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Rural Enterprise Network
If you are a small or start up company, or the regional office of a major corporate, then why not look at the Rural Network available across North Yorkshire. With excellent business support and advice available and special help for the Bio Science, IT and Digital and Creative companies you will find a great welcome. With the benefits of a prestigious rural setting, easy access for staff and customers and the peace and quiet to focus, you will find these locations fantastic places to work. There are currently fifteen locations across North Yorkshire providing 300,000 sq ft of space – take your pick!
A Choice of Location
Richmond and Stokesley
- Aske Stables – A beautiful location in former stables next to the impressive Aske Hall and set in mature parkland, not far from Scotch Corner.
- Crabtree Hall – A new conversion of fine farm buildings not far from Northallerton and close to the A1.
- Harelands Courtyard – An eco-friendly development of farm buildings with the benefits of geothermal energy and wind power. Close to Scotch Corner.
- Innovate! – An exciting new development focusing especially on small IT and Digital companies, and offering business support. Just south of Richmond.
- Sedbury Hall Stables – In a beautiful woodland setting this is a classy environment with the benefit of very quick access to the A1 at Scotch Corner.
- Springboard Centre – Targeted at small and start up businesses in the Creative, IT and Digital arenas this is another eco-friendly building offering its occupants business support.
Ripon and Thirsk
- Kingsfield House – A new development beautifully executed in traditional materials, this location is very close to the A1.
- Newby Hall Stables – Another stables development in the best possible taste, this time adjacent to Newby Hall, Ripon and the A1.
Scarborough and Malton
- Castle Howard – Set in the Howardian Hills and looking out over the parkland of the Castle this is a lovely location located close to Malton and the A64.
- Dalby Courtyard – This little gem of a location has only 2,000 sq ft and is open to companies who can show that their business will boost the local economy. Set in the heart of Dalby forest, not far from Scarborough.
- Swinton Grange – Situated close to Malton and the A64 this is another development using excellent quality materials and a mix of new and renovated buildings.
- Wykeham Business Centre – Offering both refurbished and new build, this is a great location, close to the coast and adjacent to the A170. A lovely place to run your business.
Skipton and Settle
- Broughton Hall – Set in the beautiful grounds of the Hall this is the largest development in the rural network, offering 100,000 sq ft of prime space. Currently home to 45 companies.
York and Selby
- Brackenholme Business Park – Due to be expanded this is an excellent rural setting yet with easy access to the M62.
- Escrick Park - A well established and successful location very close to York, this is the second largest offering in the network. 73,000 sq ft of offices.
Business Support
There is a full range of agencies available to assist and support small and start-up companies including:
- Business Link
- The University of York Enterprise and Innovation Office
- Science City York – Bioscience, Creative and IT and Digital companies
- WiRE
- york-england.com
Successful Companies
There are many companies working very successfully in these locations. The sectors represented include:
- IT and related
- Creative and Marketing
- Consultancies
- Regional Offices
Conclusion
Ease of access, beautiful locations, peace and quiet – these are just some of the reasons for considering the Rural Network option in North Yorkshire. When you combine it with the county’s attitude to entrepreneurs and the business support and assistance that is available, it is a difficult offer to refuse.
