National recognition for two touring parks near Melton Mowbray

Rutland Caravan & Camping at Greetham and Stretton Lakes near Oakham, both within easy reach of Melton Mowbray, feature in Premier Parks’ collection of the best campsites and touring parks across the UK.

Rutland Caravan & Camping sits on the edge of Greetham, while Stretton Lakes is based at Stretton, around eight miles from Rutland Water.

The two parks offer quite different stays. Rutland Caravan & Camping has welcomed visitors since 2002 and has separate family and adults-only areas, along with an indoor swimming pool and year-round pitches. Stretton Lakes is set within 120 acres of farmland, with 40 lakeside touring pitches and free fishing for guests. The park holds VisitEngland 5 Star Gold status and received a VisitEngland ROSE Award in 2024.

Their inclusion comes as tourism continues to make a sizeable contribution to England’s smallest county. The latest figures from Discover Rutland put the economic impact of tourism at £174.88 million in 2024, up 2.8% on the previous year. Rutland welcomed an estimated 1.49 million visitors during the year, with tourism supporting 1,553 full-time equivalent jobs.

Premier Parks brings together around 100 campsites and touring parks across the UK. Before a park can join the collection, it is visited and assessed by the Premier Parks team or one of its contributors, looking at areas including the pitches, facilities, landscaping, setting and what visitors can access nearby.

Jack Hart, a spokesperson for Premier Parks, said:

“Rutland Caravan & Camping and Stretton Lakes are a really good fit for Premier Parks. They have their own characters, strong settings and give people a real reason to stay in the area, which is exactly what we look for when putting the collection together.”

Further details about Rutland Caravan & Camping and Stretton Lakes, including facilities and booking information, can be found through their profile on the Premier Parks website.