Bradford garden centre renews partnership with UK's leading tourism body
The team at Tong Garden Centre has renewed its partnership with Welcome to Yorkshire's prestigious Y30group of Yorkshire-based businesses who work with the UK'sleading tourism agency to achieve more together for the county.
In the course of the last three years, Tong's owners Mark Farnsworth and Tom Megginson have invested over £2 million to transform the Tong Lane business and have created over 100 new jobs.
Of the renewed partnership, Mark Farnsworth said: "We're very proud of our Yorkshire roots and to be associated with Y30. Thisgroup of businesses are ambitious, innovative and share Tong's passion for championing Yorkshire.
"The renewal coincides with our exciting plans to make further investments that will bring even more tourists to Tong and the surrounding area."
Sir Gary Verity DL, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire said:"Tong Garden Centre has gone from strength to strength over the past three years. It providesa first-class experience for the whole familythanks to a superb offering ofretail, food and play. I'm delighted that our partnership is set to continue and very much look forward to hearing more about Tong's future plans."
Tong Garden Centre is one of Yorkshire's biggest garden centres with 110,000 square feet of retail space and parking for up to 1000cars.
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Photo:Sir Gary Verity, left and Mark Farnsworth Sir Gary Verity and Mark Farnsworth
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Notes to Editors
1. For more information about Tong Garden Centre, please visitwww.tonggardencentre.co.ukand see the centre'sFacebook,Twitter,Instagramandnewsonline.
2. Tong Garden Centre is one of the largest independent garden centres in Yorkshire, located near Bradford in West Yorkshire. It occupies a17-acre site near Tong village.Anoutdoor plant department and shopping departments filled with garden furniture, gifts, home accessories and leading brands spread across110,000 square feet of retail space. Also on-site is the Coffee Shop, Orchard Restaurant, children's outdoor adventure playground Grass Hoppers and a newly refurbished food hall.
3. Tong Garden Centre recently triumphed at the Bradford means Business Awards won three awards at the Horticulture Week Awards 2018 and five at the North East regional GCA awards.