Amazing park with its own private beach two hours from Greater Manchester

A country park which has been crowned the UK's favourite is just a two hour drive from Greater Manchester. Featuring its own private beach, Penrhos Coastal Park near Holyhead, Wales has been officially named as the UK's most-loved park.

Environmental charity Fields in Trust sifted through 364 nominations to eventually crown the Anglesey park as the nation's favourite, which received the most public votes. Both beach and woodland walks are an option at this 200-acre park - so it's easy to see why it's extremely popular with both locals and tourists alike.

With a rich history dating back to 1553, the green space is also home to several features of historical interest, including original Tudor era buildings. In recent years, the park has backlash from locals after planning consent was granted for a £100m holiday village with 500 lodges at Penrhos.

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Local opposition to the plans continue to this day and the Save Penrhos Coastal Park Holyhead campaign has amassed more than 16,000 followers across its social media platforms, reports NorthWalesLive. In total, over 30,000 people cast their vote for their favourite park and Penrhos Coastal Park in Holyhead gained the most votes to nab the title of best in the UK.

Other parks to receive an honourable mention included Blackpool’s Stanley Park, Aberdeen’s Seaton Park and Craigavon City Park in Northern Ireland. But with stunning scenery which attracts close to 100,000 visitors each year Penrhos Coastal Park could not be beaten.

Chief executive of Fields in Trust, Helen Griffiths, said: “We’re incredibly excited to announce that Penrhos Coastal