Award-winning green spaces in Spelthorne

The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, 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.

Cllr John Turner, Chair of Spelthorne Borough Council’s Environment and Sustainability Committee, said: “We are delighted that we have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme again this year. We get many compliments about our green spaces so it’s fantastic to be officially acknowledged in this way. Thank you to our parks team who dedicate their time to ensuring our public spaces are beautifully maintained and peaceful places for visitors."

Paul Todd MBE, Green Flag Award Manager at Keep Britain Tidy, said: “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. 

“Sunbury Walled Garden and Staines Cemetery have shown what can be achieved when parks are properly supported and managed. As we celebrate 30 years of the Green Flag Award, we want every community to have access to green spaces like this that are safe, welcoming and maintained to a high standard. Congratulations to everyone involved."

Sunbury Walled Garden is open seven days a week from 7.30am - 6pm. Visit https://www.spelthorne.gov.uk/walledgarden for more details. 

Staines Cemetery is one of four cemeteries in the Borough and is open to visitors from 7.30am - 8.30pm (April - October) and 7.30am - 6pm (November - March). Visit www.spelthorne.gov.uk/staines for more information.