The Quiet Site on Ullswater has been crowned as the UK’s Sustainable Family Business of the Year 2026 in a special ceremony held at London’s National Geographic Society. The accolade was presented to the holiday park by Family Business United which celebrates and supports family-run businesses across the country. Stepping up to receive the award from judges was Daniel Holder who, with his wife Anne and their son George, are now marking 20 years as owners of The Quiet Site. Their glamping and camping park near the shores of Ullswater has long been a cheerleader for the principles of green tourism in...

Cosgrove Leisure Parks UK – which owns a number of holiday and residential parks in the South-East and London – has (9 July) concluded the purchase of Stonham Barns Park in Stonham Aspal, the much-loved holiday park renowned for its vibrant retail spaces and diverse activity offerings. This acquisition marks the beginning of an exciting new era for the park, promising enhanced experiences for guests and visitors. Cosgrove Leisure Parks UK has purchased multi-million-pound parks from both corporate groups – including Park Holiday and Park Dean Resorts – and family owners and in each case have improved the standard of the parks and...