TAUNTON'S Vivary Park has earned a 2016 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.

The certificate, given to venues with an overall rating of at least four out of five, will be displayed in the town centre rotunda.

The park also receives a Certificate of Excellence badge on its page at TripAdvisor.co.uk and is currently second in its list of the best places to visit in Taunton Deane.

Cllr Catherine Herbert, Taunton Deane Borough Council's executive councillor for sports, parks and leisure, said: “Vivary Park is one of the true gems in Taunton town centre.

"It is a fabulous green space that attracts many regular visitors and also provides a back drop for some of the most exciting annual events on our calendar.

“Our open spaces team keeps the park in tip-top condition all year round and are greatly assisted by a wonderful team of volunteers – the Friends of Vivary Park.

"This certificate is a well-deserved recognition of all their good work coming from those that matter most – the customers.”