Britain in Bloom

How does Britain in Bloom work?

Britain in Bloom is a year-round competition that allows groups to compete on a regional or national level by using gardening to transform their communities

What kind of things do Bloom groups do?

Community groups of all sizes can take part in this nationwide competition, from small villages to large cities. Groups choose to do activities that benefit their local area. This might include:

  • Greening up a grey and disused space with local people
  • Creating and caring for public community gardens
  • Inspiring people from across the community to enjoy the benefits of gardening
  • Helping to create school gardens and school food-growing initiatives
  • Sowing wildflower meadows, wildlife habitats and maintaining conservation areas

What is the format of the competition?

There are 16 regional and national Britain in Bloom competitions around the UK. When you register, you will join the competition closest to you.

If you do well in your regional or national competition, you can be nominated to take part in the UK Finals, which are organised by the RHS. The Finals involve the highest achieving communities across the UK.

Community groups are active in their neighbourhood all year-round. The finalists are announced in late January each year, before being visited in the summer by Bloom Judges who assess their level of achievement. The winners are announced at a national ceremony in October.

How do we take part?

If you're an established group and want to take part, the next step is to register with one of the 16 regional competitions across the country.

If you’re not part of an existing group, you could find a group near you to join.

Or, start your own group with friends or neighbours in your community. Once your group is established, you can register to enter the regional competition.

Find a local Britain in Bloom group in your area

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The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.