The Green Flag was raised near to the Duke of Wellington statue in an event to mark the Wellesley Woodlands receiving this prestigious award.
This is an accreditation given to publicly accessible parks and spaces, managed under licence from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, that recognises well-managed green spaces.
Wellesley Woodlands were previously part of the MoD Estate, a training area for soldiers from the Aldershot Garrison, but has since been taken over by national land management charity the Land Trust, which appointed the Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership to manage the site and The Conservation Volunteers.
The woodlands stretch over 110 hectares, with meadows, heathland and a lake, with eight waymarked trails - two of which are surfaced for easy access - and excellent links to the Basingstoke Canal.
Commenting, Leo said:
"Thanks to the terrific efforts of the Land Trust, the Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership and their volunteers, Aldershot has a woodland it can be proud of.
"They have transformed the area into a green space that all can enjoy, and this has been rightly recognised with receipt of the Green Flag Award."
Pictured, the raising of the Wellesley Woodlands Green Flag by the Mayor of Rushmoor Councillor John Marsh