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Eco-friendly fun in green Britain

Sustainable experiences at Britain’s coast and countryside

Choose an eco-friendly stay – with 100% renewable energy, rainwater harvesting and electric car chargers.

Stay at Bryn Elltyd Eco Self Catering

Photo by: Keith Freeburn

Location: North Wales

Velocity, Zip World, Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda
Bryn Elltyd Eco Self Catering

Green Man Festival

14th - 17th August 2025

Feel the beat of Wales’ Green Man Festival with live music, literature and arts that’ll satisfy any party-goer.

Get into the groove of Green Man Festival

Photo by: Nici Eberl

Group of people standing around large sculpture
Green Man Festival

A fine dining ethos that brings sustainability to the table.

Find out more about Haar

Photo by: haarrestaurant

Haar Restaurant
Haar, St Andrews

Take a look inside these magnificent equine sculptures, before hitting the nearby hiking and cycling trails.

Get to know The Kelpies

Photo by: Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Loch Lomond

The Kelpies, a pair of 30m tall horse head sculptures near Loch Lomond, Scotland
The Kelpies

This tiny farmhouse is big on escape. Located at the foothills of Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), it creates all its own power.

Visit Crashpad Lodges

Photo by: crashpad_lodges

Crashpad Lodges
Crashpad Lodges

With its bounty of superb local produce, this community market is a must-visit for foodies.

Explore Kelso Farmers’ Market

Photo by: Visit Kelso

Location: Lowlands

Kelso Farmers’ Market
Kelso Farmers’ Market

Glastonbury

25th - 29th June 2025

This legendary gathering is on every music-lover’s bucket list – featuring a star-studded mix of music, comedy, theatre and more.

Learn more about Glastonbury Festival

Photo by: Andrew Allcock

Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury

For wildlife-filled hikes and invigorating road trips, look to this natural reserve in the south-west of Scotland.

Go wild at Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere

Photo by: VisitScotland/David N Anderson

Galloway and Sothern Ayshire UNESCO Biosphere
Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere

Enjoy locally sourced cuisine and organic wines in a Georgian country house.

Learn more about The Traddock Hotel

Photo by: @the_traddock

Herb garden at The Traddock hotel and restaurant in the Yorkshire Dales
The Traddock Hotel, Yorkshire

With moonlit walks, workshops, stargazing and more, celebrate the International Dark Sky Status of the North York Moors.

What’s on at Dark Skies Fringe Festival

Photo by: Polly A Baldwin

Child stargazing through telescope
Dark Skies Fringe Festival, North York Moors

Hike, cycle and run through this 8,500-acre woodland, in the North York Moors National Park.

Explore Dalby Forest

Photo by: Welcome to Yorkshire

Dalby Staindale Two Riders Standing - credit Welcome to Yorkshire
Dalby Forest

A 250 mile (415 km) adventure cycling loop, exploring the Yorkshire coast and North York Moors National Park.

Explore Yorkshire on two wheels

Photo by: Route YC Adventure Route

Location: Yorkshire, England

A group of cyclists taking a picture of the sunset on the coast
Adventure Route, Route YC

Enjoy a low-impact meal at renowned sustainable restaurant, Angela’s of Margate.

Visit Angela’s of Margate

Photo by: Angelas Of Margate

Location: Kent

Dorys Scallop cevice, Angelas of Margate
Angela’s of Margate

On the Kent coast lies Dungeness – a vast shingle beach and nature reserve, which is home to an enormous variety of plants, wildlife, birds and bees.

Go bird watching at Dungeness

Photo by: Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Coastal Path

A female photographer in the Dungeness Landscape.
Dungeness Nature Reserve

Learn the secrets of Anglesey’s top-quality salt, on a surprising behind-the-scenes adventure.

More about Halen Môn - Anglesey Sea Salt Company

Photo by: Jim Marsden/ Halen Môn

Location: North Wales

Halen Môn - Anglesey Sea Salt Company
Halen Môn - Anglesey Sea Salt Company

Ethically sourced seafood and veggie plates served alongside organic wines.

