The Cambridgeshire parks named as best in UK for 2026

Some of the parks have retained the award from previous years

Several Cambridgeshire parks have been named amongst the best in the UK. Every year, it’s revealed what UK parks have been awarded the international Green Flag award.

The award, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, has named 2,391 sites across the country which have received the award for this in 2026.

Paul Todd MBE, Green Flag Award Manager at Keep Britain Tidy, said: “We are delighted to see 2,391 parks and green spaces across the UK achieve Green Flag Award status this year. Every winner should be incredibly proud of this achievement.

“It is a testament to the commitment, passion, dedication and hard work that goes into creating and maintaining these special places for the benefit of residents and visitors alike.” There are several Cambridgeshire parks and green spaces that have made the list, with many retaining the status from previous years.

The Cambridgeshire parks that have been awarded the Green Flag award for 2026 are:

• Cherry Hinton Hall – Cambridge
• Christ’s Pieces – Cambridge
• Grafham Water – Huntingdonshire
• Ely Country Park – Ely
• Jubilee Gardens – Ely
• Ferry Meadows – Peterborough
• Central Park – Peterborough
• Itter Park – Peterborough
• Manor Farm Park – Peterborough
• Hinchingbrooke Country Park – Huntingdonshire
• St Neots Riverside Park – St Neots
• Priory Park – St Neots
• Paxton Pits Nature Reserve – Huntingdonshire

The award is given to a park or green space that is safe, welcoming and well-managed. The parks that receive the award set the benchmark standard for outdoor spaces.

Parks are independently assessed against rigorous criteria, including accessibility, maintenance, environmental management, safety, biodiversity and community involvement.