We've been counting the votes, and are now delighted to announce the 2026 Countryside Alliance Awards winners for the North of England! Congratulations to all the businesses on this and the finalist list, who were selected based on the strength and high quality of entries received and thoroughly deserve their places. 

The winners will go forward to represent the North of England and be considered for the national championship of the coveted 'Rural Oscar' at the House of Lords champions’ reception in July.

Butcher

Winner: Broom House Farm Shop, County Durham
Highly commended: The Meat Hook, Cumbria

Finalists:

• AJ Boon, Cheshire
• Turnbull's Northumbrian Food, Northumberland
• Roast Mutton, Cumbria
• Robinsons Butchers, County Durham

Local Food / Drink

Winner: Kendal Farmers Market, Cumbria
Highly commended: Wrefords Farm, County Durham

Finalists:

• Cheshire Smokehouse, Cheshire
• Ridleys Fish & Game, Northumberland
• Nether Haugh Farm, South Yorkshire
• Knitsley Farm Shop, County Durham

Pub

Winner: The Black Lion, Cumbria
Highly commended: Milbank Arms, North Yorkshire

Finalists:

• New Inn, North Yorkshire
• Odd Fellows Arms, Cumbria
• The Crossings Inn, Cumbria
• Blue Ball Inn, South Yorkshire

Rural Enterprise

Winner: Field and Fodder, County Durham
Highly commended: The Old Chapel, County Durham

Finalists:

• Drewton's LTD, East Riding of Yorkshire
• Little Chefs, Big Chefs, County Durham
• Mexborough Estates, North Yorkshire
• Wagtail Equine Therapy CIC, County Durham

Village Shop / Post Office

Winner: Lowick Village Store, Northumberland
Highly commended: Earlams Village Shop, Cheshire

Finalists:

• Betley Village Post Office & Shop, Cheshire
• Chatton Village Shop, Northumberland
• Hawnby Stores and Tea Room, North Yorkshire
• Sutton General Store and Post Office, Cheshire