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Quietly Greener

This year, the Quiet Site will continue to operate as a carbon neutral company. Our unavoidable carbon emissions will be offset by a program of local tree planting.

Sustainable operating methods are being adopted wherever possible and various practices have already been implemented. You can view our Environmental Policy here.

We are the only holiday park in the Lake district to have a Green Tourism Gold Award.  We are also the only holiday park in the Lake District to hold the Trip Advisor GreenLeaders Platinum level.

Sustainable Projects To Date Include

2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2019
  • Zero Waste Shop
  • Bottle free soft drinks
  • New Recycling center
2018
  • No emissions electric site utility van
  • New recycling centre
  • New super insulated cellar
  • LED lighting
2017
  • A highly insulated family shower room built
  • 500-1000 native trees planted
  • 5 new underground eco Hobbit Holes added making a total of 15 Hobbit Holes
  • Energy saving second doors added to bar entrance
2016
  • 10 underground eco pods introduced.
  • Fix the Fells project supported by voluntary online booking scheme.
2015
  • Underground eco pod introduced.
  • Local musicians and magicians.
  • Host for Cumbrian Green build festival in September.
  • Bike hire from site
  • Electric Twizy available for hire on site
  • Electric car charge points
2014
  • Biomass heated drying room introduced.
  • Sustainable cycle holidays introduced in conjunction with two other local parks.
  • 4th reed bed added.
  • Hosted holiday park sustainable business visit.
  • Host for school geography visits for sustainable business.
  • Secure cycle storage introduced.
  • 7th year as a Bellemy Gold Park.
  • Metering introduced to all electric hook ups.
2013
  • New Biomass Boiler replaced 6 oil and gas boilers.
  • Third reed bed and larger wetland area added.
  • Water and electric metering introduced to static caravans.
2012
  • Public transport to site introduced.
  • Joined the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
  • Secondary Reed bed and wetland area created.
2011
  • Tree planting x500.
  • LED lighting phased in.
  • PhotoVoltic solar panels.
  • Local Brewery now used for all beer.
2010
  • Under floor heating introduced into ladies.
  • 1000 mixed trees planted ensuring wood fuel self-sufficiency in the future.
  • Local charity supported “Fix the Fells” (customer opt in whenbooking).
2009
  • Service building reroofed with high thermal insulation.
  • Under floor heating introduced into gents.
  • 35 sqr meters of thermal solar panels incorporated in new roof to help heat water.
  • All showers and taps have aerators fitted reducing water usage up to 50%.
2008
  • Locally made camping Pods introduced.
2007
  • Treated water used for WC flushing.
  • Movement detectors fitted to all lights.
2006
  • Recycling centre created (glass, plastic, paper, cans, BBQs).
  • Biodegradable products used for cleaning.
  • Bar reroofed using extra high levels of thermal insulation.
2005
  • Reed bed introduced for grey water treatment.
2004
  • Wild flower meadow created.
  • Local business supported wherever possible (jam, beer, meats, fudge).
  • Caravan storage offered to reduce the need for carbon expensive towing.
  • The Quiet Site Brochure is printed on recycled paper.

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