Bloomfield Green, Henrietta Park and Royal Victoria Park in Bath, plus Keynsham Memorial Park, are proudly flying the flag as some of the UK’s very best green spaces.

The four parks are among a record-breaking 1,797 UK parks and green spaces that have received the Green Flag Award – the mark of a quality park or 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.

Councillor Martin Veal (Conservative, Bathavon North) said: “We know how much quality green spaces matter to residents and visitors, and this award celebrates the

dedication that goes into maintaining all our winners to such a high standard.

“Keynsham Memorial Park and Royal Victoria Park are both destination parks that have won their Green Flags many times before and we are proud that, once again, the standard of these parks has been acknowledged by external judges.

“For Bloomfield Green, this is their second year of recognition in the City Green category. For Henrietta Park this was their first year of application and both awards show how a dedicated Friends Group working with the Council has helped to fulfil more community expectations and to raise the standard of each green space.”

International Green Flag Award scheme manager, Paul Todd, said: “Each flag is a celebration of the thousands of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain the high standards demanded by the Green Flag Award. The success of the scheme, especially in these challenging times, demonstrates just how much parks matter to people.”