Wales awarded over 200 green flag awards for green spaces
Wales received the most awards, with 280 green spaces being awarded.
Last updated 18th Jul 2023
Wales has been awarded a record number of green flags, which celebrate green spaces across the UK.
Environmental group Keep Wales Tidy revealed that 280 sites in Wales have meet the high standards to be awarded either a Green Flag Award or Green Flag Community Award.
Spaces that retained their awards from last year include Bute Park and Roath Park in Cardiff, and Victoria Park in Swansea.
Several new green spaces have been awarded Green Flag Awards, including Parc Tredelerch in Cardiff, and Van Ward Allotments in Cearphilly.
Over 1/3 of all Green Flag Community Awards in the UK, where sites are maintained by volunteers.
Minister for Climate Change, Julie James said:
“It’s fantastic to see a record number of our green spaces have achieved a Green Flag status, including a number of newly awarded sites.
“The standard required to achieve Green Flag status is very high so I want to congratulate all of the sites recognised for providing excellent, year-round facilities to local people and visitors alike.
“Our local green spaces have a vital role to play in connecting us to nature, supporting biodiversity and providing opportunities for healthy recreation.”