The winners of the annual Tenby in Bloom contest have been revealed for 2025.

The Tenby in Bloom judges embarked on their walkabout on July 30 in sparkling sunshine - with businesses, shops, restaurants, hotels and households once again pulling out all the stops to help the seaside town look blooming marvellous for the holiday season!

In Bloom chair Sue Lane and fellow committee member Tish Rossiter were this year joined by guest judges David Lewis, Roger Davies and Dr John Griffiths.

Tenby in Bloom judges 2025
Tenby In Bloom's judges embarked on their walkabout for the annual floral contest - with sees businesses, shops, restaurants, hotels and households pull out all the stops to help the seaside town look blooming marvellous! (Observer pic)

Tenby In Bloom is an independent organisation with a charitable status. Although in the past it has worked alongside the local authority in supporting their work, the organisation has no connection to Pembrokeshire County Council or Tenby Town Council, who are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the town’s public gardens and displays.

“Once again, it’s been a pleasure to visit all the floral displays whether it be commercial or residential - the standard has been exceptional!” said Tenby In Bloom chair Sue Lane.

“Despite the cutbacks of Pembrokeshire County Council and Tenby Town Council, it’s refreshing to see so many businesses and residents of the town flying the flag for Tenby.

“Having held the title of ‘floral resort of Wales’ The Tenby in Bloom Committee are committed to working hard alongside the people of Tenby to maintain a unique experience for locals and holidaymakers when visiting our town.

“Just remember, first impressions are vital to our economy.

“So all you green-fingered wonderful people keep up the good work and thank you!” she added.

Winners were as follows:

PRIVATE HOUSES

Class 1 (Best garden visible from the road): Millicent Hartland - Trophy Gold.

Class2 (Best patio forecourt, no garden): Michael Brace, 17 Lower Park Road - Trophy Gold; David Lewis, 1 Haytor Gardens - Silver gilt.

Class 3 (Best display with window boxes/hanging baskets etc): Louise Davies, Wall cottage - Trophy Gold; Mr. And Mrs. Swarbrooke, 49 Upper Hill Park - Gold; Ivy Cottages, Cob Lane - Gold; Betty button, 22 Augustus Place - Silver Gilt.

Class 4 (Best garden not visible from the road): John McKellar, 7 The Norton - Trophy Gold; Sue and Bob Duffy, 75 Heywood Court - Gold; Paxton Court - Gold; Gillian Skyrme, Penally Road - Gold; Roger and Helen Davies, 1 Glenview Crescent - Gold; Bradley Davies, 4 Trafalgar Road - Gold; Majella Thomas, 10 Glenview Crescent - Silver gilt.

Tenby house flowers
Tenby House won the Gold trophy for 'best ber garden display' (Tenby in Bloom)

HOTELS/GUEST HOUSES

Class 5 (Best overall display with garden - over 10 bedrooms): Atlantic Hotel - Trophy Gold; Giltar Hotel - Gold; Clarence House Hotel - Silver Gilt.

Class 6 (Best overall display with frontage only - over 10 bedrooms): Tenby House hotel- Trophy Gold.

Class 7 (Best display for Guest/Hotels with 10 bedrooms or less): Normandie Hotel - Gold Trophy; A Ormond, Habititabities, Narberth Road - Gold.

PUBLIC HOUSES/ RESTAURANTS

Class 8 (Best frontage display with window boxes, hanging baskets etc): The Cove - Trophy Gold; On George’s - Gold; Pipers - Gold; Lifeboat Tavern - Gold; Rugby Club - Gold; Ronni'z - Gold; Tudor Mount - Gold; Five Arches Tavern - Silver Gilt; Coach and Horses - Silver Gilt; Seaview - Silver Gilt; Hope and Anchor - Silver Gilt; Harbwr - Silver Gilt; Baytree - Silver Gilt; Florentino's - Silver Gilt.

Class 9 (Best beer garden display): Tenby House -Trophy Gold; Hope and Anchor - Gold; Harbwr - Silver Gilt.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS, RETAIL OR EDUCATIONAL PREMISES

Class 10 (Best external at a retail shop): Equinox- Trophy Gold; The Nook - Gold; Loafly - Silver Gilt; County Clothes - Silver; Jago's - Silver.

Class 12 (Training establishments and miscellaneous): Wood Park - Trophy Gold; Kiln Park - Gold; The Salterns - Gold.

Tenby in Bloom 2025 entry
“Once again, it’s been a pleasure to visit all the floral displays whether it be commercial or residential - the standard has been exceptional!” said Tenby In Bloom chair Sue Lane. (Tenby in Bloom)

Class 13 (Public buildings ie. Fire station, hospitals, library etc): Augustus Place/Tenby Project - Trophy Gold; Fire Station - Gold; Belmont Nursing Home - Gold; Salvation Army Citadel - Silver Gilt.

BEST GROUP PROJECTS

Class 15 (Best group): The Esplanade.

Class 16 (Best estate): Heywood Court.

Class 17 (Best street): Cob/Tor Lane.

The Serendipity Holdings Rose Bowl for the highest overall points went to Millicent Hartland.

Awards will be presented on Tuesday, September 30, at 11am at On Georges.