1st October 2025
1st October 2025
Imagine waking in your glamping pod to birdsong drifting through the trees, or sitting outside your caravan as the evening light softens across the fields. At South Meadows, moments like these mean even more when you know your stay is part of something bigger – a holiday that treads lightly on the land.
We’re proud to be one of the most eco-friendly holiday parks in Northumberland, and our journey towards sustainability is something we care about deeply. For us, being green isn’t a slogan; it’s a way of running the park responsibly, day after day.
As a family-run park, our connection to Northumberland runs generations deep. We’ve lived and worked in this landscape for years, and its beauty and tranquillity are part of who we are. Protecting it is personal.
Many of our guests come here for peace, clean air, and the simple joy of being surrounded by nature. That’s why we’ve worked hard to make South Meadows a place that supports both relaxation and responsibility, to create holidays where comfort and conscience sit side by side.
We’ve introduced a range of thoughtful measures around the park to reduce our environmental footprint while keeping your stay as enjoyable as ever.
Every building, light and facility at South Meadows runs on 100% renewably sourced electricity. It’s one of the simplest and most effective ways we can reduce our carbon impact and support a cleaner energy future.
Our low-energy LED lighting keeps paths bright and safe after dark while using far less power than traditional bulbs. Even small details like this make a lasting difference.
We’ve placed convenient recycling points throughout the park so guests can sort waste quickly and responsibly. Our holiday home owners and seasonal visitors are also encouraged to recycle regularly during their stays.
All of our taps, showers, and toilets are fitted with efficient systems that use less water without compromising comfort. It’s good for the planet and for the countryside we all enjoy.
Our touring pitches are designed to manage wet weather naturally, protecting the ground from erosion and keeping everything usable year-round.
Step outside your caravan or holiday home and you’ll quickly see why we’re so passionate about preserving this land. South Meadows is home to a rich variety of wildlife, from garden birds and owls to deer and red squirrels.
Across our 40 acres, we’ve planted native trees and hedgerows, created wildflower areas, and introduced features like bird boxes, insect hotels and squirrel feeders. Each one helps to encourage biodiversity and gives local species a safe, natural place to live.
Our growing woodland and meadow areas are a big part of what makes South Meadows special, not just for guests, but for the many creatures that share our home.
As we continue to develop and improve the park, we’re doing it thoughtfully and responsibly. Our future plans include expanding our renewable energy use, planting even more native trees and wildflowers, and exploring sustainable building materials for upcoming projects.
We’ve also built environmental care into every stage of our future development plans, ensuring that as we grow, we give more back to nature than we take away.
We’re proud to hold official Carbon Neutral Certification, recognising our genuine commitment to sustainable tourism. Since 2019, we’ve supported community-based environmental projects around the world and planted trees in regions where reforestation makes a real difference.
To date, we’ve offset more than 400 tonnes of carbon dioxide, helping to make every stay at South Meadows part of a positive environmental story.
We believe sustainability works best when everyone joins in. During your stay, you can help protect the park by:
Using our recycling points and sorting waste carefully
Switching off lights and appliances when not in use
Keeping to marked paths to protect plants and wildlife
Avoiding litter and supporting local shops and businesses
Small gestures like these go a long way in keeping South Meadows, and Northumberland, as beautiful as it is today.
At South Meadows, we’re proud of the steps we’ve taken so far, but we know there’s always more we can do. Sustainability is an ongoing journey, and each improvement helps us create a greener, more resilient park for generations to come.
When you choose to holiday here, whether you’re touring, glamping, or staying in our luxury lodge, you’re helping us protect the landscape that makes this corner of Northumberland so special.
Because for us, sustainability isn’t just about being an eco-friendly holiday park. It’s about belonging to a place, caring for it, and leaving it better than we found it.
Q: What makes South Meadows an eco-friendly holiday park?
We’re powered by 100% renewable energy, certified carbon neutral, and committed to wildlife protection, recycling, and low-impact development.
Q: How long has South Meadows been carbon neutral?
We’ve proudly maintained carbon neutral status since 2019, offsetting more than 400 tonnes of carbon dioxide through verified environmental projects.
Q: Can guests help support sustainability during their stay?
Yes. By recycling, conserving energy and water, sticking to marked paths, and supporting local shops and producers.
Q: What wildlife can I see at South Meadows?
Look out for red squirrels, deer, owls, and a variety of garden birds and pollinators across our 40-acre parkland.
Q: Does sustainability affect comfort at the park?
Not at all. Our energy and water-saving features are designed to keep your stay as comfortable as ever, just with less environmental impact.