Welcome to our Witney in Bloom page, where we celebrate Witney’s dedication to creating a cleaner, greener, and more vibrant town.
🌟 Gold for Witney Lake & Country Park! 🌟
We are absolutely delighted receive a Gold Award for Witney Lake and Country Park at the Thames and Chilterns In Bloom Awards 2025! 🏆
This fantastic recognition highlights the importance of ongoing maintenance, careful improvements, and a strong management plan in shaping the park into a thriving green space for both people and wildlife.
From biodiversity projects and community activities to enhanced facilities and sustainable upkeep, every step has played a part in this achievement.
It’s been an exciting year for the Lake, which also received official Local Nature Reserve status – another milestone in protecting and celebrating Witney’s natural environment.
A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated staff and volunteers, whose hard work and commitment continue to make Witney Lake and Country Park such a special place.
We’ll keep building on this success, guided by feedback and future plans, to ensure the park remains a haven for everyone to enjoy. 🌿🦋
🌼 Community Gardens
Our wonderful Community Gardeners have been busy creating colourful, welcoming displays across Witney. These gardens are living examples of teamwork, creativity, and community pride – and we encourage you to visit and enjoy them!
Community Gardens to Visit:
- Burwell Community Gardeners – Off Burwell Drive
- Edible Gardens – Langdale Court
- Witney Horticultural Society – Langdale Court / Langdale Hall
👩🌾 Schools in Bloom 2025 – The Wheelbarrow Challenge
Celebrating the winners of this year’s Schools In Bloom Wheelbarrow Competition.
This year’s theme was “Fairy Gardens,” and entries came from Witney Primary Schools, plus a special guest barrow from The Ice Centre. Schools were asked to design a magical garden suitable for donation to a local care home after the competition.
Despite the summer heat at Witney Carnival, almost 400 visitors voted for their favourite creations – and the results were as follows:
🏅 Mayor’s Choice: Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
Selected by Mayor Councillor Andy Bailey for their fern-filled, beautifully natural garden featuring tiny wooden figures.
💖 People’s Choice Award: Windrush Primary School
Their enchanting “Secret Garden” received the most votes from Carnival visitors.
🌟 Most Unusual Garden: Madley Brook Primary School
Recognised by independent judges for their imaginative “Fairy School Playground.”
Every entry impressed the judges with pollinator-friendly plants, eco-friendly designs, and no plastic components – a true testament to creativity and sustainability.
The winning wheelbarrows were be delivered to local care homes, where they are to be enjoyed and cared for over the summer months. The Mayor visited the winning schools to present awards, and every participating school received a small token of appreciation.
Congratulations to all our schools for another year of exceptional entries – your imagination and enthusiasm help keep Witney blooming beautifully!
Here are some handy resources for In Bloom groups, if you are thinking of getting involved.
https://www.rhs.org.uk/get-involved/britain-in-bloom/resources/