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River Valley Country Park proudly sports our Green Badge, as a park planned and run with the environment in mind. It earns its credentials in the following key areas:
Energy Efficiency all lodges are fitted with combi boilers and the park has low energy street lighting.
Recycling glass, paper, cans and plastic is collected for recycling. The park also has a composting area.
Water Conservation push taps are fitted in the amenity buildings. There are duel flush toilets in the accommodation. Pressure restrictors are in place.
Social Practices local businesses are advertised and local companies are permitted to sell on the park.
Wildlife the park has a Silver David Bellamy Conservation Scheme award. There are nesting boxes on the park, planting of trees and shrubs takes place, there is minimum cutting and strimming, and wildflowers are left to grow.
Building Practices the lodges are made of sustainable materials. All work is carried out by local craftsmen and tradesmen.
Purchasing Policy locally purchased cleaning materials with low bleach content are used.