Severn Valley Country Park award success
Severn Valley Country Park, an ex-colliery site near Bridgnorth that is now managed by Shropshire Council as a 51-hectare country park, has been named as one of the best in the country.
Severn Valley Country Park sits in an attractive position next to the River Severn in Highley and Alveley. The site boasts a teashop and visitor centre, way-marked walking trails, a national cycle route, picnic areas and a play area. It now attracts over 130,000 visitors a year who enjoy the peaceful surroundings and spectacular views.
The park is one of 1,424 parks and green spaces across the country to receive a Green Flag Award this year. This is the national standard for parks and open spaces. Severn Valley Country Park has held the award continuously for 9 years now. This is longer than any other park in Shropshire.
Steve Charmley, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member responsible for active and healthy lifestyles, said:
“The Green Flag Award at Severn Valley Country Park is further testament to what a wonderful resource the site is for local people and tourists alike. All of the parks and open spaces managed by Shropshire Council rely heavily on volunteers to do much of the practical work. My thanks go to them for helping to maintain the parks to such a high standard.”
The record number of sites receiving an award this year ensures that even more of us now have access to well-managed, high-quality green spaces so important for health and leisure activities.
The Green Flag Award scheme continues to grow internationally, with expansion into the Netherlands and Germany due to ambitious pilot projects.
Paul Todd, Green Flag Award Scheme Manager, said:
“We are thrilled to announce yet another record-breaking year for Green Flag Award parks and green spaces. A Green Flag Award provides national recognition for the achievements of all those whose hard work and dedication has helped to create these fantastic places for all to enjoy.
“I must also thank all this year’s 800 plus volunteer judges for their magnificent efforts in assessing an astounding number of applications.”
Further information
The Green Flag Award Scheme is managed in the UK by a consortium comprising Keep Britain Tidy, The Conservation Volunteers and GreenSpace. Known collectively as the Green Flag Plus Partnership, the consortium manages the scheme in England on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government and in Wales for the Welsh Steering Group.
Green Flag Award recognises well-managed, high-quality green spaces. Any green space in the UK is eligible to win this award providing it is freely accessible to the public. Previous winners include parks managed by local authorities as well as those run by community groups and trusts. The scheme was set up in 1996.
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