Silver lining for Kryal Castle

IT’S been a good year for trophies at Kryal Castle with the attraction picking up a silver gong at the recent RACV Tourism Awards in the Tourist Attractions category.

The nod comes on top of recognition received at this year’s Federation Business School Commerce Ballarat Business Excellence Award for Events and Attractions.

“2019 has been another big year for Kryal Castle, with the opening of our school camp facilities, a plethora of major events, plus new themed programs for families each school holidays, and we’re thrilled to top the year off with recognition at these significant industry awards,” said Kryal Castle general manager, Melissa Dimond.

“Not surprisingly, we find adults are mesmerised by the magic of the Castle just as much as the kids. And, one thing’s for certain, there’s always a new activity you’re yet to do at the Castle.”

RACV Victorian Tourism Awards have been running for 35 years and aim to highlight the best operators across 31 categories.

Other regional honourees included The Provincial Hotel, which picked up a silver in the New Tourism Business category and Redbank Alpacas Ballarat, who were finalists in Adventure Tourism.

“Once again, we have seen fine examples of tourism operators putting the visitor at the centre of everything they do, which strengthens Victoria’s position as a leading global destination,” said Visit Victoria CEO Peter Bingeman.

Kryal Castle’s award comes on the back of the announcement that the venue will be extending operating hours over summer.

From Boxing Day until Australia Day the medieval attraction will be open from 2pm to 8pm for the ‘Dragons of the Mountain’ exhibit.