Find out more about Dory’s

Photo by: dorys_of_margate

Table laid out for food at Dory's Kent
Dory’s, Kent

Take a tour of Kent’s artisan brewery, Copper Rivet Distillery, in Chatham’s historic Dockyard.

Take a tour of the Copper Rivet Distillery

Photo by: Rob Power

Location: Kent

Copper Rivet Distillery
Copper Rivet Distillery

Located in Shilton and Southrop, these self-catering retreats have won awards for their eco credentials.

Stay at Eco Chic Cottages

Photo by: Eco Chic Cottages/Cotswolds Tourism

Location: Cotswolds

Eco Chic Cottages’ Chestnuts cottage, Shilton, Oxfordshire
Eco Chic Cottages

With its spa, restaurant, cookery school and food hall, this is the perfect balance of nature and luxury.

Get to know Daylesford Organic

Photo by: Martin Morrell/Daylesford Organic

Location: Cotswolds

 Daylesford Organic Farmshop
Daylesford Organic

There are lots of famous faces who live nearby, so keep an eye out while you shop!

More about Stroud Farmers' Market

Photo by: Simon Pizzey/Stroud District Council

Location: Cotswolds

Stroud Farmers’ Market, Stroud, Gloucestershire
Stroud Farmers' Market

Take one of Britain’s most beautiful walks, on the Cotswold Way National Trail, from Chipping Campden to Bath.

Discover the Cotswold Way National Trail

Photo by: vivlee123

The Cotswold Way Walking Trail
Cotswold Way National Trail

This wildlife reserve and centre reveals the hidden world of insects, and even features a bug restaurant!

Explore Dr Beynon's Bug Farm

Photo by: Dr Beynon's Bug Farm

Location: Pembrokeshire

Dr Beynon's Bug Farm
Dr Beynon's Bug Farm

Found less than a mile off the Pembrokeshire coast, head to Skomer to watch wildlife including puffins, seals and razorbills.

Sail to Skomer Island

Photo by: Drew Buckley

WVW-E33-2223-073
Skomer Island

Valley Fest

31st July - 3rd August 2025

Get a taste of Somerset as local food producers and live music come together for an all-out celebration.

Tuck into Valley Fest

Photo by: Visit Somerset / Ania Shrimpton

Location: Bristol, England

Crowds of people at a summer festival
Valley Fest

Join a foraging tour for a low-impact supper, or follow the bee-utiful St Davids Pollinator Trail.

More about Sustainability in St Davids
WCP_ST JUSTINIANS 1
Sustainability in St Davids

Spot puffins, seals, dolphins and more, on a cruise around one of Britain’s foremost wildlife reserves.

Visit Ramsey Island

Photo by: Visit Wales

Location: Pembrokeshire

Ramsay Island Boat Trips
Ramsey Island

Offering sustainability workshops and guided tours by donation, this pioneering green community is fascinating to explore.

Discover Lammas Eco Village

Photo by: Lammas Ecovillage

Location: Pembrokeshire

 Lammas Ecovillage tours
Lammas Eco Village

Featuring log-burning stoves, original oak beams and all the modern perks you could wish for.

All about Asheston Eco Barns

Photo by: Asheston Eco Barns

Location: Pembrokeshire

Asheston Eco Barns
Asheston Eco Barns

Explore the beach and shore on a rockpool safari to seek out clams and cockles on the mud flats.

Discover more about Coastal Foraging

Photo by: coastal_foraging_with_craig/coastalforaging.co.uk

Food collected from coastal foraging cooking on a pan
Coastal Foraging

This soulful festival is all about tapping into the greater consciousness and opening your mind.

Embrace a different lifestyle at Unearthed Festival

Photo by: Unearthed Festival & Pete Bounds

Location: Wales

A brass band performing on stage at Unearthed Festival in Wales
Unearthed Festival

Get stuck into surfing, mountain biking, hiking and SUP, or kick back with a pair of binoculars.

