The Queen’s Head, in Chesham, has won Fuller’s annual Glorious Gardens competition, which is open to all of the pub company’s 154 tenanted inns.
Publican of The Queen’s Head, Paul Marsh, was presented with a plaque and a cash prize at an award ceremony hosted by last year’s competition winners, Michael Pearson and Charlotte Salaman of The Wych Elm, in Kingston.
The other competition finalists were The Horse and Groom, in Alresford, The Red Lion, in Fernhurst, and The Prince Arthur, Windsor.
He said: “I’m delighted to have won this competition. Our courtyard at The Queen’s Head is a beautiful spot that can be enjoyed year round. My team and I put in a lot of work to ensure the area is as well-kept as the rest of the pub, so a big thanks to my team too.”
Iain Rippon, Fuller’s tenanted director, said: “Congratulations to Paul — this is a well-deserved win. The competition was closer than ever — all of the finalists have fantastic gardens, but the outdoor space at The Queen’s Head is perfect for all occasions.
“The courtyard at The Queen’s Head was the smallest of all the gardens in the final, but Paul and the team have used the space well. One feature that stood out in particular was the Sustainability Wall, which is covered in stories and photos highlighting the pub’s sustainability initiatives and its involvement in the local community.
“Paul’s work on sustainability has led to The Queen’s Head winning a BII Sustainability Champion Award.
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