The blooming and colourful Hunstanton Heritage Gardens in Hunstanton, West Norfolk.

Five Green Flag Award West Norfolk parks

Five parks based in west Norfolk have been awarded the coveted Green Flag Award and have been officially recognised as some of the country’s best...

Five parks based in west Norfolk have been awarded the coveted Green Flag Award and have been officially recognised as some of the country’s best parks.

The Walks, Tower Gardens and Mintlyn Crematorium in King’s Lynn and Boston Square Sensory Garden and Heritage Gardens in Hunstanton have achieved the accreditation for 2023 – the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. The award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that care for the green space so that everyone can enjoy it.

Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award Scheme Manager, Paul Todd MBE, said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved at the borough council in achieving a Green Flag Award once again. These sites provide vital green space for the community in West Norfolk, bringing people together and providing opportunities to lead healthy lifestyles. The staff and volunteers do so much to ensure it maintains the high standards of the Green Flag Award and everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their achievement”.

The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.

A full list of Green Flag Award-winning parks and green spaces is available here.

The Red Mount Chapel situated in the centre of The Walks in King's Lynn.

The Walks

The Walks is a Grade II listed historic urban park in the heart of King’s Lynn. The 17 hectare park is full of beautifully well-tendered gardens, historic sites and modern amenities including two play areas, a parkour unit and a kiosk selling refreshments,
The Red Mount Chapel situated in the centre of The Walks in King's Lynn.

Tower Gardens

The Tower Gardens in King’s Lynn was laid out in 1911 to mark the coronation of King George V. Here you will find Greyfriars Tower, a key landmark in the town that proved useful as a seamark for traders and sailors navigating the difficult waters of The Wash.
The Red Mount Chapel situated in the centre of The Walks in King's Lynn.

Boston Square Sensory Garden

Boston Square Sensory Garden was designed to appeal to all. The planting was chosen to stimulate the senses of touch, sight, smell and sound.
The Red Mount Chapel situated in the centre of The Walks in King's Lynn.

Hunstanton Heritage Gardens

The Hunstanton Heritage Gardens is a public open space located over the stretch of the eastern coast which faces west. The space includes the Green, Esplanade Gardens and Cliff Parade.

Please note that the information provided on this webpage was accurate on the date and time it was published [25/07/2023 at 12:03]. Details may have changed after this time and date.

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