Previously held back by slow connectivity, the popular Yorkshire attraction now offers enhanced visitor experiences and seamless operations thanks to full fibre internet.
A Superfast broadband connection has unlocked a wealth of exciting opportunities at a popular Yorkshire attraction.
Thorp Perrow is a 100-acre arboretum and bird of prey centre located in Bedale, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
The estate features an impressive Georgian hall dating back to the early 18th century, and the arboretum, created in 1931 by Colonel Sir Leonard Ropner.
Despite being a leading visitor attraction in North Yorkshire, its rural location meant the Thorp Perrow estate has long suffered with slow and unreliable broadband. Even basic tasks like sending and receiving emails proved difficult.
However, Thorp Perrow is now transforming their Yorkshire attraction thanks to a new full fibre internet connection installed by Quickline.
Sir Henry Ropner, grandson of arboretum founder Sir Leonard, is the current owner and custodian at Thorp Perrow, together with his wife Natasha and family.
He said: “Being a rural North Yorkshire business, we suffered from the same problem I suspect many rural businesses face – having slow, unreliable broadband.
“The simple fact is we have a business to run here at Thorp Perrow.
“We were desperate to improve our internet across the estate. It is central to the way we run and to some of the systems and software we have at the arboretum. Quite simply, it keeps the show on the road.
“The speeds we were receiving previously were very slow and posed a lot of different problems for us. Basic tasks became a nightmare, and we felt it was holding us back as both a business and an attraction.”
Much of the estate has now been connected to full fibre, with the rollout to wider parts of the arboretum ongoing. Improved connectivity will enable the Yorkshire attraction to offer new experiences to visitors, as well as ensuring the smooth and easy operation of the business.
With Quickline’s full fibre broadband, Thorp Perrow is embracing digital transformation and improving its visitor experience like never before. Follow Quickline on LinkedIn for more success stories, or explore more case studies here.
