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A record number of parks and green spaces across the UK have reached the high standards required to receive a coveted Green Flag Award in 2024.
The scheme is celebrating as this year is the largest number of winners since the scheme began 28 years ago, with an amazing 2,227 parks proudly preparing to raise their flags.
The environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy revealed 67 parks and green spaces in Lancashire recently received this award.
Two Blackpool parks have been added to the list with Devonshire Road Rock Garden and Highfield Road Park both receiving awards this year. In addition to Chorley’s Carr Brook Nature Reserve and Tatton Recreation Ground, Hyndburn’s Memorial Park and Rossendale’s Library Gardens proudly flying new Green Flags for 2024.
Lancaster Canal, Cuerden Valley Park and Rivington Terraced Gardens also received Green Heritage Site Accreditation for the management of their historic features. Meaning that the park understands and take action to conserve the heritage value of their site, as well as helping people to understand and enjoy its unique history.
The Friends of Haslam Park in Preston were also recognised in the Green Flag Community Awards, which is a benchmark for parks and green spaces which are managed by volunteers and community groups. Their work in keeping Haslam Park & Nature Reserve a safe, welcoming and well maintained site freely accessible to the public, with community involvement at its heart is integral to its status as a Green Flag Award Park.
Worden Park in Leyland, which received its first Green Flag Award when the scheme was launched in 1996 and has flown it every year since – one of only four parks to do so, also remains on the list.
Lancashire is proud to be home to so many award-winning parks and green spaces, meaning that if you do choose to visit one of Lancashire’s parks this summer you can be reassured that they are well maintained and safe. A trip to the park is a great day out for all ages, as well as being a great opportunity to improve both your physical and mental health.
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Worden Park is a hidden gem, situated on the edge of Leyland.
Highly commended as ‘Best Small Visitor Attraction 2008` Williamson's Park features 54 acres of parkland, a butterfly house, cafe, walks & play areas and breathtaking views to the Fylde Coast and the Lake District.
Haslam Park is a particularly good example of a fine Victorian influenced town park, with many of the original features still in place.
The Grade II* parks, a 5 minute walk from the city centre, boasts many fine features, from the Swiss Chalet and beautiful Japanese Garden to a fountain centre piece and Italianate terrace. Stroll along the riverbank before enjoying lunch at the cafe.
One of the most intriguing historic houses in the North West, Astley Hall, located in the beautiful surroundings of Astley Park, offers a fascinating look into over 400 years of history and the lives of the families who once called it home. Visitors are transported through time as the Hall’s secrets are revealed to them through the voices of Lady Susannah Hoghton and her staff. Astley Hall boasts a wonderful collection of historic items including some of the most breathtaking mid-17th century plaster ceilings in the country, rare painted panelling and fine English oak furniture. In recent years Astley Hall has undergone an extensive programme of renovation works to preserve its history for years to come.
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