Green Goals Update, Quarter 3 2024

October 3, 2024

Nine months have passed since we shared our Green Goals for 2024 and we're not slowing down!

Between April and June 2024, we achieved ‘Plastic Free Champion’ status, successfully completed the David Bellamy Blooming Marvellous ‘Tree-mendous’ Challenge, began assessing the opportunity for EV charging solutions at our parks and joined the North Somerset Breast Feeding Welcome Scheme.

And despite this summer being our busiest ever, we’ve still found time to make plans for the Autumn;

1. Pollinator Patches

Several of our parks successfully participated in Butterfly Conservations’ Big Butterfly Count this August. Sadly, it has been reported that the result of this years Big Butterfly Count ‘show a marked and hugely concerning decline in butterfly numbers.’ So much so, that Butterfly Conservation has declared a national 'Butterfly Emergency'.

Dr Richard Fox, Head of Science at Butterfly Conservation reflected;

‘Butterflies are a key indicator species - when they are in trouble, we know that the wider environment is in trouble too. Nature is sounding the alarm call. We must act now if we are to turn the tide on these rapid declines and protect species for future generations.’

With this in mind we have committed to introducing dedicated ‘Pollinator Patches’, areas where bees, butterflies and other insects can get food and shelter, at all of our Holiday Parks.

2. Meadow Walk and Sensory Play

In our ongoing commitment to looking after our parks’ green areas in a sympathetic and appropriate way in order to support the increase in biodiversity, plans are in place to introduce a new Meadow Walk and Sensory Play Area at Riverside Holiday Village.

By implementing a meadow management regime, we will allow native grasses and flowers to grow; creating a new habitat for birds, insects and many other forms of wildlife, whilst also reducing our organic waste.

New sensory play equipment will be scattered throughout the Meadow Walk for children and families to enjoy away from the hustle and bustle as they explore their surroundings. Sensory play is particularly rewarding for autistic children and we have selected items to aid with intellectual, social and emotional development, sensory development, sensory stimulation, self-expression and memory skills.

We still have a lot of work to do! And we look forward to updating you of our progress later in the year.

Read our Green Goals for 2024

West Country Parks Win Big at the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2025

By Kim Boyd • November 28, 2025

We are ecstatic to share that West Country Parks have been named the Hospitality and Tourism Business of the Year and Large Business of the Year at the prestigious Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2025. These award categories honour businesses that deliver exceptional guest experiences and adapt to changing trends, and recognise large businesses that lead through innovation, communication and community impact. Businesses from across the region came together for an evening of celebration and recognition at this year’s Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards, where local organisations of all sizes were honoured for their hard work, resilience and innovation. This year was the busiest to date, with more than 130 entries across all categories. The standard was exceptionally high and reflects the strength and diversity of Sedgemoor’s business community. Speaking about the awards, Roger Smith, General Manager at the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce, said; 'These awards really are the jewel in the Chamber’s crown, and this year was no exception, with more than 240 people coming together to celebrate our incredible local business community. Congratulations to all our finalists and winners. We look forward to continuing our work to connect, promote and support business, helping to ensure a thriving local economy.' We would like to thank our visitors, supporters and all of our fantastic team for your support.

Riverside Holiday Village Win Gold at the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards 2025

By Kim Boyd • November 21, 2025

We are delighted to share that Riverside Holiday Village has been named the Holiday Park of the Year and Dog Friendly Business of the Year at the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards 2026, held at T he Apex City of Bath Hotel in Somerset. These award categories recognise holiday parks, sites and villages that provide exceptional guest experiences across static vans, touring pitches and more with a wide range of facilities and entertainment, and providers of truly memorable experiences for dogs and their human companions. This year marks the second consecutive year that Riverside has won the coveted Holiday Park of the Year Gold Award. Nell Barrington, awards director at Services for Tourism Ltd, commented on the importance of the awards: “What I love most about these awards is that they give tourism businesses the recognition they deserve. So many of them work incredibly hard, often with little reward, and some are tiny teams or even just one person keeping everything going. Despite the challenges the sector continues to face, these businesses have shown excellence, innovation and resilience.” We would like to thank our visitors, supporters and all of our fantastic team for your support.

Celebrate this Festive Season at Riverside Holiday Village

By Kim Boyd • November 17, 2025

With the festive season fast approaching, there's plenty going on to keep our visitors entertained this winter here at Riverside Holiday Village .

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