A RYEDALE holiday park has been declared the best in Yorkshire.

Vale of Pickering Caravan Park was awarded 'Holiday Park of the Year' at the White Rose Awards, held in Harrogate.

The White Rose Awards, run by the tourism group 'Welcome to Yorkshire', celebrate the best in Yorkshire tourism in 17 hotly-contested categories.

Chair of the independent panel of judges, Professor Colin Mellors said: “It has been another tremendous year for Yorkshire tourism.

"The sector makes a vital contribution to the region’s economy and its reputation and the White Rose Awards are our annual opportunity to recognise and celebrate the very best of Yorkshire hospitality.

"This year’s winners include both established favourites who continue to work hard to achieve even higher levels of excellence, alongside newer businesses that are adding to the richness and variety of what Yorkshire can offer to its growing number of visitors."

More than a thousand people, including stars from Great British Bake Off as well as Yorkshire football and cricket attended the awards bash at the Harrogate Convention Centre. 

There were performances from Mercury-nominee Kate Rusby, the Yorkshire Regiment, Queen Margaret’s Performing Arts Choir and Huddersfield dance troop Scandalous Productions.

England Manager Gareth Southgate was also named an ‘honorary Yorkshireman’ in recognition of his achievements with the England team at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and his dedication to Yorkshire which has now been his home for almost 20 years.

Ryedale was also represented in the 'Highly Commended' category.

Eighteen97 in Goathland was commended in the guest accomodation of the year, and Sherburn's Grand Get-Togethers got a nomination in the self-catering accomodation category.