The South & South East in Bloom awards highlight the vibrant Heritage Parks & Gardens category, which showcases some of the region’s most exquisite gardens open for public enjoyment. Our award celebrates these remarkable spaces not only for their unique qualities but also for the dedicated individuals who care for them. These passionate Head Gardeners, Curators, and gardeners uphold cherished horticultural and gardening traditions, creating beautiful landscapes that invite visitors to explore, appreciate, and connect with gardens and nature. Our entries achieve some of the highest awards available and are highly recommended for a visit. New participants join every year, so if you get the chance and are a keen gardener, we encourage you to visit these fantastic gardens.

Our entries include:

• Nonsuch Park, Epsom & Ewell
• Belmont House and Gardens, Faversham
• Denmans Garden, Arundel
• Farringford Estate, Freshwater Bay
• Hever Castle Gardens, Hever
• Highdown Gardens, Worthing
• Osborne, English Heritage, East Cowes
• Penshurst Place and Gardens, Penshurst
• Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey
• Turkey Mill Business Park, Maidstone
• Arundel Castle and Gardens, Arundel