Bostall Gardens added to Royal Greenwich's award-winning parks

A group of people standing on grass holding a flag that reads 'Green Flag 25/26' A big tree is behind them and a tennis court beyond that.
Bostall Gardens. Credit: David Madden
Monday 28 July 2025

Sixteen of Greenwich’s beautiful green spaces have been named as some of the best in the world, including Bostall Gardens in Abbey Wood, which scooped a Green Flag award for the first time ever.  

This means the borough’s parks and open spaces have been recognised with the prestigious accolades for 17 years in a row. 

Councillor Sandra Bauer, Cabinet Member for Equality, Culture and Communities, said: “We know our parks and open spaces are among the best in the world, so it’s an honour for that to be recognised with international Green Flag awards for the seventeenth year in a row. 

“Home to top class tennis courts, recently refurbished by the council and the Lawn Tennis Association, as well as a pavilion and cafe, a community food growing area and gardens, children’s playground, outdoor gym and ball court, Bostall Gardens is a valued addition to our list of award-winning sites. 

“Our green spaces are so important to our residents, providing somewhere to enjoy nature, socialise and get active, boosting mental and physical wellbeing. Thank you to our staff, volunteers and Friends of Parks groups who do so much work year-round to keep these spaces clean, beautiful and accessible for our communities.” 

The full list of our award-winning parks:  

  • Avery Hill Park
  • Bostall Gardens
  • Blackheath (jointly awarded with Lewisham)
  • Charlton Park
  • Eaglesfield Park
  • East Greenwich Pleasaunce
  • Eltham Crematorium
  • Eltham Park North and Eltham Park South (as one site)
  • Fairy Hill Park
  • Horn Park
  • Maryon Park
  • Plumstead Gardens
  • Sutcliffe Park
  • The Tarn
  • Well Hall Pleasaunce 

Charlotte Turner Gardens and Twinkle Park, owned by the council but managed by the Twinkle Park Trust, was also awarded a Community Green Flag Award. 

The Green Flag is an international award managed by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy which rewards the best and most accessible open spaces.  

These awards recognise the hard work of the council staff and volunteers who maintain our parks throughout the year for residents and visitors to enjoy. 

Find a full list of parks and open spaces across Royal Greenwich. 

Want to help take care of your local park or open space? Get involved through the Love Your Neighbourhood scheme. 

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