West Dorset Leisure Holidays: Bringing Nature, Creativity and Charity Together

WDLH Parks Make Places

At West Dorset Leisure Holidays, creativity blooms alongside compassion. Thanks to Farming in a Protected Landscape funding, the park recently invited Year 1 pupils from St Mary’s Primary for a day with alpacas and felt-flower crafting on their farm.

As the children learned and smiled, park owners hosted a BBQ, raffle, and live music for guests, raising funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

WDLH Parks Make Places

Key Achievements

Educational farm visit – hosted 30 Year 1 pupils from St Mary’s Primary School, with activities like alpaca encounters and felt flower making.
Charity fundraising – holiday home owners organised a BBQ, raffle, and live music, raising funds for the MND Association.
Community investment – farm visit supported through the Farming in a Protected Landscape programme.
Promoting outdoor learning – inspiring children to connect with nature in fun, hands-on ways.
Supporting good causes – directing proceeds from events to vital charities.

It’s a beautiful example of how parks can weave together education, artistry, and community care in one memorable day.

This is part of the #ParksMakePlaces campaign, celebrating how holiday parks support people, places and the planet.

Highlands End Holiday Park

Bridport, Dorset

With panoramic views over 99 miles of coastline, Highlands End Holiday Park is an award-winning Holiday Park with incredible facilities ...

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