The South West of England
is a region of contrast; from long sandy beaches to windswept
moorland, buzzing cities to traditional fishing villages.
Bristol and Bath, Bournemouth and Poole, Cornwall and the
Isles of Scilly, Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean, Devon,
Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire- each part of the region has
its own individual character.
What makes the SW a green destination?
14 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (which together cover over a third
of the region), 4 World Heritage Sites, 2 National Parks and a UNESCO
Biosphere reserve give South West England a very special and inspiring
environment, which makes
it all
the more important that tourism works in harmony with its surroundings.
Tourism businesses are proving their commitment to keep the South West
special by joining the Green Tourism Business Scheme. With hundreds of
accredited businesses, the South West of England now has higher
coverage
with the
GTBS than anywhere else in England (see www.visitsouthwest.co.uk/feelgood for a full selection). South Hams District in South Devon has been pioneering
green tourism since the 1990’s, and has the highest concentration
of GTBS award holders for an English district, along with a dedicated
advice website: www.greentourismadvice.co.uk.
Complementing this, the Future Footprints campaign provides visitors
with 3 easy ways to love the South West: buy local and try local, explore
what’s on your doorstep, and look for the (GTBS) leaf:
www.futurefootprints.org.uk
For green holiday ideas, visit www.visitsouthwest.co.uk/feelgood,
which lists all GTBS businesses in the South West. |
