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Congratulations to Caldicot Castle and Country Park, Castle Meadows in Abergavenny, the Old Station Tintern and the Monmouthshire & Becon Canal on achieving the coveted Keep Wales Tidy Green Flag awards for 2023.
A Green Flag award recognises places that offer excellent facilities whilst demonstrating an ongoing commitment to delivering great quality green spaces, so it's a fantastic achievement for these sites and their staff.
There were also twelve sites that received 'Community Awards' :
In the south near Caldicot we have Caldicot Community Garden, Rogiet Wildlife Friendly Village, Crick Woodland and Crick Meadow and The Cornfield in Portskewett.
In Chepstow we have Garden City Sensory Garden.
At Usk there's the Incredible Edible Usk Garden at Monmouthshire County Council's County Hall, plus Goytre Community Garden nearby.
Then up in and near Abergavenny there are Mardy Park & Bailey Park, Curcorney Allotments and Laurie Jones Community Orchard.
Congratulations to them all!
Discover more about our four Green Flag winners below :
The Old Station Tintern (15th year in a row)
Our longest running Green Flag holder, it's easy to see why when you visit. The site boasts walks along riverside meadows, a children's play area, the miniature train, a delicious tea room and plenty of spaces to have fun or just relax amongst the trees.
Find out more about the Old Station, Tintern
Caldicot Castle Country Park (11th year in a row)
(Caldicot Castle Country Park by @drones_paul on Instagram)
What's better than a medieval castle situated within a 55-acre country park? A medieval castle that's completely FREE to visit! Explore the fields, lakes, streams & paths of the country park, or head within the walls and discover the Norman, Medieval, Victorian and 20th Century history of the castle itself.
Discover Caldicot Castle & its country park
Castle Meadows, Abergavenny (10th year in a row)
On the banks of the River Usk just outside Abergavenny is Castle Meadows, 20 hectares of riverside walks that hosted the 2015 Eisteddford.
Find out more about Castle Meadows
Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal (4th year in a row)
It's not often a whole stretch of canal receives a Green Flag, but it just goes to show how scenic the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is, with plenty of walks, pubs and incredible views to enjoy.
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The Old Station nestles beside the River Wye in the heart of the Wye Valley in Tintern. This idyllic 10 – acre site boasts the best of what Monmouthshire has to offer.
Visit Caldicot Castle in its beautiful setting of tranquil gardens and a wooded country park. Founded by the Normans, developed in royal hands as a stronghold in the Middle Ages and restored as a Victorian family home. Entry is free.
In the centre of Abergavenny, easily accessible from the town centre. Some 20 hectares of riverside meadow, next to the River Usk, with bordering trees, small copses, streams and ponds.
Park in the heart of Abergavenny with playground. Hosts events throughout the year.
Community orchard next to Abergavenny Castle. As the sign on their gate says, ‘pick in small amounts and leave plenty for others’.
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