by Chris Malone
Botanist David Bellamy has revealed that Witton Castle in Durham is his favourite campsite in the UK.
He told the Daily Mail that the Bishop Auckland site is close to his home and features a medieval castle in the middle.
Furthermore, it has just been renovated by its new owners and has room for caravans.
The expert was discussing his David Bellamy Conservation Award Scheme, which is now in its 13th year.
It recognises camping and caravanning sites in the UK that are environmentally friendly and encourages others to follow suit.
It currently ranks 620 venues around the country and separates them into gold, silver and bronze categories.
Bellamy explained that he was amazed by the work of caravan sites when he started the project in 1997.
“There were so many super places,” he told the newspaper. “We soon found that people were very proud of their natural surroundings – all the wild flowers, rabbits, squirrels, even dragonflies.”
One company to be recognised by the David Bellamy Conservation Award Scheme is Haven, which has 31 gold award-winning parks and four silver ones.
