Cross-Channel Geopark Business Charter

Put your business on the map – become a Cross-Channel Geopark Partner

The Cross-Channel Geopark is a unique partnership celebrating the remarkable chalk landscapes and the Channel connecting us across the UK and France.

The Cross-Channel Geopark brings together the Kent Downs National Landscape and the Parc Naturel Régional des Caps et Marais d’Opale to celebrate the stunning chalk landscapes and the Channel that connects us. We’re working towards UNESCO Global Geopark status — and we’re inviting values-aligned businesses to be part of the journey.

By signing the Cross-Channel Geopark Business Charter, you’ll be joining a growing community of tourism, transport, hospitality, creative and local businesses who are committed to protecting our shared landscapes and telling their stories. You’ll show customers, staff, and visitors that you care about people, planet, and place — and in return, you’ll gain access to a package of support, recognition, and meaningful opportunities.

Sign the Charter

Why sign the Cross-Channel Geopark Business charter?

As a Geopark business, you’ll join a growing community of tourism, transport, hospitality, creative and local businesses who are committed to protecting our shared landscapes and telling their stories.

As a Cross-Channel Geopark Business Partner, you’ll benefit* from:

Branding, recognition and visibility

  • Use of the official Cross-Channel Geopark Partner logo on marketing, packaging, signage, and digital channels

  • A printed certificate of partnership, A5 external display sign, and a digital welcome pack

  • Recognition on Geopark website, maps, and seasonal tourism campaigns

  • Inclusion in an annual celebration and showcase

  • Pin badges for frontline staff to wear with pride

Marketing, promotion and storytelling

  • Promotion in press releases, PR features, and co-branded campaigns (e.g. “Geopark Discovery Package”)

  • Bespoke support in telling your business’s story through a Geopark lens — including links to local geology, heritage and place

  • Access to authentic Geopark stories, data, and seasonal content to enhance your customer experience

  • Opportunities to offer Geopark-themed products, packages, and experiences (e.g. guided walks, local produce)

Collaboration and networking

  • Invitations to ambassador and partner events to meet guides, creatives, and other businesses

  • Access to a growing cross-border business network including French partnerships and sustainable tourism operators

  • Opportunities to co-develop special offers or collaborative experiences across the region

Sustainability, training and social value

  • Guidance on responsible tourism and sustainable business practices

  • Support towards achieving eco-certifications and demonstrating your environmental commitment

  • Opportunities to take part in Geopark volunteering days, education programmes, and conservation projects

  • CSR opportunities, including sponsorship of local nature, culture or community initiatives

  • A clear way to demonstrate your social and environmental values to staff, customers, and visitors

*Some benefits may involve a small cost contribution (e.g. signage or printed materials) — we’ll always be upfront and keep these optional and affordable.

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