Image from Scarborough West Ayton Club campsite
Introduced in 2003 by Caravan Club Honorary Life Member, the late Alan Payne OBE, the Sites in Bloom Awards recognises the creative and horticultural skills of our site staff and all the volunteers.
These wonderful displays are entered by the sites themselves and are judged on layout and creative use of space, variety, innovation, flair and colour coordination, with particular attention being paid to economy and low maintenance. The geographical location of the site is also taken into account by the judges and the fact that plant species are chosen to suit the local environment.
We want to thank every site that entered and applaud all the time and resources that has contributed to achieve these beautiful displays to ensure a colourful welcome to all our guests.
Set to the backdrop of Carmarthenshire, one of the largest counties in Wales, Pembrey Country Park Club Campsite is located on the edge of a 520 acre country park, and only a mile away from a seven-mile stretch of sandy beach. There is a wide range of outdoor sporting activities to suit the whole family.
Surrounded by trees and a short walk to the beautiful and historic village of Ashwell, Ashridge Farm Club Campsite is the perfect place to relax and unwind whilst touring this part of Hertfordshire. Enjoy the picturesque countryside on one of the many walking and cycling paths.
Winners for another year running, Tewkesbury Abbey Club campsite takes its name from the ancient Abbey which shadows the campsite. Located within a short walk from the picturesque old town of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire, the Club campsite boasts mature trees and stunning foliage, you can while away many hours just simply enjoying the peace and quiet.
With the stunning fells soaring up and the wild flowers in bloom as its backdrop, Borrowdale Club campsite is a tranquil, picturesque setting that is a delight to the eye. Located near Keswick, in the heart of the Lake District, there are plenty of walking paths to explore the beautiful northen Lakes area.
Tewkesbury Abbey Club Campsite near the picturesque town of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire won the Sites in Bloom award under the multi-couples category for their stunning floral displays.
The single couple category went to Englethwaite Hall Club Campsite, which is located in the Eden Valley of Carlisle in Cumbria and is known for as a tranquil oasis with its lushcious green landscapes.
Located within walking distance of the village of Brockenhurst in the New Forest National Park, Black Knowl Club campsite took the prestigious Sites in Bloom award in the multi-couple category.
Englethwaite Hall Club campsite also received first place in the single-couple category. This site is especially popular for walkers, with its uncrowded landscape and scenic beauty within the Eden Valley.
Scarborough West Ayton Club campsite in North Yorkshire surrounded amongst gorgeous natural greenery took second place in the multi-couple category, whilst the Garlieston Club campsite in Dumfries & Galloway came runner up in the single couple category.
In 2016, with cascading oranges, lilacs and pinks that welcomed guests with a dazzling array of colours, Scarborough West Ayton Club Site received the highest commendation under the multi-couples category, creating a wonderful display of florals.
Garlieston Club Site also won big in the single couple category with judges commenting on the well-kept, peaceful gardens. For those inspired by the superb display, they can venture to Galloway House to see the famed azaleas and rhododendrons.
In 2015 Tewkesbury Abbey Club campsite was named the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s ‘Site in Bloom’ winner. The Gloucestershire-based site adorned its reception with bright blooms, carefully chosen to mirror the colours of summer – lilac and purple with accents of yellow. The stunning display was carefully cultivated by site staff Mike and Ros Mears.
The runner up was Winchester Morn Hill Club campsite, whose pretty collection of flower pots and proud sunflowers wowed the judges.
Malvern Hills Club campsite's bold red and orange hanging baskets were also a fantastic entrant, and took third place.
In 2014 Chester Fairoaks Club campsite in Cheshire scooped the top award for being the prettiest of the bunch! Their gorgeous displays of bright florals that made the reception look like 'a country cottage garden' according to the judges. There were traditional rose bushes, ornamental grasses and pretty pansies on display.
The 2014 runner-up was Buxton Club campsite in Derbyshire with their brightly co-ordinated yellow and lime green baskets.
