Campbell Park in Milton Keynes has been named as a 'Park of Special Historic Interest' and been added to the National Heritage List for England today.
The newly announced protections by Historic England are the result of a three-year collaboration with The Gardens Trust.
Campbell Park joins locations including Alexandra Road Park in London and the landscape around the Cummins Engine Factory in Darlington, County Durham which have also been newly added to the list today.
Rob Riekie, Landscape and Operations Director at The Parks Trust (Milton Keynes), said: “We’re delighted that Campbell Park has been recognised by Historic England and has now be named a Park of Special Historic Interest with Grade II status."
"Our team at The Parks Trust have cared for this park for close to 30 years and are extremely passionate about ensuring its longevity for future generations."
"These new protections from Historic England will now help us in doing this whilst also ensuring we’re able to continuously make improvements for the benefit of the city.”
Emily Gee, Regional Director for Historic England in London and the South East, said: “Each of the diverse landscapes given protection today is a special place. Many demonstrate great thought and care for the people who would go on to use them, and others mark significant turning points in the history of English gardening."
"The past few months have shown that our designed landscapes can improve the quality of the environment around us, are good for our wellbeing and give us breathing space. This project shines a light on some remarkable landscapes, modern and urban, celebrating how each enhances our lives, and helping to protect them for generations to come.”
Dominic Cole, President of The Gardens Trust, said: "We are delighted that our collaboration with Historic England has effectively doubled the number of registered post-war designed landscapes. This project was undertaken as part of the Garden Trust's mission to protect and promote appreciation of significant gardens, parks and landscapes of all periods."
"Inclusion on the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England is vital to our ability to help such landscapes survive to delight future generations. Twentieth-century heritage landscapes have often been overlooked and undervalued so we hope that these additions to the Register will throw a spotlight on the importance and quality of post-war designed landscapes.”
