timeline 2027
Key dates for the 2027 season
Here are the key dates for the 2027 Northumbria in Bloom season. Select any date to find out more.
Tuesday 1 December 2026 to Monday 1 February 2027
Main Competition entries open
Tuesday 1 December 2026 to Monday 31 May 2027
Standalone Special entries open
Tuesday 1 December 2026 to Sunday 20 June 2027
It's Your Neighbourhood entries open
Wednesday 24 March 2027
Spring Webinar
Thursday 1 April to Friday 30 April 2027
Spring judging
Thursday 1 July to Saturday 31 July 2027
Summer judging
Thursday 1 July to Saturday 14 August 2027
It's Your Neighbourhood assessments
Monday 23 August to Monday 20 September 2027
Tickets for the Awards Ceremony on sale
Wednesday 29 September 2027