Annual Events

Bosworth in Bloom started in 1985, the quincentenary of the Battle of Bosworth Field which took place nearby. It was decided as one part of the celebrations to put floral displays around the town and to enter the Britain in Bloom Competition. In 1985 we were regional winners, England winners and a competitor in the National Finals. Because of this success it was decided to continue to enter the competition. Thus the Bosworth in Bloom Committee was formed.

AWARDS WON BY MARKET BOSWORTH IN BLOOM:
1985 Regional Winners, England Winners, UK Finalists
1986 Regional Winners, England Finalists
1987 Regional Winners, England Finalists
1988 Regional Winners, England Winners, UK Winners
1989 Represented the UK in the European "Entente Florale" competition
1991 Regional Winners, National Finalists
1992 Regional Winners, National Finalists
1993 Regional Winners, National Finalists, Won the English Tourist Board Award
1994 Regional Winners, National Finalists
1997 Regional Winners
1998 National Finalists
1999 Regional Winners
2003 Regional Winners
2004 National Finalists
2005 Regional Winners
2006 Regional Winners
2007 Regional Winners
2008 Regional Champion of Champions joint second. National finalists.
2009 Regional Winners. Various Judges' Awards.
2010 Regional Champion of Champions. National Finalists.
2011 Regional Winners
2012 UK National Winners in the Large Village Category. Regional runners up. Various Judges' Awards.
2013 Regional runners up, gold medallist. Various Judges' Awards.
2014 Regional runners up, gold medallist. National finalists. Various Judges Awards.
2015 30th anniversary. East Midlands in Bloom Regional winners with a gold medal award. Various Judges' Awards. National Champion of Champion finalists with a gold medal award.
2016 Regional Winners, gold medallist.
2017 Regional Winners, gold medallist.
2017 UK National Winners in the Large Village Category, gold medallist.
2018 Regional Winners, gold medallist.
2018 National Champion of Champion finalists with a gold medal award.
2019 Regional runners up, gold medal award. Various Judges Awards.
2020 Regional gold medal award, being the only gold medallist in the Large Village category.
2021 Regional winners, gold medallist. Various Judges Awards.
2022 Regional runners up, gold medal award. Various Judges Awards.
2023 Regional winners, gold medallist. Various Judges Awards. Kings Award for Voluntary Service
2024 Regional winners, gold medallist. Various Judges Awards.

For more information visit the website bosworthinbloom.co.uk.

For over 20 years, Market Bosworth Festival has organised an annual arts programme during the month of June each year. The programme includes lectures, music, live performance, art, flowers, film and much more besides, with something for all ages.

The Festival also organises a programme of films and theatrical productions throughout the year.

A new organising committee has been set up to review the annual Christmas Lights Switch On event. The committee includes local traders and residents assisted by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council's Town Centre Manager whose role includes responsibility for Market Bosworth.

Preparations are already underway for the 2024 festivities with the intention of creating an enjoyable family friendly event. The committee has agreed that the 2024 lights switch on shall take place on Sunday 1 December 2024 at 5.00 pm. Stalls and entertainment will be open to the public throughout the day. Further details to follow as they become available.