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These awards celebrate the hard work of the people who care for our parks, beaches and hotels by following strict environmental and management standards, as well as schools that value environmental education.
Please note: The Blue Flag and Seaside Award are only valid from 15 May to 30 September to coincide with the typical bathing season.
Learn more about our awards
When you see a Green Flag flying, you know you're in a great park. It’s the international mark of a well-managed park or green space that is welcoming, safe, clean and meet community needs. We manage this scheme on behalf of the UK government and deliver it with partners worldwide.
The Green Flag Award celebrates a park's commitment to protecting nature and wildlife, as well as its active involvement with the local community. So, whether you're looking for a peaceful walk, a place for the kids to play or a vibrant community hub, you can be confident you’ve found a top-quality green space.
The Green Heritage Site Accreditation is a special accreditation for green spaces with a rich history. Think of it as a quality mark that says, 'This park has a story!'
Working with Historic England, we recognise and celebrate the places that are protecting and sharing their unique historical or cultural features. When a park has this accreditation, you can be sure that its past is being carefully preserved, and that its historic features are easily accessible for you to enjoy and learn from.
What makes a beach truly exceptional? We believe it’s a commitment to quality, safety, and the environment. That’s what the prestigious Blue Flag Award celebrates.
This internationally recognised award is given to the best beaches and marinas around the globe that are committed to high environmental and management standards. As the managers of the programme in England, we rigorously assess each beach to make sure it’s a clean, safe, and well-managed place for you and your family to enjoy.
Our Seaside Award is a national mark of quality for England's beaches. It celebrates the diversity of our coastline, recognising everything from popular swimming spots to quiet beaches.
Unlike the international Blue Flag Award, the Seaside Award is given to a broader range of coastal sites, including those without designated bathing waters. When a beach has this award, it's a sign that it is clean, safe, and well-managed, with effective controls for litter and waste.
Green Key is a world-leading eco-award for the hospitality sector, that recognises hotels, hostels, conference centres, tourist attractions and restaurants that are committed to a greener way of doing business. Keep Britain Tidy manages the programme on behalf of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) in England, providing a clear framework for establishments to meet high standards in areas like energy, water, and waste. By choosing a Green Key-certified business, you are helping to build a more sustainable future, one visit at a time.
The Eco-Schools programme is a fun and easy way for young people to take the lead on sustainability. Managed by Keep Britain Tidy in England, it is the largest environmental education programme on the planet!
The programme puts students in charge of their school's environmental journey, guiding them through a simple seven-step process focusing on topics like waste, water and wildlife. When they complete their journey, they can earn the Eco-Schools Green Flag, an internationally recognised award that shows their school is truly committed to a greener planet.
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Award-winning parks and green spaces
The Green Flag Award celebrates and protects the UK’s best-managed parks and green spaces.
Award-winning beaches and marinas
We celebrate the UK's stunning coastline with two prestigious quality marks: the Blue Flag and Seaside Award!
Eco-Schools: Environmental education
Discover how Eco-Schools empowers and educates the next generation for lasting environmental change.