Four Leicestershire country parks awarded prestigious Green Flag

The prestigious accreditation – which is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces - has been awarded to Beacon Hill Country Park near Loughborough, Market Bosworth Country Park, Snibston Colliery Park in Coalville, and Watermead (North).

Councillor Adam Tilbury, cabinet member for environment & flooding, said: "The news that four of our wonderful country parks have once again achieved this prestigious Green Flag status is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that care for the green space so that visitors and residents alike can enjoy it.

" These parks are much-loved spaces in which people can relax with family and friends, discover the beauty in nature, and enjoy a wide range of activities, and this latest award is a chance to recognise and celebrate that.

"I want to thank the teams of rangers and volunteers who work so hard to make sure our parks flourish and continue to attract visitors throughout the year."

Paul Todd MBE, Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag award scheme manager, said: “I congratulate everyone involved in Beacon Hill, Market Bosworth, Snibston and Watermead (North) country parks who have worked tirelessly to ensure that they achieve the high standards required for the Green Flag Award.

“The staff and volunteers do so much to ensure that they maintain the high standards of the Green Flag award, and everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their achievement.”

“Quality parks and green spaces like these make the country a heathier place to live and work in, and a stronger place in which to invest.

“Crucially, they are vital green spaces for communities in Leicestershire to enjoy nature, and free and safe spaces for families to socialise. They also provide important opportunities for local people and visitors to reap the physical and mental health benefits of green space.”