Dorset County Council’s Parks are recognised as some of the UK’s very best green spaces!
Four Dorset County Council parks have been awarded a national Green Flag Award.
Hardy’s Birthplace Thorncombe Woods near Dorchester, Avon Heath Country Park near Ringwood, Milldown and Stour meadows near Blandford have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the very best in the world!
These four parks are among a record-breaking 1,883 UK parks and green spaces that have received this year’s prestigious Green Flag Award – the mark of a quality green space.
This international award, now into its third decade, is a sign to the public that the space boasts the highest possible environmental standards, is beautifully maintained and has excellent visitor facilities.
Cllr Daryl Turner, Dorset County Council’s Cabinet member for Natural and Built Environment said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive four Green Flag Awards this year. We know that thousands of residents and visitors to Dorset value our quality green spaces, and this award celebrates the dedication that goes into maintaining them to such a high standard.”
International Green Flag Award scheme manager Paul Todd said;