Northumberland parks celebrate international gold standard with 14 Green Flags
- Jul 14
- 2 min read
Northumberland is celebrating after achieving a fantastic 14 prestigious Green Flags – the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
Presented by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, the award, now in its 30th year, honours parks and green spaces that meet the highest standards of environmental management, maintenance, and community involvement.
The 14 Northumberland parks have been awarded Green Flags in 2026 are:
Alexandra Park (Cramlington)
Astley Park (Seaton Delaval)
Bolam Lake Country Park
Carlisle Park (Morpeth)
Castle Vale Park and Coronation Park (Berwick)
Doctor Pit Park (Bedlington)
Druridge Bay Country Park
Eastwoods Park (Prudhoe)
Flagstaff Park (Berwick)
Hexham Parks
Hirst Park (Ashington)
Plessey Woods Country Park
Ridley Park (Blyth)
Tyne Riverside Country Park (Prudhoe and Wylam)
This achievement directly supports the long term commitments laid out in the council’s Environment Policy Statement and Action Plan, which sets out clear goals to enhance the quality, accessibility, and biodiversity of Northumberland’s green spaces, ensuring they are protected and improved for future generations.
Councillor John Riddle, Cabinet Member for Environment and Rural said: “We know how much local residents appreciate having these lovely parks which are places they can visit for free, enjoy nature and reap the physical and mental health benefits of being outdoors.
“These 14 awards reflect not only the incredible work carried out by our staff and volunteers, but also our clear commitment to improving and protecting our parks.”
Paul Todd MBE, Green Flag Award Manager at Keep Britain Tidy, added: “Parks are essential public spaces that support our wellbeing, our communities and our economy. Yet for millions of people, particularly in the most deprived areas, local parks simply don’t feel safe or welcoming.
“With public services under pressure, investing in parks is not a luxury, it’s a practical, preventative solution and one of the most visible ways to improve people’s quality of life.
The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, 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.
