The 2027 season
Key dates
Everything you need to know about the 2027 Northumbria in Bloom year, from when entries open to the Awards Ceremony.
The 2027 season at a glance
Every key date in order, from entries opening to the Awards Ceremony.
1
Dec 2026
Entries
Entries open
From Tuesday 1 December 2026
Entries open for the Main Competition, Stand Alone Special entries and It’s Your Neighbourhood.
How to enter1
Feb 2027
Deadline
Main Competition entries close
Monday 1 February 2027
The last day to enter the Main Competition for villages, towns, cities, urban communities and city centres.
About the Main Competition24
Mar 2027
Event
Spring Webinar
Wednesday 24 March 2027
An online session for entrants and judges ahead of judging. Email us to register your interest.
Register your interest1
Apr 2027
Judging
Spring judging
1 to 30 April 2027
Includes It’s Your Neighbourhood spring assessments.
Read the Entrants’ Handbook31
May 2027
Deadline
Stand Alone Special entries close
Monday 31 May 2027
The last day to enter one of the Special categories on its own.
About Special Entries20
Jun 2027
Deadline
It’s Your Neighbourhood entries close
Sunday 20 June 2027
The last day for community groups to enter It’s Your Neighbourhood.
About It’s Your Neighbourhood1
Jul 2027
Judging
Summer judging
1 to 31 July 2027
Main Competition entries are judged again in summer.
Read the Entrants’ Handbook1
Jul 2027
Judging
It’s Your Neighbourhood summer assessments
1 July to 14 August 2027
For groups who chose a summer visit.
About It’s Your Neighbourhood23
Aug 2027
Awards
Ceremony tickets on sale
23 August to 20 September 2027
Book your place at the Awards Ceremony.
Event tickets29
Sep 2027
Awards
Awards Ceremony
Wednesday 29 September 2027
We present the 2027 medals and awards to communities across the region.
Event ticketsReady to enter?
Entries for 2027 open on Tuesday 1 December 2026. Choose the competition that suits your community.