Wildlife at Woodclose

We continue to be awarded 5-star status and the highest conservation accolade- Gold- by the David Bellamy Conservation Awards. This award is made each year to parks which can demonstrate policies showing active concern for the environment. Assisted by local nature groups and holidaymakers themselves, David Bellamy looks at virtually every aspect of park management - from the protection of plant and animal habitats to the efficient use of energy and recycling. Helping visitors to understand conservation is also considered a qualifying feature.

Steps to a Greener Holiday

Visit places that are close to where you are staying. There are plenty of places throughout the country and many only a walk away.

Use local rail and bus services and check out local cycle hire facilities. There are frequent rail and bus services in many parts of Cumbria and cycle hire places are widespread, so leave the car at home.

Don’t waste water or energy – just use what you need, and you’ll help combat climate change.

Try to minimise waste by recycling bottles, cans and paper, and refusing unnecessary bags etc, and please do not drop litter.

Try to use local businesses rather than just multi-national chains, so that the money you spend re-circulates in the local economy.

Look out for local produce in terms of food and drink and also buy gifts made in the area if possible. Cumbria is particularly well off for local produce and local farmers markets are held in many towns. This all helps provide jobs for the local people, as well as minimising the distance food or drinks are transported.

View our environmental policy

Come and see our wildlife corner which gives details of all the flora and fauna you might expect to see in and around the Park. We even have a swallow webcam for when our babies are in residence .Our Gallery gives regular updates of all of our wildlife and any new additions to the Park. Last year our swallows had 15 offspring and our two breeding pairs of Tawny owls had approximately 4.

Watch this space for our webcam images - COMING SOON.