Visit UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere Reserve Wales

Photo by: Crown copyright (2023) Cymru Wales

Location: Wales

A landscape view of the Dyfi Biosphere Reserve in Wales
UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere Reserve Wales

Right in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, this eco-friendly bolthole sleeps up to six people.

Stay at Glencoldon Cottage

Photo by: VisitScotland / Paul Tomkins

Location: Cairngorms

The snow covered Cairngorms
Glencoldon Cottage

To see rare Scottish wildlife up close, visit Abernethy National Nature Reserve in the Cairngorms National Park.

Go wild at Abernethy National Nature Reserve

Photo by: VisitBritain/Graham Niven

A man canoeing with two spaniels. Clear blue skies
Abernethy National Nature Reserve

Choose an eco-friendly stay – with 100% renewable energy, rainwater harvesting and electric car chargers.

Stay at Bryn Elltyd Eco Self Catering

Photo by: Keith Freeburn

Location: North Wales

Velocity, Zip World, Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda
Bryn Elltyd Eco Self Catering

Green Man Festival

14th - 17th August 2025

Feel the beat of Wales’ Green Man Festival with live music, literature and arts that’ll satisfy any party-goer.

Get into the groove of Green Man Festival

Photo by: Nici Eberl

Group of people standing around large sculpture
Green Man Festival

A fine dining ethos that brings sustainability to the table.

Find out more about Haar

Photo by: haarrestaurant

Haar Restaurant
Haar, St Andrews

Take a look inside these magnificent equine sculptures, before hitting the nearby hiking and cycling trails.

Get to know The Kelpies

Photo by: Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Loch Lomond

The Kelpies, a pair of 30m tall horse head sculptures near Loch Lomond, Scotland
The Kelpies

This tiny farmhouse is big on escape. Located at the foothills of Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), it creates all its own power.

Visit Crashpad Lodges

Photo by: crashpad_lodges

Crashpad Lodges
Crashpad Lodges

With its bounty of superb local produce, this community market is a must-visit for foodies.

Explore Kelso Farmers’ Market

Photo by: Visit Kelso

Location: Lowlands

Kelso Farmers’ Market
Kelso Farmers’ Market

Glastonbury

25th - 29th June 2025

This legendary gathering is on every music-lover’s bucket list – featuring a star-studded mix of music, comedy, theatre and more.

Learn more about Glastonbury Festival

Photo by: Andrew Allcock

Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury

For wildlife-filled hikes and invigorating road trips, look to this natural reserve in the south-west of Scotland.

Go wild at Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere

Photo by: VisitScotland/David N Anderson

Galloway and Sothern Ayshire UNESCO Biosphere
Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere

Enjoy locally sourced cuisine and organic wines in a Georgian country house.

Learn more about The Traddock Hotel

Photo by: @the_traddock

Herb garden at The Traddock hotel and restaurant in the Yorkshire Dales
The Traddock Hotel, Yorkshire

With moonlit walks, workshops, stargazing and more, celebrate the International Dark Sky Status of the North York Moors.

What’s on at Dark Skies Fringe Festival

Photo by: Polly A Baldwin

Child stargazing through telescope
Dark Skies Fringe Festival, North York Moors

Hike, cycle and run through this 8,500-acre woodland, in the North York Moors National Park.

Explore Dalby Forest

Photo by: Welcome to Yorkshire

Dalby Staindale Two Riders Standing - credit Welcome to Yorkshire
Dalby Forest

A 250 mile (415 km) adventure cycling loop, exploring the Yorkshire coast and North York Moors National Park.

Explore Yorkshire on two wheels

Photo by: Route YC Adventure Route

Location: Yorkshire, England

A group of cyclists taking a picture of the sunset on the coast
Adventure Route, Route YC

Enjoy a low-impact meal at renowned sustainable restaurant, Angela’s of Margate.

Visit Angela’s of Margate

Photo by: Angelas Of Margate

Location: Kent

Dorys Scallop cevice, Angelas of Margate
Angela’s of Margate

On the Kent coast lies Dungeness – a vast shingle beach and nature reserve, which is home to an enormous variety of plants, wildlife, birds and bees.

