Northumbria in Bloom began in 1964 as one of the founder regions of the national Britain in Bloom competition. The Northumbria region is the area from Berwick in the north to Cleveland in the south and Greenhead in the west. The purpose of the competition was, and still is, to bring cheer to the country through community gardening. The judges, all volunteers, come from a variety of horticultural backgrounds. Northumbria in Bloom is a registered charity, administered by a board of trustees. We hope you enjoy your tour of our website, and that your community will join in the popular Bloom competition and campaigns. Andrew Jackson, Chairman, Northumbria in … [Read more]
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Welcome
Northumbria in Bloom began in 1964 as one of the founder regions of the national Britain in Bloom competition. The Northumbria region is the area from Berwick in the north to Cleveland in … Continue Reading…
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RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood
Who should enter It's Your Neighbourhood? This award is for volunteer community groups who are greening their local environment, for instance residents working together to improve their street, … Continue Reading…
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NiB Main Competition
Northumbria in Bloom is part of the RHS Britain in Bloom campaign, a nationwide community gardening competition to transform cities, towns & villages. It's been helping people to improve … Continue Reading…
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News items
Annual General Meeting
The Chairman and Trustees of Northumbria in Bloom invite you to THE 2019 SPRING MEETING at THE … [Read More...]
26 September 2018 – The photos are here!
Here are the photographs of the 2018 Awards. The results are under main menu headings on the home … [Read More...]
2018 It’s Your Neighbourhood Awards Results
The results of the 2018 IYN Awards can be seen here. Congratulations to everyone! Group name … [Read More...]
2018 NORTHUMBRIA IN BLOOM SPECIAL AWARDS AND RESULTS
Communities from across the North East came together on Wednesday 26th September 2018 at The … [Read More...]
Have you got what it takes to be a judge?
Are you a keen gardener? Do you like looking at other people’s gardens for ideas and inspiration? Do you have a horticulture background? Or have you retired from a career in horticulture? Would you like to become a judge for Northumbria in Bloom? We are always … Find out more here
Main competition

Northumbria in Bloom is part of the RHS Britain in Bloom campaign, a nationwide community … Find out more
Special awards

All of the communities who enter for Northumbria in Bloom Major Awards are also encouraged … Find out more
RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood

Who should enter It's Your Neighbourhood? This award is for volunteer community groups who are … Find out more