Beacon Park named one of the UK’s top 10 parks for second year running

Beacon Park has once again been voted one of the nation’s favourite parks in the 2025 Green Flag People’s Choice Awards, placing it in the top ten parks across the UK for the second year in a row.

The award, run by Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award team, recognises the most-loved, best-managed green spaces in the country. Thousands of members of the public took part in the national vote, once again choosing Beacon Park as one of the standout destinations of the year.

The news follows Beacon Park retaining its prestigious Green Flag Award earlier this year, marking it as a well-managed, high-quality green space that residents can be proud of.

Beacon Park, located in the heart of Lichfield, is home to formal gardens, sports facilities, woodlands, pools, play areas, community events and heritage features including the historic Museum Gardens. Over recent years, improvements such as new play equipment, wildlife-friendly planting, upgraded paths and a year-round events programme have boosted visitor experience and community use.

Councillor Phil Whitehouse, Lichfield District Council’s Cabinet Member for Operational Services, Parks & Waste, said: “We are incredibly proud of all parks in the district and delighted that Beacon Park has once again been voted one of the best parks in the UK. To receive this national recognition for a second year running shows how much our community values the park and the work that goes into looking after it.

“My thanks to our parks team, volunteers and partners who care for this space all year round.”

Paul Todd MBE, Green Flag Award Manager, added: “The People’s Choice Awards are an opportunity for the public to celebrate the park teams and volunteers who work so hard behind the scenes. Beacon Park and the other winning sites represent some of the UK’s highest-quality green spaces – and this repeat win shows just how valued it is by residents.”

Beacon Park is one of over 2,250 parks and green spaces across the country to receive the Green Flag Award in 2025, from large city parks to small community gardens.

To find out more about the Green Flag Awards and the full list of winners, visit greenflagaward.org.

Visitors can enjoy Beacon Park all year round, with its play areas, formal gardens, coffee shop, Lakeside Walk, and seasonal events programme.