The Isle of Wight has been revealed as the second greenest place to visit in England.
This is because of the high number of eco-friendly accommodation, restaurants and activities per person compared to other areas, including The Garlic Farm in Sandown.
Responsible tourism in the UK is at an all-time high, with searches for ‘sustainable tourism’ rising 42% so far in 2023.
With the summer holidays now in full swing, and even more possibilities for road trips in electric family cars, Kia analysed the England's greenest areas and created an interactive sustainable staycation planner for people to plan their next eco-friendly adventure.
The top 5 greenest destinations in England are:
1. Cornwall
Cornwall came out top in England, with an abundance of sustainable places to stay, eat and things to do. A highlight is exploring inspiring outdoor spaces at Trebah Garden, which has won a Gold Green Tourism Award, or the Eden Project, which boasts solar panels, rainwater usage and renewable energy.
2. Isle of Wight
Credit: IsleofWight.com
Family-friendly highlights on the Isle of Wight include exploring The Garlic Farm in Sandown, the UK’s largest specialist garlic grower that includes a shop, restaurant, animals and a play area. It’s carbon neutral and has an electric car charging point.
Another eco-friendly place is the Goodleaf Tree Climbing centre in Ryde for lots of outdoor adventures. Yarmouth, Newport and Calbourne were also featured amongst some of the greenest spots in the Isle of Wight.
3. Herefordshire
Families visiting Herefordshire can take a trip to King Arthur’s Cave, a nature reserve that provides a natural habitat for Horseshoe Bats.
For conservation and education, Wye Valley Butterfly Zoo supports sustainable Butterfly Farming worldwide and is heated only by renewable energy.
4. Rutland
Rutland in the East Midlands has plenty of eco-friendly options for families paying a visit.
Check out Root and Branch Out, who run regular wild workshops and crafting afternoons, or visit Barnsdale Gardens for acres of stunning, individually designed gardens.
5. Bristol
You’ll be spoiled for choice of green places to stay in Bristol. Hilton Garden Inn, Mollie’s Motel and Diner, and The Bristol all offer electric car charging points.
Zero Green is a highlight for places to visit – it’s the area’s first zero-waste shop, with all-natural, plastic-free products.
Looking across Britain as a whole, Scotland ranked highly for eco-friendly destinations, with Argyll and Bute, Orkney and the Western Isles making up the top three locations. In Wales, Powys came out as the greenest travel destination.
Kia’s new sustainable staycation planner details the best eco-friendly spots for a green staycation. This includes electric charging points, for those with electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, and other sustainable benefits such as solar panels and clean energy.
Those planning an eco-friendly road trip can discover some of the top hotels, restaurants and activities in their chosen area by inputting their postcode into the Sustainable Staycation Planner.
The analysis of Britain’s most sustainable regions for tourism has been carried out by Kia to coincide with the launch of the EV9 electric family car.
After its official release, the EV9 will be the latest long-distance EV from Kia, alongside the Niro EV, EV6 and Soul EV. The EV9 will also be capable of up to more than 300 miles from a single charge.
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