Blackpool in Bloom

Blackpool in Bloom is an annual gardening competition. The aim is to put colour and civic pride into Blackpool for residents. And make it a prettier place for visitors too.

It’s formerly been known as Gorgeous Gardens, Hotel in Bloom and Beautiful Blackpool in Bloom. The competition is now simply ‘Blackpool in Bloom’.

About Blackpool in Bloom

Have you got a garden that’s blooming lovely, gorgeous window boxes at work, a business that blossoms, or live in a street that’s sensational? Then showcase your horticultural achievement for a chance to be crowned the winner.

It started over 20 years ago with Cllr Kath Rowson. The Friends of Stanley Park continued with Blackpool in Bloom until five years ago when Blackpool Federation of Allotments took it on.

It originally was to bring colour to the town and has since evolved into the nine groups of judging as it is now. Hopefully this captures the wide range of community, school, business and home life in the town.

The categories are:

• Small/medium gardens
• Large gardens
• Yard/container gardens
• Hanging baskets, private and commercial
• Accommodation providers
• Pub and tourist attractions
• Colleges and schools
• Theme display
• Community

Take part in this year’s Competition!

Gardens, flowers and conservation are a great way to bring the community together and show that you love where you live. Why don’t you get involved and enter this years Blackpool in Bloom!

Deadline for entries is 15 June. Judging takes place in July.

Help to make this year bigger and better than ever! With colour right through the town, from shops, stores, pubs, streets, houses, community groups, parks, alleys and anywhere you can put flowers!

• