Melksham Gardens Competition 2025

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July 14, 2025

Melksham Gardens Competition 2025 – Now Open for Entries!

Get ready to celebrate the beauty of Melksham. The much-loved competition, formerly known as ‘Melksham in Bloom’, returns this July with a fresh name and the same passion for showcasing the town’s finest gardens.

Do you have a garden to be proud of? A courtyard that’s full of charm? A perfect hanging basket on display? This is your chance to shine.

How to Enter:
Enter online now: https://form.jotform.com/243533446752358
Deadline for entries: Friday 20th June 2025 at 4:00 PM
Judging will take place during the week beginning Monday 14th July 2025.
Awards will be presented at the Food and River Festival on Sunday 31st August 2025.

Categories for 2025:
A. Front Garden
B. Rear Garden
C. Courtyard or Paved Area
D. Environmental Garden
E. Single Container or Hanging Basket (clearly marked for judging)
F. School / Nursery
G. External Business / Community Premises
H. Allotment
I. Water Feature

Whether you’re a dedicated gardener, part of a local group, or simply proud of your outdoor space, there’s a category for everyone.

For more information, email communitydevelopment@melksham-tc.gov.uk or call 01225 704 187.

Let’s come together and celebrate the creativity, care, and colour that make Melksham bloom. Enter today and be part of something beautiful.