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Green Tourism

Dorset supports organisations who are commited to, and promote, sustainable tourism and environmentally friendly holidays.

Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS)

The Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) is the leading sustainable tourism certification scheme in the UK and the award gives recognition to organisations that are actively supporting their local area and the wider environment.Businesses opting to join are assessed by a qualified grading advisor against a rigorous set of criteria, covering a range of areas, like energy and water efficiency, waste management, biodiversity and more.

Businesses are awarded a bronze, silver or gold grading and the higher the level of award the more action that is being taken. 

Far from being a return to basics, many of the actions taken add to your comfort and enjoyment. View our list of accommodation graded under this scheme and just 'Look for the Leaf' when travelling to Dorset. For further information please visit the Green Tourism Business Scheme website.

David Bellamy Conservation Awards

These awards are made each year to Holiday 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 an important qualifying feature.

Three levels of excellence can be achieved: Gold, Silver and Bronze. For further information please visit the David Bellamy website.

Please find listed below holiday parks in Dorset who have been accredited under the David Bellamy scheme:

East Fleet Farm Tourism Park, Weymouth
Freshwater Beach Holiday Park, Bridport
Gorselands Caravan Park, West Bexington
Highlands End Holiday Park, Bridport
Monkton Wyld Farm Caravan & Camping Park, Bridport
Newlands Holiday Park, Charmouth
Rowlands Wait Touring Park, Bere Regis
Tom's Field Campsite & Shop, Langton Matravers
Ulwell Cottage Caravan Park, Swanage
Wareham Forest Tourist Park, Wareham
Warmwell Leisure Resort, Warmwell
Wilksworth Farm Caravan Park, Wareham
West Bay Holiday Park, Bridport
Weymouth Bay Holiday Park, Weymouth
Woolsbridge Manor Farm Park, Wimborne