Market Bosworth crowned best large village in East Midlands for floral displays

The overall score for the village was nearly 100%.

Market Bosworth has been awarded a Royal Horticultural Society Gold Medal in the Large Village category of the East Midlands in Bloom competition.

The Bosworth in Bloom group works to create floral displays and maintain green spaces in the village.

Market Bosworth received a score of 93 out of a possible 100 points in the competition and was judged as the Best Large Village in the East Midlands.

Bosworth in Bloom posted on social media and said: "This could not have been achieved without the continued support of the Market Bosworth Parish Council, businesses and members of the community for which the Bosworth in Bloom Committee are truly grateful.

"Additionally, David Luther, Senior Ranger at Bosworth Park, won the Judge’s Special Commendation. Jane and Tom Dwyer of Rainbow Cottage won a RHS Gold Medal for their garden."