Three South Staffordshire beauty spots have once again scooped Green Flag Awards – with 2025 marking the 27th year Baggeridge Country Park has held the prestigious title.
Wom Brook Walk in Wombourne has also been granted Green Flag status again – for the 16th year in a row – and Sytch Lane Cemetery in Wombourne has been awarded the title for a second year.
The awards, granted by Keep Britain Tidy, are the international quality mark for parks and green spaces and a testament to the hard work and dedication of officers at South Staffordshire Council and local volunteers that care for the green spaces.
Councillor Mike Davies, cabinet member for community services, said: “To once again have three Green Flag Awards under our belt is fantastic – and to have held the title at Baggeridge for 27 years is an outstanding achievement.
“Baggeridge Country Park, Wom Brook Walk, and Sytch Lane Cemetery are each vital picturesque green spaces – not only for the extensive benefits they offer our community, but also for the wealth of wildlife which reside there.
“These awards are testament to the staff and volunteers who care for the sites and they should be very proud of this achievement.”
Baggeridge Country Park is a 152-acre wildlife haven and park with something to offer for everyone – from a children’s play area to a miniature railway, walking trails, a tearoom and more. Find out more about Baggeridge Country Park here: Visit Baggeridge Country Park | South Staffordshire District Council (sstaffs.gov.uk)
Wom Brook Walk, meanwhile, is made up of four areas, each having a different landscape character. Declared a Local Nature Reserve in 2008, the site is home to water voles – which are in serious decline nationwide – plus a diversity of aquatic marine species and woodland species.
Finally, Sytch Lane Cemetery is a cherished location where people can lay their loved ones to rest in a place for quiet contemplation and reflection, also providing important opportunities for people to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.