regions – Rural Business Awards

Wales & Northern Ireland

rurhalbuga — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:07:17 +0000

There’s something magical about the landscapes of Wales and Northern Ireland. Dotted with fairy-tale castles and blessed with some of the most dramatically beautiful scenery of the United Kingdom, these unique places offer a rich variety of rural businesses which often become destinations in themselves.

This region covers all counties in:

Wales
Northern Ireland
Pembrokeshire
Carmarthenshire
Monmouthshire
Isle of Anglesey
Ceredigion
Denbighshire
Flintshire
Isle of Anglesey

South West

rurhalbuga — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:24:18 +0000

Dramatic Clifftops, pristine golden sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages and soaring blue skies abound in the world-class coastline surrounding the South-West. This region attracts countless tourists each year due to its spectacular natural beauty, the golden perfection of the Cotswolds, and the regions rich sense of culture and tradition. It’s also one of the country’s best places to eat and drink, with Cornish Pasties, Cheddar Cheese and the Cream Tea some of the regions more iconic highlights. The South West is home to some inspiring rural businesses who really know how to stand out from the crowd.

The South West covers rural businesses in:

Cornwall
Devon
Dorset
Gloucestershire
Somerset
The Channel Islands
Wiltshire

East

rurhalbuga — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:07:37 +0000

Sweeping skies and vast sandy beaches (500 miles of them, to be precise!) are just the tip of the iceberg in the rural idyll of the East of England, with a wealth of history and culture to be found in its charming market towns and villages. Our entries from this region make the most of the mixture of history and modernity, tradition and innovation so characteristic of this vibrant and diverse part of England.

Best Rural Start Up Business

The Drovers Daughter
East Coast Hampers
D&K Cross @ Centre Paws Norfolk

Best Rural Small Business

Rural Business Hub
DogFit
Suffolk Yurt Holidays Limited

Best Rural Diversification Project

Nettlecombe Farm
Deepdale Farm
Holder & Hook

The North Region Finalists 2021/22

rurhalbuga — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:58:30 +0000

Our largest region, the North encompasses the wild majesty of the Scottish Highlands and the picturesque rolling countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, dramatic windswept coastlines of Northumberland and the glittering tranquillity of the Lakes. Our northern businesses often embody the same intrepid spirit and down-to-earth friendliness that characterises their region.

The North covers rural businesses in:

Scotland
Northumberland
Cumbria
Durham
Tyne & Wear
North Yorkshire
West Yorkshire
East Riding of Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
Lancashire
Greater Manchester
Merseyside
Isle of Man
Cheshire.