Skelwith Fold Caravan Park - set in 130 acres of magical woodland was on the BBC Springwatch 2009 shortlist of two. Now in its 7th decade the holiday park leads the way for sustainable tourism destinations for tourers and privately owned statics.
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The BBC Springwatch team visited Skelwith Fold as part of their search for a great location for 2009 – the holiday park was number two on its final shortlist.
Being in an unspoilt part of the Lake District, Ambleside, this is an excellent location for nature lovers young and old. For over half a century, Skelwith Fold Caravan Park has been welcoming holidaymakers to the Lake District.
A People's Park
Skelwith Fold was bought eleven years ago by the Wild family. Although the park had been well cared-for by its previous owners, the once carefully tended grounds had lost their landscaped appearance. Azaleas and rhododendrons had run riot, and many specimen tress and shrubs were lost, quite literally, in the undergrowth.
Today, more than a decade later, restoration work of the grounds still continues - and the change has been spectacular. Forgotten or neglected features, such as the park's mystical tarn, have been brought back to their full glory, and pathways created to allow guests to explore the delightful woodlands and enjoy the beautiful views which suddenly open up.
Wildlife, conservation and sustainable tourism:
Changes have benefited wildlife too, and on the website http://www.skelwithfold.co.uk you can read how our conservation work has brought a new lease of life to Skelwith's indigenous flora and fauna.
Botanist David Bellamy, who has visited the park on a number of occasions and given it his special Conservation Award, declares it to be a "wildlife wonderland" - and was recently thrilled to learn that the park team's efforts, and those of holiday home owners, had helped reintroduce colonies of red squirrels in the grounds.
Skelwith Fold is now in its seventh decade as a holiday park - and firmly in the first division of sustainable tourism destinations.
Facilities:
Skelwith Fold is a holiday park set in the heart of English Lakeland, with five-star surroundings for tourers and mobile homes. It is also home to privately owned static caravans / holiday homes.
A full range of facilities make it a perfect holiday destination, ensuring guests can truly relax and enjoy their stay. These include: fully equiped shower and toilet blocks, washing-up facilities & launderette facilities, disabled facilities, chemical toilet disposal & drive over motorhome greywater disposal, gas cylinder exchange, dog, bike and welly wash! well stocked village style shop, treats, local produce and DVD hire, five-acre family recreation area, adventure playground with versatile sports pitch/court, and more.
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