Green Tourism

Green Tourism is the national sustainable tourism certification scheme for the UK, and is the only scheme validated by VisitEngland, VisitWales and the Northern Ireland Tourism Board through the International Centre for Responsible Tourism and is endorsed by VisitScotland and Failte Ireland.

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Herb Garden Bolton Castle Photo Credit Gareth Buddo
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Bolton Castle open their revitalised and refreshed medieval herb gardens from 18 March.  Held uniquely in the same family’s ownership for over 600 years, Bolton Castle, near Leyburn in Wensleydale, includes a walled vineyard and Mary Garden, Dyer’s Garden, Rose Garden and maze.

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Irish ferries travelling to Old Deanery Cottages
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Families can enjoy a unique stay at Old Deanery Cottages, traditional Irish holiday homes in the enchanting village of Killala, County Mayo, with Irish Ferries Holidays. This part of Ireland is known for its miles of unspoilt sandy beaches, great surfing, shore and deep-sea fishing along with breath taking scenery.
 

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Coffee from the London Coffee Festival
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This April, The London Coffee Festival celebrates its 10th birthday with four fabulous days at Brick Lane’s Truman Brewery. Featuring artisan coffee, tastings & demonstrations from world-class baristas, immersive workshops, cocktails, street food, live music, DJs, art exhibitions, beauty and wellness, panel talks, a ten-tier birthday cake PLUS a whole lot of FREE coffee…. the party is ON!

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Woman at vegan camping festival
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 The ultimate vegan camping festival is happening in June 2020 – VFest UK. This brand new event features exciting headline acts, challenging outdoor activities, family entertainment, fun shows, international speakers, stalls, global food caterers and much more, including TV Chef Matt Pritchard, Guiness World Record Holder Fiona Oakes and Extinction Rebellion Co-Founder Roger Hallam…

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Blenheim Palace green writing room
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 Families can travel back in time to the 1920’s during February Half Term, with this special invite from Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire. 
 
The Palace is inviting bright young things to enjoy a half term full of crafts, dancing and themed games as part of the new Let’s Misbehave: Blenheim Palace in the 1920’s exhibition. 
 
Running from 15th February to 13th April, the exhibition is a fascinating insight into the heady world of the upper classes in a time of great social, artistic and political change.
 

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