At Drovers Way, conservation isn’t an add-on – it’s a way of life. Nestled among ancient woodland and a 500-acre community wood, the park is home to a remarkable range of wildlife. Barn owls nest in carefully placed boxes, aquatic species thrive in the park’s natural fishing lakes and diverse habitats support a rich tapestry of flora and fauna.
Working closely with a local fishing syndicate, the team has spent a year recording around 90% of all species on-site, deepening understanding of the landscape they care for. Regenerative grazing plans help maintain healthy soil, while volunteers from the British Trust for Ornithology regularly monitor bird species across the park.
But Drovers Way’s impact reaches beyond nature. Each year, the park raises around £1,000 for the Great North Air Ambulance and their annual Macmillan Coffee Morning brings residents, visitors and neighbours together to support much-loved local charities.
It’s a powerful example of how holiday parks can champion biodiversity while strengthening their communities – placing people, place, and nature at the heart of everything they do.
This is part of the ParksMakePlaces campaign, celebrating how holiday parks support people, places and the planet.
