Keep Britain Tidy chief executive, Allison Ogden-Newton OBE, said:

Prioritising parks and green spaces is vital for our future, so we are delighted to see that 176 sites in the East of England have met the standards required for a Green Flag Award, reflecting the tireless work of those tasked with looking after these important regional assets.

For the second year in a row, Holywells Park is among three Ipswich parks to have been given a prestigious Green Flag Award. Noted for its fabulous ponds and wildlife, Holywells Park was joined by Christchurch Park and Bourne Park to be recognised as an international quality green space.

The three parks are all run and managed by Ipswich Borough Council.

Keep Britain Tidy chief executive, Allison Ogden-Newton OBE, said:

Prioritising parks and green spaces is vital for our future, so we are delighted to see that 176 sites in the East of England have met the standards required for a Green Flag Award, reflecting the tireless work of those tasked with looking after these important regional assets.