The national award has been given to the Old Bakehouse Millennium Green, situated behind Newgate Street, for the sixth year in succession to recognise its high quality community value.

The accolade is given to green spaces run by voluntary and community groups around the country to show they have reached the national standard.

Judges rate areas for their access, community appeal, provision for disabled people, safety, maintenance, environmental sustainability, biodiversity and public involvement, as well as how well volunteers have managed the spaces and won and used funding.

Morpeth Millennium Green Trustee Mike Greveson said: "We are thrilled to win this award again.

"The person who presented it said it was most unusual for a small group like ours to keep winning the award year after year. It is not guaranteed.

"We have won it six years in a row now, which is exceptional for a small group.

"We will keep working at it because the judges give us feedback on areas where we could enhance the Green in the future."

About 12 Trustees help to run the wildlife garden, along with many more volunteers, while Mr Greveson thanked Morpeth Town Council for its maintenance support.

The Old Bakehouse Millennium Green is open to the public daily and includes a wildflower garden, seating and wheelchair access.