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Guildford Castle Grounds and Stoke Park awarded the coveted Green Flag Award
We're celebrating a Green Flag Award for the Guildford Castle Grounds and Stoke Park. These two green spaces have been officially recognised as among the country's best parks. They have achieved the international quality mark for parks and green spaces in 2024.
What is the Green Flag Award Scheme? The Green Flag Award scheme recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces. Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy manages the scheme.
Why is this important to us? It is evidence of the hard work and dedication of our parks team which cares for these green spaces.
Lead Councillor for Climate Change and Environment, Cllr George Potter said: "Receiving a Green Flag award for the Guildford Castle grounds and Stoke Park shows we're managing these sites to the highest standards ensuring they are welcoming and safe for everyone to enjoy.
We're very proud of all our parks and green spaces. They provide:
a place for relaxation and recreation
a rich mix of natural habitats
offer a haven for wildlife
help to combat climate change
Keep Britain Tidy's Green Flag Award Scheme Manager, Paul Todd MBE, said: "I would like to congratulate everyone involved at Stoke Park and the Guildford Castle grounds on achieving a Green Flag Award.
"These sites are vital green spaces for communities in the Guildford Borough to:
socialise
enjoy nature
for children to play safely
provide important opportunities for park users to improve their physical and mental health
"We know that staff work tirelessly to ensure that it maintains the high standards of the Green Flag Award. Everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their achievement."
Our parks, playgrounds and green spaces We are committed to caring for our local environment. We have a portfolio of:
50 breath-taking countryside sites
65 enchanting parks and gardens
over 30 playgrounds