Mote Park has received a certificate of excellence award from TripAdvisor.

The popular travel site informed Maidstone council of the accolade last week after receiving consistently good reviews over the past year.

To win the award it is necessary to have a rating of at least four out of five from a minimum number of reviews.

It is the second success for the 180 hectare park in less than a year.

Seven months ago it was rated as the nation’s second favourite park by the Green Flag Awards, which is run by Keep Britain Tidy.

Cllr Gordon Newton,chairman of the council's heritage, culture and leisure Committee, said: “Winning the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence is a real source of pride for all of the team at Maidstone council that looks after the park, and the fantastic volunteers who donate their time and energy to help keep it at its best.

"Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to write a review, and we look forward to continuing to welcome visitors to our beautiful park.”