Bradgate Park wins award for second year running

The international award is given to the best parks across the country.

Bradgate Park and Swithland Woods have won a prestigious Green Flag Award.

It is the second year running that the outdoor spaces have been successful

The international award is given to the best parks across the country and the world.

On Facebook, the team at Bradgate Park, said: "It is great recognition for all the hard work the team and volunteers put into making it such a special place.

"This year the site also achieved its first Green Heritage Award - celebrating the way in which we manage the many historic aspects of the site."