A number of parks across Norfolk have been recognised as some of the best in the country in a national award.

Eleven open spaces in the county were awarded a prize in this year's Green Flag awards, designed to recognise and reward well-managed parks that set the "benchmark standard" for green spaces.

Holt Country Park, Sadler's Wood and Pretty Corner Woods earned a coveted laureate, continuing their success from last year.

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Holt Country Park was joined by Sadler's Wood, just outside North Walsham, when it achieved a Green Flag in 2012, and then by Pretty Corner Woods the following year.

All three are run by North Norfolk District Council, with part of Pretty Corner Woods run by the Woodland Trust.

Boston Square Sensory Garden and Hunstanton Heritage Gardens were also recognised, as well as Mintlyn Crematorium, The Tower Gardens, and The Walks - each for their national importance. 

Launched in 1996, Keep Britain Tidy runs the awards which have also seen three parks in Norwich recognised.