Acorn & Oaktree Parks

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About Us

Noel and Janet Nation

Noel and Janet Nation founded Oaktree Parks in the early 1960’s having purchased a small caravan park form Noel’s father’s estate. Since that time the business has expanded to include both residential parks and holiday parks in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.

Noel has taken an active role in the BH&HPA and served as the Association’s National Chairman from 1990 to 1992.

Rachel Nation

Rachel Nation, Noel and Janet’s daughter has been actively involved in the business since 1992 and has responsibility for marketing & sales, purchasing of stock& sales units and responsibilities associated with the position of managing director of Acorn Parks.

Rachel was a Chairman of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs during 1999/2000 and has recently been elected the Chair of Governors of the local Primary school, which her children attend.

Catherine Look

Catherine Look, Noel and Janet’s daughter joined the business in 1986 and is actively involved in the business. She has run the day-to-day operations for over 25 years. Together with her sister Rachel they established a sister company Acorn Parks in 2001 which runs holiday parks in Cornwall.

Catherine is Managing Director of Oaktree Parks and her responsibilities include health and safety, human resources, planning permissions and site licensing, legal matter and office systems management. She also plays a major role in park development and redevelopment projects.

Catherine was recently awarded a Distinction by Bournemouth University in the Foundation Degree in Park Management.