Haywards Heath celebrated its gardening talent at the annual event organised by the Haywards Heath In Bloom committee and the Town Council.
The competition, which closed its entries in July, highlighted the most impressive public-viewing garden spaces across the town.
Best Front Garden 2025. (Image: Haywards Heath Town Council)
These included front gardens, balconies, allotments and business frontages.
The categories were Front Gardens and Balconies, Communal Gardens, Business Frontage and Allotments.
Awards were given for first, second, and third place, as well as special recognition for Best Newcomers and Best Family at the allotments.
Best Kept Business Winner (Image: Haywards Heath Town Council)
The winners were:
Best Kept Front Garden: Mark Rayner and Julie Cox.
Vale Road Allotment: Victor and Rosa Hernandez.
Oathall Avenue Allotment: Mr and Mrs Winterflood.
America Lane Allotment: Mr Alburd Damane.
Summerhill Lane Allotment: Helen and Andy Crofoot.
Best Business Frontage: Franklands Village Club/Nursery.
Best Communal Garden: Petlands Lodge.
Special Award Winner (Image: Haywards Heath Town Council)
Special awards were also given to Grove Garden for outstanding community gardening projects, John Ellis for his continued involvement and support, and The Princess Royal Hospital for their much-loved ‘Duck Garden’.
The winners were celebrated at an award ceremony and tea party at Haywards Heath Town Hall.
Councillor Sandy Ellis, chair of the In Bloom Committee, said: “On behalf of the committee I would like to say thank you to all the winners who attended our awards ceremony tea party 2025.
“We really enjoyed being able to meet everyone and celebrate your efforts in providing and maintaining beautiful green spaces in our town.
“What made the Tea Party so special this year was seeing how young children are actively involved with gardening and helping to protect the environment for future generations.
Tea party. (Image: Haywards Heath Town Council)
“It makes us very proud to live in such a caring community who strive to keep our town so blooming lovely all year round.”
The event, filled with homemade treats, recognised the pride and passion local gardeners bring to the town.
Haywards Heath In Bloom, a volunteer-led committee, is dedicated to protecting local green spaces, enhancing biodiversity and keeping the town clean and beautiful.
The town council extended their congratulations to all participants, encouraging everyone to start planning their gardens for next year’s competition.
Further information will be announced in the new year on the council’s website.
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