Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom
Royal Tunbridge Wells in Bloom is a community gardening and environmental campaign that encourages residents, schools, businesses, and community groups to improve and showcase the town through flowers, gardens, wildlife habitats, and attractive public spaces. It was revived in 2010 by Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and the Royal Tunbridge Wells Town Forum.
Together with the “Love Where We Live” initiative, it also aims to achieve a litter free, cleaner and greener town.
Key features of the campaign include:
- Annual competitions for categories such as front gardens, hanging baskets, wildlife gardens, allotments, shop fronts, and community spaces.
- School competitions and community activities that promote gardening, biodiversity, and civic pride.
- Participation in the South & South East in Bloom and RHS Britain in Bloom competitions, where the town has won multiple Gold awards. Most recently, Tunbridge Wells won Gold in Britain in Bloom 2025
- Support for wider goals such as creating a cleaner, greener environment and encouraging residents to take pride in their local area.
Every year, KHWP are involved with the project in a variety of ways.
We manage greenspaces on behalf of the borough council as well as getting involved other projects when needed on small greenspaces and parks in Tunbridge Wells.
All of our work is carried out with local volunteers who get involved in anything from planting up flower beds to installing new steps, fences and access paths. Other construction projects also include boardwalk and bench installation as well as habitat management and creation.
If you’re interested in taking part, the competition is generally open to residents within Royal Tunbridge Wells, and entry is free. Categories range from small container displays to larger gardens and community projects.