Go bird watching at Dungeness

Photo by: Alamy Stock Photo

Location: Coastal Path

A female photographer in the Dungeness Landscape.
Dungeness Nature Reserve

Learn the secrets of Anglesey’s top-quality salt, on a surprising behind-the-scenes adventure.

More about Halen Môn - Anglesey Sea Salt Company

Photo by: Jim Marsden/ Halen Môn

Location: North Wales

Halen Môn - Anglesey Sea Salt Company
Halen Môn - Anglesey Sea Salt Company

Ethically sourced seafood and veggie plates served alongside organic wines.

Find out more about Dory’s

Photo by: dorys_of_margate

Table laid out for food at Dory's Kent
Dory’s, Kent

Take a tour of Kent’s artisan brewery, Copper Rivet Distillery, in Chatham’s historic Dockyard.

Take a tour of the Copper Rivet Distillery

Photo by: Rob Power

Location: Kent

Copper Rivet Distillery
Copper Rivet Distillery

Located in Shilton and Southrop, these self-catering retreats have won awards for their eco credentials.

Stay at Eco Chic Cottages

Photo by: Eco Chic Cottages/Cotswolds Tourism

Location: Cotswolds

Eco Chic Cottages’ Chestnuts cottage, Shilton, Oxfordshire
Eco Chic Cottages

With its spa, restaurant, cookery school and food hall, this is the perfect balance of nature and luxury.

Get to know Daylesford Organic

Photo by: Martin Morrell/Daylesford Organic

Location: Cotswolds

 Daylesford Organic Farmshop
Daylesford Organic

There are lots of famous faces who live nearby, so keep an eye out while you shop!

More about Stroud Farmers' Market

Photo by: Simon Pizzey/Stroud District Council

Location: Cotswolds

Stroud Farmers’ Market, Stroud, Gloucestershire
Stroud Farmers' Market

Take one of Britain’s most beautiful walks, on the Cotswold Way National Trail, from Chipping Campden to Bath.

Discover the Cotswold Way National Trail

Photo by: vivlee123

The Cotswold Way Walking Trail
Cotswold Way National Trail

This wildlife reserve and centre reveals the hidden world of insects, and even features a bug restaurant!

Explore Dr Beynon's Bug Farm

Photo by: Dr Beynon's Bug Farm

Location: Pembrokeshire

Dr Beynon's Bug Farm
Dr Beynon's Bug Farm

Found less than a mile off the Pembrokeshire coast, head to Skomer to watch wildlife including puffins, seals and razorbills.

Sail to Skomer Island

Photo by: Drew Buckley

WVW-E33-2223-073
Skomer Island

Valley Fest

31st July - 3rd August 2025

Get a taste of Somerset as local food producers and live music come together for an all-out celebration.

Tuck into Valley Fest

Photo by: Visit Somerset / Ania Shrimpton

Location: Bristol, England

Crowds of people at a summer festival
Valley Fest

Join a foraging tour for a low-impact supper, or follow the bee-utiful St Davids Pollinator Trail.

More about Sustainability in St Davids
WCP_ST JUSTINIANS 1
Sustainability in St Davids

Spot puffins, seals, dolphins and more, on a cruise around one of Britain’s foremost wildlife reserves.

Visit Ramsey Island

Photo by: Visit Wales

Location: Pembrokeshire

Ramsay Island Boat Trips
Ramsey Island

Offering sustainability workshops and guided tours by donation, this pioneering green community is fascinating to explore.

Discover Lammas Eco Village

Photo by: Lammas Ecovillage

Location: Pembrokeshire

 Lammas Ecovillage tours
Lammas Eco Village

Featuring log-burning stoves, original oak beams and all the modern perks you could wish for.

All about Asheston Eco Barns

Photo by: Asheston Eco Barns

Location: Pembrokeshire

Asheston Eco Barns
Asheston Eco Barns

Explore the beach and shore on a rockpool safari to seek out clams and cockles on the mud flats.

