, the building alone cannot deliver a memorable event alone and it must be said all the staff we met were welcoming and very knowledgeable. The overall ambiance was relaxing. The question is would we recommend this venue... the answer is absolutely.

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Winner: Goat Yoga at Ings Park Alpacas, North Cave

Offering a truly unique experience, baby goat yoga at Ings Park is a fun filled activity for all the family. Set in the stunning location of North Cave, guests can experience a yoga class like no other! The goats are friendly, inquisitive and very cuddly. They love to join in whilst you are guided through your yoga poses. The yoga teacher ensures both guests and goats are looked after throughout. Photo opportunities are plentiful, with the goat pyramid being one to keep. After enjoying the class, you can explore the farm and meet all of the other animals who look forward to you feeding them. A truly worthy finalist, the baby goat yoga at Ings Park will leave you feeling uplifted and ready to book straight on to another animal experience at the farm.

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Winner: Luke's Bakery, Brough

Luke's Bakery create handmade sourdough bread, using a traditional slow fermentation process. Baking to order, using local ingredients, means food waste and food miles are kept to a minimum. The team use a quality framework to ensure consistently high standards, resulting in bread that not only has great taste and texture but is also better for you. Luke's bread is supplied to a range of outlets catering to the local tourism markets across Yorkshire & Lincolnshire, including several previous REYTA winners! When not creating great sourdough, Luke finds time to share his expertise and enthusiasm through demos, workshops and supporting educational charities and tourism initiatives. Luke is a true ambassador for his product, the planet and Hull & East Yorkshire.

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Winner: Pasture House Holiday Cottages

Pasture House is an imposing building, lovingly created by Sarah and her team. A key feature here is the adaptability of the property to cater for different groups - hen weekends, large family gatherings and even weddings! Furnished and decorated to a high standard, this property exudes luxury and with well-appointed rooms (all ensuite) provide sanctuary for guests away from the hub of the two social areas and well thought out external areas with hot tubs and sun loungers. Pasture House provides an excellent example of self-catering accommodation in the East Riding, with a good location for access both Beverley and the coast.

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Winner: WILD Organic Eatery, Beverley

A really unique place to eat and visit with core business aim of being organic with no chemicals at the heart of everything they deliver. A fantastic concept and venue, with a team that shows how passionate staff make a huge difference in delivery of an exceptional menu and venue. The dedication in management of Wild matches Spencers personality down to a T! You can see how much he wants to grow and build on an already exceptional concept.

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Winner: Hull Truck Theatre

Hull Truck Theatre is a shining example of how accessibility and inclusion can be woven into every aspect of an organisation. From BSL-interpreted and captioned performances to baby-friendly and relaxed showings, their programming reflects a genuine commitment to welcoming all audiences. Hull Truck doesn’t just open its doors to theatre audiences, it reaches out. It creates spaces for neurodivergent young people to devise plays in a day or week. It actively and continuously seeks feedback from those with access needs and acts on it, ensuring they have the same experience as everyone else. Hull Truck embodies what the theatre can and should be for everyone.

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Winner: Drewton's Farm Shop, South Cave

Drewton's is without a doubt a remarkable place to visit. From the staff to the food to the beautiful venue, it is a true local gem that should not be missed. The staff are friendly and attentive; the food is exceptional and often locally sourced or made in house and the grounds and the buildings are presented with true care. The portion sizes are generous but be sure to try and save room for desert or at least get one to go- you won't regret it!

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Winner: Salt on the Harbour, Bridlington

Salt-on-the-Harbour is situated right beside the water and uses its picture windows to best advantage in allowing guests to have wonderful views from the restaurant and rooms. The internal decor is stylish and uses a colour palette which enhances and emphasises the seaside location. The rooms are beautifully appointed, extremely comfortable and full of light. The restaurant offers wonderful food, served by staff who appear to be very happy in their work and who provide a welcoming and warm ambience for guests. This is Bridlington at its best!

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Winner: The Ferguson Fawsitt, Walkington

This venue truly captures the essence of a community pub, offering a welcoming atmosphere and a versatile layout that caters to every need—from a restaurant dining area to a lively traditional bar. The food is consistently well-prepared, with a menu full of classic pub favourites and lighter options, all served with care and great value. A well-kept selection of hand-pulled beers, wines, and non-alcoholic choices complements the experience.

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Winner: Pride in Hull

A strong application and an event that fills Hull with Pride year on year - engaging with volunteers, delivering a wide range of support infrastructure and continually developing the event makes this a worthy finalist and an event that holds its own in the Hull & East Yorkshire event diary.

Winner: Gemini Chocolate, Beverley

Gemini Chocolate is a remarkable business as they truly embrace all aspects of sustainable practices, from their supply chain, production and retail sides of the business. They practise the principles of circular economy wholeheartedly and also ensure that their supply chain encourages biodiversification where possible. Their premises is accessible allowing customers full view of all chocolate production and all the staff are very knowledgeable and open to questions on a range of topics. Added to this, all their products are inclusive in that they are available to people across a large range of dietary needs.

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Winner: Acorn Glade Glamping, Melbourne

Wendy and Andrew were very friendly. They were very easy to talk to and made us feel very welcomed. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Acorn Glades is a little oasis of nature, a beautiful, wooded glade with a pretty central lake set amidst the local farmland. You are surrounded by nature and could easily relax and unwind. It was a real retreat. The quirkiness of the accommodation and communal areas with their bespoke furniture and decorations brings a smile to your face, particularly meeting The King! The alpacas and wallabies were an additional treat.

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Winner: William's Den, North Cave

Set in the heart of our rural countryside William's Den is full of adventure for families. From walking through the door, there is a warm welcome and a true sense of excitement. Using natural resources, the Indoor Play Area is enchanting, allowing children to explore and play freely. The Hideout is a great addition for quieter play and allow younger minds to learn through play. Outside the adventure continues with so many areas to discover and let imaginations run wild from Sand Play to Den Building, Zip Wire and so much more. The entire site has been carefully crafted with sustainability and care for the environment is visible to see. William's Den is a magical place to visit, and full credit goes to the team.

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Winner: L'Opaline Bistrot, Beverley

A tantalising aroma of French cuisine greets the visitor along the quaint cobbled street where L’Opaline is set against the spectacular backdrop of Beverley Minster. A unique and inspired location for this small, authentic French bistrot offering hearty home cooked food in a cozy relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Passion and commitment to excellence is clear, showcasing weekly changing innovative menus, delivered with exceptional service and enhanced thought for customer experience. Tasty French dishes cooked and presented using high quality, local, fresh ingredients are absolutely outstanding. Eddie is clearly living his dream and taking his customers with him - a unique and exceptional experience!

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Winner: Doubletree by Hilton, Hull

The Hilton by Doubletree Hotel is a valuable asset to the City of Hull, providing a wide range of quality amenities. These include immaculate and luxurious rooms, a well equipped fitness suite, superb restaurant, conference centre and the hotel is crowned by a fabulous rooftop bar. Staff are welcoming and friendly and work hard to make your visit a memorable one. As visitors arrive to experience the culture of Hull, there can be no better way to start than at the Doubletree by Hilton.

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