A WARRINGTON beauty spot has been named one of the best in the country - for the 7th year in a row.

Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden has been awarded the coveted Green Flag Award, as it is officially recognised as one of the country’s best parks.

Grappenhall and Thelwall Parish Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden.

The news that Grappenhall Heys has achieved the accreditation - the international quality mark for parks and green spaces - is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that care for the green space so that everyone can enjoy it.

Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award Scheme Manager Paul Todd MBE said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved at Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden in achieving a Green Flag Award for the seventh year in a row.

“Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden is a vital green space for the community in Warrington, bringing people together and providing opportunities to lead healthy lifestyles.

"The small staff team and volunteers do so much to ensure that it maintains the high standards of the Green Flag Award and everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their achievement.”