The South West in Bloom Main Competition 2026
BIDS 2026 - Judge Richard Budge
Plymouth Waterfront Partnership BID
Newquay BID
Champion of Champions 10k Plus 2026 - Judge Jon Wheatley
South Swindon In Bloom
Portishead In Bloom
Babbacombe Bay In Bloom
Thornbury In Bloom
Champions of Champions 10K & Less 2026 - Judge Rod Pooley
Glastonbury In Bloom
Crediton In Bloom
Cary In Bloom
Poltimore In Bloom
Tesco Cup 2026 - Judge Simon Richards
Paignton In Bloom
Torquay Partnerships In Bloom
St Bridget Cup 2026 - Judge Tim Eley
Newton Abbot Town Council
Yeovil In Bloom
Newquay In Bloom
Barnstaple In Bloom
Westbury Town Council
Portman Cup 2026 - Judge Jane Pagano
Brixham In Bloom
Wellington Town Council
Tiverton In Bloom
Sargent Cup 2026 - Judges Lesley Jelleyman and Barbara Hannan
Minehead In Bloom
Keynsham In Bloom
Truro In Bloom
Sidmouth In Bloom
Hayle In Bloom
Preece Cup 2026 - Judge Sean Fletcher
Bovey Tracey In Bloom
Bradford on Avon Town Council
Ayre Cup 2026 - Judge Ian Cawley
Radstock In Bloom
Kingsbridge In Bloom
Dartmouth Green Partnerships
South Molton In Bloom
Cox Cup 2026 - Judges John Yeo and Graham Stone
Bere Alston In Bloom
Woolwell In Bloom
Hutton in Bloom
St Buryan In Bloom
Shaldon and Ringmore
Mary Mortimer Trophy 2026 - Judge Bob Ollier
Plympton St Maurice Conservation Area
Charmouth Parish Council
Chew Stoke Community Bloom
Chew Magna In Bloom
Mitchell Village in Bloom
Newton St Cyres In Bloom
Village Pennant 2026 - Judge Bob Sweet
Illogan in Bloom
Winfrith Newburgh & East Knighton Village in Bloom
St Mawes in Bloom
Town Centre 2026 - Judges Richard Beale and Martin Hambidge
Chippenham Town Council
Melksham Town Centre
Town Pennant 2026 - Judge Richard Beale
West Swindon Parish Council
Good Luck to all our 2026 entries!
Big Blooming Congratulations to all our 2025 entrants and a big, big thank you to all involved for all your hard work, passion, time, dedication and support in all things Bloom and making our South West region truly Blooming wonderful!
The 2025 South West in Bloom Main Competition Results and Special Discretionary Awards can be found here!
The 2024 South West In Bloom Main Competition Results and Special Discretionary Awards can be found here!
Main Competition South West Regional Judging takes place during the month of July.
Current marking - 40% of the marks will be awarded for Horticulture, 30% for Environment and 30% for Community.
Click here to download the Frequently Asked Questions sheet - this will help explain what has changed over the years with the judging criteria and why.
South West In Bloom Pennant Category: For those entries new to Bloom, some groups prefer to start their Bloom journey by entering our Pennant Categories. These were first trialled in 2013 and due to their great success, South West In Bloom have continued with the Pennant scheme, with many Bloom Groups developing and progressing from the Pennant Category on to the Main Competiton. Entry is free for all 'new entries', and there is no portfolio requirement. As with Main Competition entries there is 1/4 hr for press and 1/4 for a presentation (if entries wish to do one). For the village to small town category, there is an additional 1.5 hours and town to cities, an additional 2 hours for judging. The Pennant category is also aimed at Bloom Groups that we may have lost over the years, and is intended as a gentle step back into the Main Competition. The Pennant criteria is also more relaxed and there is less to meet, the awards and scoring are slightly different to reflect this. All new entrants will be provided with help and advice if needed, we can also offer mentor support to provide guidance in preparing for the judging tour.
For all queries and further information, please contact the SWIB Regional Coordinator.
T: 07875 849809. Email: southwestinbloom1@outlook.com