Green Tourism Business Scheme
The Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) is the leading sustainable tourism certification scheme in the UK. Businesses are assessed by a qualified grading advisor against a rigorous set of criteria covering a range of areas, including energy and water efficiency, waste management, biodiversity and more to achieve a Gold, Silver or Bronze award. For more information visit
www.green-business.co.uk or follow this link to see the full list of GTBS accredited businesses in the Forest of Bowland
Lancashire Green Tourism Project is being delivered by the Forest of Bowland AONB, funded by Lancashire & Blackpool Tourist Board, Lancashire County Developments Limited, Lancashire County Council and the AONB to establish Lancashire as a Green Tourism destination. The project which was launched in Oct 2008 and will run for three years is able to provide support for businesses Lancashire wide (including the Forest of Bowland) wishing to undertake Green Tourism Business Scheme accreditation. If you are a tourism business interested in GTBS and want to find out more please contact hetty [dot] byrne [at] lancashire [dot] gov [dot] uk
As part of the project a number of sustainable tourism businesses in the Forest of Bowland have joined together to provide a fantastic website blogging about wildlife in the AONB visit www.bowlandwildlife.org.uk or for businesses in wider Lancashire visit www.lancashirewildlife.org.uk
In 2010 the AONB unit and office also acheived a GTBS Gold award. Follow these links to view a copy of our environmental policy and action plan.
The Green Tourism Business Scheme selected a number of businesses who were accredited in Bowland in 2007, and have created a series of case studies to highlight good practice. The case studies have been produced thematically to highlight the many ways in which a business can be acknowledged within the scheme for their commitment to green tourism. Additionally, through the Lancashire Green Tourism Project we have produced further case studies for our gold accredited businesses in 2009.
| Theme | Business | Business Type | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood pellet heating | Bleasdale Cottages | Self-catering | Case Study (pdf 137kb) |
| Renewable energy | Bowland Wild Boar Park | Visitor attraction | Case Study (pdf 145kb) |
| Local & organic ready meals | Clough Bottom | Self-catering | Case Study (pdf 132kb) |
| Use of local produce | Cobble Hey Farm & Gardens | Farm/gardens/visitor attraction | Case Study (pdf 160kb) |
| Guest information | Malkin Tower Farm Holiday Cottages | Self-catering | Case Study(pdf 152kb) |
| Sustainable,transport | Off the rails | Cycle hire | Case Study (pdf 182kb) |
| Eco-retail | Parkfoot Holiday Homes | Holiday Park | Case Study (pdf 127kb) |
| Walking, cycling & access | The Priory | Guest house/restaurant/pub | Case Study (pdf 148kb) |
| Being green in an older building | Waddow Hall | Activity Centre | Case Study (pdf 386kb) |
| Being green in an older building | Dalesbridge | Group accommodation | Case Study (pdf 160kb) |
| Gold Accredited Businesses Lancashire Green Tourism Project | |||
| Theme | Business | Business Type | Download |
| Gold award | Bowland Visitor Centre | Visitor Centre | Case Study (pdf 385kb) |
| Gold award | Broadgate Farm | B&B | Case Study (pdf 360kb) |
| Gold award | Caldertop Cottage | Self Catering | Case Study (pdf 378kb) |
| Gold award | Cleveley Mere Boutique Lodges | Self Catering | Case Study (pdf 386kb) |
| Gold award | Forest of Bowland AONB | Team office | Case Study (pdf 833kb) |
| Gold award | Cobden Farm | B&B | Case Study (pdf 400kb) |
| Gold award | Forrest Hills | Golf/Fly Fishing & Corporate Venue | Case Study (pdf 389kb) |
| Gold award | Foxhill Barn | B&B | Case Study (pdf 377kb) |
| Gold award | Hackings Carvan park | Holiday Park | Case Study (pdf 447kb) |
| Gold award | Height Top Farm | Self Catering | Case Study (pdf 396kb) |
| Gold award | Higher Gills Farm | Self Catering | Case Study (pdf 146kb) |
| Gold award | Lower Gill Holidays | Self Catering | Case Study (pdf 389kb) |
| Gold award | The Garden Cottage | Self Catering | Case Study (pdf 405kb) |
