Bridlington well represented as finalists revealed for 2026 REYTAs
Businesses in the Bridlington area are well represented as the finalists were announced for this year’s Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs).
The finalists have been revealed for the 2026 REYTAs following a record-breaking response from businesses across the region.
This year Bridlington Animal Park (Regenerative Tourism and Visitor Attraction); Ocean Explorer Bridlington (New Tourism Business); Longbeach Leisure Park, Hornsea (Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park); Cherry Tree Cottage, Flamborough (Self-Catering Accommodation); Salt on the Harbour, Bridlington (Small Serviced Accommodation and Taste of East Yorkshire); Jeromes Pavilion Bar and Grill, Bridlington (Pub of the Year); Boathouse at North Landing, Flamborough (Taste of East Yorkshire); East Coast Shellfish, Flamborough and The Egg Shed Farm Shop, Atwick (Local Producer Award); Capybara Experience, Bridlington Animal Park (Remarkable Experience); and Bridlington Ice Trail (Tourism Event of the Year) have made the shortlists.
Organisers Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) have reported the highest number of entries in the awards’ 16-year history, alongside a record number of businesses entering for the first time and more new tourism businesses getting involved than ever before.
Now, 70 finalists have been shortlisted across 15 categories, representing the breadth of Hull and East Yorkshire’s visitor economy and ranging from established attractions, hotels and hospitality businesses to independent producers, events, experiences and some of the sector’s newest names.
The finalists will go forward to the 16th annual REYTAs ceremony at Bridlington Spa on Wednesday, November 18, when hundreds of people from across the visitor economy will come together to celebrate the region’s tourism champions.
Chris Blacksell, chair of VHEY – the accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP), funded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Hull City Council – said: “This has been a record-breaking year for the REYTAs and the response from businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire has been incredible.
“Not only have we received more entries than ever before, we’ve also seen a record number of businesses entering for the first time and more new tourism businesses getting involved. That is hugely encouraging and demonstrates the confidence, ambition and entrepreneurial spirit that exists across our visitor economy.”
Councillor Nick Coultish, portfolio holder for culture, leisure and tourism at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “To have a record number of entries this year, alongside more first-time entrants and new tourism businesses entering than ever before, is absolutely fantastic.
“Congratulations to everyone who has made the shortlist. Reaching this stage against such strong competition is something to celebrate in itself, and I’m really looking forward to hearing more about our finalists and recognising the contribution they make to our region.”