Discover more about Coastal Foraging

Photo by: coastal_foraging_with_craig/coastalforaging.co.uk

Food collected from coastal foraging cooking on a pan
Coastal Foraging

This soulful festival is all about tapping into the greater consciousness and opening your mind.

Embrace a different lifestyle at Unearthed Festival

Photo by: Unearthed Festival & Pete Bounds

Location: Wales

A brass band performing on stage at Unearthed Festival in Wales
Unearthed Festival

Get stuck into surfing, mountain biking, hiking and SUP, or kick back with a pair of binoculars.

Visit UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere Reserve Wales

Photo by: Crown copyright (2023) Cymru Wales

Location: Wales

A landscape view of the Dyfi Biosphere Reserve in Wales
UNESCO Dyfi Biosphere Reserve Wales

Right in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, this eco-friendly bolthole sleeps up to six people.

Stay at Glencoldon Cottage

Photo by: VisitScotland / Paul Tomkins

Location: Cairngorms

The snow covered Cairngorms
Glencoldon Cottage

To see rare Scottish wildlife up close, visit Abernethy National Nature Reserve in the Cairngorms National Park.

Go wild at Abernethy National Nature Reserve

Photo by: VisitBritain/Graham Niven

A man canoeing with two spaniels. Clear blue skies
Abernethy National Nature Reserve

Explore Britain's natural side

Head out to sea to spot Britain’s native sea creatures, or stick to dry land to explore our best bike trails, nature parks and wildlife centres.

Sustainable British eats

Get hands-on with fantastic foraging, or let the experts do the hard work at one of our Michelin Green Star restaurants.
Honiton, England

Filled with unique room designs, three walled vegetable and herb gardens, and a hyper-local menu, The Pig champions sustainability.

Photo by: emma_louise_roberts

A woman stood outside The Pig Hotel in Combe, Devon
Norwich, England

Head to this single estate vineyard and sample the harvests of this sustainably produced local wine.

Photo by: Visit Norwich/Chet Valley Vineyard

Location: Norwich, England

A woman harvesting fruit from vines at Chet Valley Vineyard
Pembrey, Wales

Explore the beach and shore on a rockpool safari to seek out clams and cockles on the mud flats.

Photo by: coastal_foraging_with_craig/coastalforaging.co.uk

Food collected from coastal foraging cooking on a pan
Llandderfel, Wales

Sample an eight-course organically produced tasting menu.

Photo by: Pale Hall Hotel

Henry Robertson Dining Room, Llandderfel
Preston, England

An award-winning experience that’s buzzing with sustainable practices – get up close and personal with honey bees and their hives.

The Bee Centre
Ryton, England

Bursting with fruits, vegetables and flowers, and buzzing with bees and butterflies, this thriving oasis in Ryton is 100% organic.

Photo by: Garden Organic/Shaun Fellows

Location: Coventry, England

Garden organic, vegetable harvest

Rest and relaxation with an eco-twist

Put your feet up on a sustainable stay, where the environment is in good hands. Discover top camping spots, eco lodges, sustainable hotels and more.

Sustainable journeys and green transport

Getting around Britain is made easy and eco-friendly with our long-distance trains and public transport. Go to sleep in the city and wake up beside the sea or in the countryside with sleeper trains to Scotland and the English Riviera.
Scotland

Travel in comfort from London to Scotland overnight.

Photo by: Lucy Knott Photography

Caledonian Sleeper
Penzance, England

Venture from London to Cornwall overnight.

Photo by: GWR

GWR train journey

More eco-friendly experiences in Britain

Explore Britain’s cities in an environmentally mindful way.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Secret Adventures

People in Kayaks on river Thames going past HMS Belfast with Tower Bridge in the distance

Look out for the Michelin green star for the ultimate in sustainability-inspired restaurant cuisine.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Sam Barker

Blond woman and man sitting at table, eating seafood platter

Embrace these bike-friendly experiences and pedal your way around Britain’s cities, towns and more.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Storyman

A couple cycling down a ramp parallel with a canal

These spectacular places to stay are as sustainable as they are cosy.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Jack Boothby

Person relaxing in hammock outside wood cabin

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