What is Sevenoaks in Bloom?
Sevenoaks in Bloom is a group of volunteers, local businesses and partners led by Sevenoaks Town Council who come together to care for our environment, protecting wildlife, and encouraging the community to come together through floral and gardening projects in our town.
Through gardening, we bring people together to create a positive and lasting improvement to our environment for the benefit of all. We address issues such as sustainability, recycling, minimising waste, and energy conservation. Sevenoaks in Bloom is about creating a stunning environment in which to live, visit and work.
South & South East in Bloom 2026
On Wednesday 8th July, judges visited Sevenoaks’ stunning gardens, flowerbeds and creative displays, as the town proudly took part in the South & South East In Bloom competition.
As this year marks Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, the Sevenoaks in Bloom theme reflected this through various creative projects. The campaign also highlighted the importance of bugs, with planting focused on pollinator-friendly flowers.
Read our news story about the judging day for Sevenoaks in Bloom 2026 here.
Read more about Sevenoaks in Bloom 2026 in our brochure here.
Britain in Bloom 2025
Results
Sevenoaks achieved remarkable success at the RHS Britain in Bloom Awards on Friday 31st October, held in Brighton. Sevenoaks in Bloom won four awards, as well as a Gold standard in the Town Centres & City Centres category, recognising the outstanding community effort.
The town’s campaign won a Judges’ Highlight Award, celebrating important partnerships, particularly with Rockdale Housing Association. The hard work Rockdale Housing Association’s staff and residents put into creating a stunning garden was recognised again as their Head Gardener, Annette Whitney, was awarded the Community Champion award.
The Sevenoaks in Bloom team was also delighted that two young volunteers in the community won Young Champion awards – Willow Loudon and Bonnie Flawn. Willow, a talented crafter, crocheted two intricate post box toppers that brought joy to the town centre. Bonnie and her friend Emma took part in a sponsored litter pick to raise funds, which they used to buy plants for the Vine Gardens.
Our Sevenoaks in Bloom campaign featured on the BBC’s The One Show on Friday 31 October 2025. You can see the program via this link.
South & South East in Bloom 2025
We’re so pleased to have won Gold at the 2025 South & South East in Bloom Awards.
We’ve won three Gold awards for:
- Sevenoaks Town Centre (Town Centre category)
- The Vine (Park of the Year category)
- Upper High Street Gardens (Small Park of the Year category)
House in the Basement Youth Café has also been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ It’s Your Neighbourhood Award.
Thank you to everyone involved in Sevenoaks in Bloom who helped to make our town such a beautiful and award-winning place.
South & South East in Bloom asks participating communities to focus on horticultural achievement, environmental responsibility and community participation. In Bloom communities tackle everything from litter and graffiti through to conservation, sustainability and improving horticultural standards.
