Explore Wales’ Green Flag award-winning outdoor spaces

Wales is home to some of the UK's finest gardens and country parks, many of which have achieved the prestigious Green Flag Award, the international benchmark for well-managed, high-quality green spaces. In 2026 330 sites in Wales achieved award-winning status including 93 with a full Green Flag Award, and 237 achieving the Green Flag Community Award.

A Green Flag Award, managed in Wales by Keep Wales Tidy, is the quality mark given to parks, gardens, and other public green spaces that are managed to a high standard. The award recognises sites that are welcoming, safe, clean, well maintained, environmentally sustainable, and actively involve their local communities. Originally launched in the UK in 1996, the scheme sets the benchmark for excellence in managing recreational outdoor spaces and helps ensure that visitors can enjoy high-quality green environments. Receiving a Green Flag Award demonstrates that a park or green space meets rigorous standards and is among the best of its kind.

When you visit a Green Flag Award-winning location, you can be confident you're experiencing one of the country's best-managed green spaces.

We’ve chosen a small selection from the variety of Green Flag award winning places you can visit, including country parks ideal for a family day out or a romantic picnic, nature reserves full of wildlife and inspiring community gardens.

Overlooked by the spectacular Cefn Viaduct, Tŷ Mawr Country Park near Wrecsam (Wrexham) is a fantastic family-friendly destination. Meet farm animals and llamas, try out the BMX track or enjoy a longer riverside walk towards Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Several of the paths are accessible for buggies and wheelchairs. Dogs are welcome but must be kept under control.

Facilities include parking, an ice-cream hut, toilets (accessible and baby changing), and a Trim Trail.

Built on the site of a former colliery Parc Taff Bargoed, in Merthyr Tudful (Merthyr Tydfil), is a brilliant example of landscape regeneration. Popular with cyclists, runners, anglers and families, the lakes, trails and play facilities provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. The park's high standards of management and biodiversity have helped secure its Green Flag recognition.

Facilities include parking, a visitor centre, toilets and refreshments.

Set within 113 acres of woodland, meadows and formal gardens by the River Garw, Bryngarw Country Park near Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr (Bridgend) is a haven for nature lovers. The park has a network of walking and cycling trails linking board walks, play areas and the beautiful Oriental Garden. It’s a great day out for families, dog walkers and anyone looking to escape into nature. The Green Flag and Green Heritage Awards reflects the excellent facilities, conservation work and visitor experience. It’s also part of the National Forest for Wales.

Facilities include parking, a visitor centre, toilets (accessible and baby changing), accessible trails and refreshments.

Scolton Manor near Hwlffordd (Haverfordwest) is a brilliant blend of history, nature and family entertainment. Heritage fans will enjoy the Victorian manor house, Margaret the steam locomotive and the Toy Museum. Nature lovers can wander through the walled garden, along woodland sculpture trails, use the bird hides and meet the Beekeepers. There’s loads to do for energetic families too - enjoy the Pirate adventure playground with a Musical Play area, bike trails and a pump track.

Facilities include parking, a tea room, shop, dogs welcome on leads in designated areas, toilets (accessible and baby changing), many paths are suitable for buggies and wheelchair users.

Combining history and green spaces successfully, Caldicot Castle and Country Park provides a fun day out for all. The 55 acres of green space and woodlands are well looked after. You can hire bikes to roam around as well. The medieval castle hosts regular tours catering for families and ghost hunters, plus varied events in the castle grounds through the year. The site has earned both Green Flag status and Green Heritage Site Accreditation, recognising its commitment to preserving and celebrating its historic features.

Facilities include parking, toilets (accessible and baby changing), a visitor centre and tea room, pre-bookable bike rental and activity packs.

A peaceful blend of ancient woodland, wildflower meadows and waterways, Aberlleiniog and Llangoed Local Nature Reserve on Ynys Môn (Anglesey) is perfect for nature lovers, birdwatchers and dog walkers. Explore scenic trails and discover the ‘secret’ castle. Watch out for red squirrels, bats, otters and woodland birds.

Facilities include parking.

Ynysymaengwyn’s peaceful camping and caravan park just outside Tywyn offers a relaxing setting of mature trees, winding woodland paths open to the public and loads of picnic spots. The grounds of this old riverside estate aren’t huge, but there are plenty of secrets spaces to find. Enjoy the sheltered walled garden, find the fairy grotto or just sit and listen to the varied birdlife. Visit early in the year to see carpets of snowdrops followed by bluebells as the seasons progress.

Facilities include parking, toilets, family-friendly orienteering route (pick up a map from the site office), playground and outdoor exercise equipment.

The lovingly restored Erlas Victorian Walled Garden in Wrecsam offers a charming glimpse into Wales' horticultural heritage. The gardens are designed to provide a safe environment for adults with additional needs to spend time gardening, crafting and improving their wellbeing. Wander round accessible pathways, enjoy beautifully maintained planting schemes, peaceful walks and seasonal displays. Dogs on short leads are welcome.

Facilities include parking, accessible toilets, and seating areas.

The beautiful community-run Gerddi Bro Ddyfi Gardens are based in the grounds of Machynlleth’s Y Plas. It provides a peaceful and inspiring environment filled with seasonal planting, wildlife habitats and colourful displays. Garden enthusiasts, couples and visitors seeking mindful outdoor experiences will love the relaxed atmosphere and impressive horticultural work.

Facilities in Machynlleth include parking, toilets and cafés.

Find more Green Flag Award and Green Flag Community Award winning spaces in Wales to visit on the Keep Wales Tidy website.

• Please be respectful of our beautiful land and other people, and follow the Countryside Code and Dog Walking Code.
• Visit AdventureSmart.uk for advice on staying safe whilst exploring Wales.
• Traveline Cymru is a useful public transport journey planner.

• Help to care for Wales with every visit by using recycling bins where available, or taking rubbish home with you. Find out what can be recycled and where in Wales on the Wales Recycles website.