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Full list of Derbyshire's best parks which are well worth a visit

Full list of Derbyshire's best parks which are well worth a visit

Yahoo20-07-2025
Dozens of parks and green spaces across Derbyshire have reached the high standards required to receive the prestigious Green Flag Award in 2025. A record-breaking 2,250 sites across the country have received the award this year, which is the international quality classification for green spaces and sees local authorities and land managers applying across the country - and more than 40 Derbyshire sites have made the cut.
Parks in South Derbyshire, Amber Valley, High Peak and Derby have all had inclusions in the list and are proudly preparing to raise their flags in the coming days. Parks are a vitally important part of this country's green infrastructure, providing opportunities to improve physical and mental health even in the most built-up urban environments.
Any green space that is freely accessible to the public is eligible to enter for a Green Flag Award. Awards are given on an annual basis and winners must apply each year to renew their Green Flag Award status.
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Whether it's a quiet evening walk through one of Derby's six parks on the list or a sit-down and picnic while observing Belper's River Gardens, Derbyshire's green spaces definitely have plenty to offer throughout the summer.
You can take a look at all 48 sites across the county in our list of Green Flag Award winners below:
Belper Cemetery - Amber Valley Borough Council
Belper Parks - Amber Valley Borough Council
Belper River - Amber Valley Borough Council
Crays Hill Recreation Ground - Amber Valley Borough Council
Crossley Park - Amber Valley Borough Council
Heanor Memorial Park - Amber Valley Borough Council
Pennytown Ponds Local Nature Reserve - Amber Valley Borough Council
Riddings Park - Amber Valley Borough Council
Erewash Canal - Canal & River Trust
Chesterfield Crematorium - Chesterfield Borough Council
Eastwood Park - Chesterfield Borough Council
Holmebrook Valley Park - Chesterfield Borough Council
King George V Playing Field - Chesterfield Borough Council
Monkey Pocket Park - Chesterfield Borough Council
Poolsbrook Country Park - Chesterfield Borough Council
Queen's Park - Chesterfield Borough Council
Stand Road Park - Chesterfield Borough Council
Alvaston Park - Derby City Council
Chaddesden Park - Derby City Council
Darley Park - Derby City Council
Derby Arboretum - Derby City Council
Markeaton Park - Derby City Council
Sunnydale Park LNR - Derby City Council
Ashbourne Park - Derbyshire Dales District Council
Bath Gardens - Derbyshire Dales District Council
Hall Leys Park - Derbyshire Dales District Council
Victoria Park (Ilkeston) - Erewash Borough Council
Memorial Park Whaley Bridge - High Peak Borough Council
Cadley Park - South Derbyshire District Council
Church Gresley Cemetery - South Derbyshire District Council
Eureka Park - South Derbyshire District Council
Maurice Lea Memorial Park - South Derbyshire District Council
Newhall Park - South Derbyshire District Council
Swadlincote Woodlands - South Derbyshire District Council
Dysart Park - South Kesteven District Council
Hollingwood Hub The Chesterfield Canal Trust
Green Heritage Site Accreditation
Derby Arboretum - Derby City Council
Victoria Park (Ilkeston) - Erewash Borough Council
Green Flag Community Award
Ashbourne Road District Allotments - Ashbourne Road District Allotments Association
Darley and Nutwood Local Nature Reserve - Darley and Nutwood Nature Reserve Management Group
Chaddesden Wood - Derby City Council
Chellaston Brickworks Local Nature Reserve - Friends of Chellaston Brickworks Local Nature Reserve
Long Eaton Community Garden - Friends of Long Eaton Community Garden
Markeaton Park Walled Garden - Friends of Markeaton Park
Sinfin Moor Park & Local Nature Reserve - Friends of Sinfin Moor Park & Local Nature Reserve
Hathersage Allotments - Hathersage Allotments Group
Little Chester Allotments - Little Chester Allotment Association
New Mills Community Orchard - New Mills Community Orchard
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