Sevenoaks springs into bloom with theatre, crafting and community gardening

Published: 09 April 2026

Sevenoaks is proudly competing in RHS South & South East in Bloom 2026. The Sevenoaks in Bloom team is hoping to repeat the success they had in last year’s Britain in Bloom competition, where the town achieved gold and won three volunteer awards, as well as the Judges' Highlight Award.

Sevenoaks in Bloom brings together volunteers, local businesses and partners led by Sevenoaks Town Council, to care for our environment, protect wildlife, and keep the town looking beautiful.

As this year marks David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, Sevenoaks in Bloom will be celebrating his work. The campaign will also highlight the importance of bugs, with planting focused on pollinator-friendly flowers.

The community will play a central role in the preparations for the judging day. Creative volunteers are being asked to knit or crochet butterflies and caterpillars for displays around the town. Gardening volunteers are encouraged to help with weeding and tidying. Residents and businesses are also invited to ‘Adopt a Planter’ to maintain in town.

Local schools are getting involved too, with pupils creating David Attenborough-themed sculptures and painting bug-themed rocks to decorate public spaces.

These community efforts are supported by local partners including Rockdale Housing Association, West Kent Housing, Sevenoaks Soroptimists and Southeastern Trains, all working together to keep Sevenoaks in full bloom.


A series of community events will also celebrate Sevenoaks in Bloom, including a free family theatre show, Professor Slug’s House of Bugs, and a rock painting workshop, both taking place in a marquee on the Vine Gardens on Sunday 3 May.

Anyone interested in getting involved with Sevenoaks in Bloom, through crafting, gardening or helping with tidy-ups, is encouraged to take part. For more information, please email communityeng@sevenoakstown.gov.uk, call Sevenoaks Town Council on 01732 459953.