Croyde Bay Camping, North Devon

Croyde Bay Camping, North Devon

Croyde Bay Camping, North Devon

Art Competition

Postcard Art Competition 2024

This summer we shared an opportunity to win a camping holiday! Below are the submissions but a summery reminder of the brief is below: 1. Entries can be any applied or fine arts medium 2. Created in A-format size (A4 / A5 to aid with print reproductions in future as postcards). 3. We are looking for creations inspired by your stay at Freshwell but also what best captures our local environment and how it makes you feel. Proceeds from the sale of any winning postcards will be donated to Plastic Free North Devon, our local community conservation charity. This is an ongoing commitment to remind everyone just how precious our environment is and to protect it for future generations.

Children's submissions

Up to age 12, winner receives an art supplies set worth £30

“I really like being in Croyde Bay because we get to onto the beach every day and even catch crabs between the rocks!” Philipa Van Bree, Age 7, Netherlands
“Hi my name is Laila and I am 10 years old. I drew this picture because I feel that the sunsets here are really beautiful, and saving the environment is a big thing here like it should be everywhere else” Laila, age 10, Edinburgh.
Unknown Artist
“I have loved this holiday, it was so much fun, I love the sea” Fabel, Age 11, Bristol
“This campsite has inspired me to do this and it’s made me want to stay here a million times!!!” Seren, Age 8
“I really like being in Croyde Bay, because we go to the beach every day and my kite flies very well here in the wind! And I also like that i got the art supplies from you to make my drawing” Olivia Van Bree, Age 4, The Netherlands
“Archer’s picture reminds us not to throw plastic in the ocean, protecting all the wildlife. His pristine beach and dune grass is an example of a lovely clean beach” Archer Morgan (parents), Age 9
“Once upon a time, Mummy is relaxing, Ella is on a swing and papa is surfing on his big wave having lots of fun. Mummy & Ella too. We love Freshwell Camping” Ella Braver, Age 6 1/2, Munich, Germany
Unknown Artist

Adult submissions

Winners receive a family camping holiday next season.

“Painted with watercolour in a field using kids paper and cotton buds because I didn’t bring a paintbrush!” Aimee, Aged 36
Long term camper to Freshwell. Callie
“Stunning scenery, new friends, good vibes & of course great surf” Ruth, Aged 49

About Plastic Free North Devon

We having been working with PFND for a number of years on reducing the waste generated at Freshwell, but also as a continual reminder and education the impact our actions can have on the environment no matter where we are. This postcard concept is intended to offer a meaningful relevant gift visitors can take away that is a direct inspiration from their stay but also isn't just contributing to more landfill / ocean-fill material. The postcards will be printed with 100% natural inks and 100% recycled paper. Find out more about their work in the community and how you can help:

PlasticFreeNorthDevon.org