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.
