Two Gedling borough parks have been nominated for the title of the UK’s favourite park by Fields In Trust, a charity which looks to champion, protect and support green spaces across the UK while encouraging their use as a way to socialise, exercise and connect with nature.
Anyone wanting to vote online in the award process, which is run by Fields In Trust, has until Thursday, August 18 with Gedling Country Park and Bestwood Country Park being the borough’s representatives.
The Trust described Gedling Country Park as ‘a diverse setting’.
‘It has woodland, ponds, hills with cattle grazing, sculptures, playgrounds and café. A wonderful spot for wellness in a green environment. The solar panels continue the energy production of the former colliery.
Bestwood Country Park was described as ‘a natural area of beauty with a combination of woodland, open grass fields, walkways, a park, public toilets, period structures and was an absolute godsend during lockdown.’
How to vote…
All online votes can be cast through the Fields In Trust website. All users need to do is find Bestwood Country Park or Gedling Country Park on the interactive map or by searching the area and can then vote by filling in their name and email address.
Disgutyng that Arnot Hill Park isn’t on here as it’s the best park and everyone knows it. A joke awards. It’s our capitals park and not even a mention. Arnold will win other awards so we will forget this and move on
Boring Arnold Lad. There are other places in the borough you know young man