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

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.

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.