{"id":17092,"date":"2026-07-14T10:14:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T09:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/?p=17092"},"modified":"2026-07-16T10:21:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T09:21:37","slug":"green-flag-awards-fly-at-five-green-spaces-across-caerphilly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/en\/green-flag-awards-fly-at-five-green-spaces-across-caerphilly\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Flag Awards fly at five green spaces across Caerphilly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t<section id=\"\" class=\"block text-block\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Parc Penallta, Parc Cwm Darran, Brithdir Cemetery, Waunfawr Park and Cwmcarn Forest are proud to be flying Green Flag Awards after being named in the 2026 Green Flag Awards.<\/p>\n<p>Keep Wales\u202fTidy announced\u202ftoday\u00a0that a\u00a0record 330 parks and green spaces across Wales have reached the\u202fhigh standards\u202frequired\u202fto gain a coveted Green Flag for 2026. This includes\u00a093 sites which achieved full Green Flag Award status and\u00a0237 who received a Green Flag Community Award. Fourteen of these sites also\u202fachieved\u202fthe supplementary Green Heritage Site Accreditation, supported by\u00a0Cadw, for demonstrating a commitment\u00a0to preserving and promoting their unique history.<\/p>\n<p>The full Green Flag Awards were awarded to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/en\/listings\/parc-penallta\/\"><strong>Parc Penallta<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/en\/listings\/parc-cwm-darran\/\"><strong>Parc Cwm Darran<\/strong><\/a>, Brithdir Cemetery, Waunfawr Park and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcaerphilly.com\/en\/listings\/cwmcarn-forest\/\"><strong>Cwmcarn Forest<\/strong><\/a> in recognition of being safe and secure, well-maintained and clean, having excellent environmental management, and being welcoming places. The 330 sites across Wales include parks, university campuses, community woodlands, cemeteries and housing estates.<\/p>\n<p>Cllr Chris Morgan, Cabinet Member for Green Spaces, said:<br \/>\n\u201cWe are delighted that five of our green spaces have been recognised with Green Flag Awards. This is a reflection of the hard work and commitment of everyone involved in maintaining these important places for our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The awards are\u202frecognised\u202fin\u202fmore than 20\u202fcountries and\u202freward the\u202fvery best\u202fparks and green spaces, so visitors know wherever there is\u202fa Green\u202fFlag,\u202fthey\u2019re\u202fvisiting\u202fan exceptional place with the highest standards.<\/p>\n<p>In Wales, the awards scheme is run by Keep Wales Tidy.\u202fOwen Derbyshire,\u202fKeep Wales Tidy Chief\u202fExecutive\u00a0said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWales is truly setting\u00a0the standard when it comes to outstanding green spaces, with 330 places recognised in this year\u2019s Green Flag Awards. From flagship parks and vibrant woodlands to historic sites and community spaces, Wales has shown year after year that it has an unwavering commitment to nurturing inclusive green spaces that can be enjoyed by everyone.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGreen spaces play a vital part in supporting the health and wellbeing of communities across Wales and\u00a0we\u2019d like to thank\u00a0all the staff and volunteers who\u00a0play a part in\u00a0ensuring these special places thrive and can be enjoyed by all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A full list of award winners can be found on the Keep Wales Tidy website\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.keepwalestidy.cymru\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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