RIPLEY CASTLE WINS BEST VISITOR ATTRACTION AWARD

Ripley Castle was announced the winner of the prestigious White Rose Awards 2006 for Best Visitor Attraction of the Year 2006 at an Awards Ceremony held at Magna Science Adventure Centre on Tuesday 19th September.

BBC Look North broadcasters and media personalities Harry Gration and Christa Ackroyd announced the awards and presentations were made by David Andrews, Chief Executive of the Yorkshire Tourist Board.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled”, said Sir Thomas Ingilby whose family have lived in the castle for nearly 700 years.  “Ripley Castle has been open to the public for the past twenty five years.  When it originally opened its doors it was for limited periods only but is now open all year round and one of the very few historic properties in Yorkshire to do so. The staff here at Ripley all work incredibly hard to ensure that visitors to the Castle have a most enjoyable time during their visit and a big thank you must go to our dedicated team of castle guides, gardeners, and staff in the gift shop and tea rooms for their part in helping us win this prestigious award.”

Ripley Castle was also a finalist in the Business Tourism section of the awards and The Boar’s Head was a finalist in the Hotel of the year section.