WHITEMEAD Forest Park at Parkend has received a Certificate of Excellence for 2012 from online travel review site TripAdvisor.

The certificate is awarded to accommodation and attractions which have consistently received ratings of four out of five stars or more and excellent reviews from its members during the past year.

Whitemead general manager Mandy Thomas said: "We are delighted to have received this award, which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team.

"We are grateful to so many visitors who have taken the time to share their comments on TripAdvisor and pleased to see so many families returning year after year to explore this beautiful area."

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