Kenilworth's Crackley Wood has retained its title as one of the best managed green spaces in the country.

The wood has been given yet another Green Flag Award, alongside four other spots in the district.

Awarded by Keep Britain Tidy, a record-breaking 2,391 parks across the UK have received the accolade this year in recognition of the high levels of management that go into maintaining them.

Elsewhere in the district the Royal Pump Room Gardens, Oakley Wood and Jephson Gardens have been given Green Flag Awards in the 30th year of the accolades.

Meanwhile Friends of Foundry Wood and Friends of Myton Pool Trust Limited have both received Green Flag Community Awards for their work looking after Foundry Wood and Myton Pool respectively.

Crackley Wood is maintained by Warwick District Council's green spaces team in partnership with the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and Friends of Oakley Wood and Crackley Wood.

To win an award a site must first apply and then show an in person inspector around the green space.

Commenting on the announcement of this year's winners, Paul Todd, Green Flag Award manager at Keep Britain Tidy, said: "We are delighted to see 2,391 parks and green spaces across the UK achieve Green Flag Award status this year.

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"Every winner should be incredibly proud of this achievement. It is a testament to the commitment, passion, dedication and hard work that goes into creating and maintaining these special places for the benefit of residents and visitors alike."

"Parks and green spaces play such a vital role in our communities, bringing people together, reducing loneliness, creating safe, free spaces for children to play and allowing everyone equal access to nature, all of which has a proven impact on our wellbeing and quality of life.

"What began with just seven winning parks 30 years ago has grown into an internationally recognised scheme with more than 2,500 sites around the world.

"Green Flag Award-winning parks demonstrate what can be achieved through sustained investment, expertise and long-term stewardship. Behind every award are dedicated teams, volunteers and community groups working year-round to raise standards and create places that are safe, welcoming and accessible for everyone."

(Header image by AJD via geograph.org.uk)