About us

Meet our team

• Paul Richards

  Director

  Paul has wide range of interests across the park and loves nothing more than chatting with visitors about our latest additions and plans for the park. During the winter Paul works with Adam and Steve to make improvements and maintain the park.

• Pippa Richards

  Education and customer experience

  Pippa has a background in museums and education and loves to inspire visitors about the woodland. Pippa is especially enthusiastic about bugs and how vital they are to humans and the planet. Pippa delivers the school workshops and also works in the kitchen, café and gift shop.

• Emily Richards-Harrison

  Commercial Manager

  Emily, looks after the the day-to-day running of the business including marketing, staffing, purchasing and admin. Emily is the first point of contact for the staff and also works across the Café, Gift Shop and Kitchen. Emily is also is head of first aid.

• Adam Richards

  Grounds Manager

  Adam looks after the woodland, fencing, and buildings here at Becky Falls and helps protect all the rare species we have here. Adam recently undertook further study with Plantlife specifically relating to the protection of our temperate rainforest. You will also find Adam working as Car Park Attendant two days per week.

• Steve

  Car Park Attendant

  Steve is our full-time car park attendant and has been for over 15 years! Steve loves welcoming visitors into the park, he is the first person you'll meet when you arrive. Steve is full of local knowledge if you're looking for any recommendations. Over the winter months, Steve works with Adam maintaining the park and paths.

• Gem

  Café & Gift Shop Supervisor

  Gem is a key member of the team managing the Cafe & Gift Shop and also working as a qualified Animal Keeper. Gem is often your first port of call for any questions during your visit and is often assisted by her teenage son and daughter who work here in the Café & Gift Shop during school holidays!

• Holly

  Animal Keeper

  Holly joined the team in 2023 as a highly experienced Animal Keeper. Holly has a love for all animals including our native wildlife. She is passionate about inspiring our visitors and enjoys delivering talks.