Margam Country Park named one of the best in the whole of the UK

Margam Country Park has made it into the UK’s prestigious top ten parks and green spaces list following a public vote.

To celebrate the fantastic Green Flag awarded parks and green spaces across the UK, the public voted for their favourite award-winning Green Flag site in the People’s Choice Awards 2022.

During October, the public were invited to vote for one of their most loved 2,208 Green Flag awarded parks or green spaces and among the nation’s top ten is Margam Country Park in Neath Port Talbot.

We’re proud to receive this well-deserved accolade for Margam Country Park. The park is such an important landmark both for our local residents and visitors and this award shows just how much people value it. Well done to all members of staff who work hard to make the park the success that it is, and for ensuring its continued high standards and provision of quality green spaces!

Cllr Jeremy Hurley
Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change and well-being

Joining Margam Park in the People’s Choice ten most popular parks and green space are:

Cassiobury Park, Watford Borough Council
Margam Park, Neath Port Talbot County Borough
Oxhey Activity Park, Watford Borough Council
Oxhey Park, Watford Borough Council
Strathaven Park, South Lanarkshire Council
University of Essex Wivenhoe Park, University of Essex
Valentines Park, Vision Redbridge Culture and Leisure Ltd
Victoria Park (Tower Hamlets), London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Warley Woods, Warley Woods Community Trust
Wollaton Park, Nottingham City Council

A huge congratulations to Margam Country Park and all the other worthy winners across the UK. With a record-breaking 2,208 parks and green spaces receiving the prestigious Green Flag Award and Green Flag Community Award in the UK this year, being voted one of the nation’s favourites is such an achievement. It’s great to celebrate all the hard work of parks staff and volunteers up and down the country.

Lucy Prisk
Green Flag Coordinator at Keep Wales Tidy

Apply for a Green Flag Award

Applications are now open to apply for a Green Flag Award.

The Green Flag Award is all about connecting people with the very best parks and green spaces. It’s the benchmark for parks and green spaces in the UK and beyond.

Wherever you see a Green Flag, you know you’re visiting an exceptional place with the highest standards.

Find out more and apply.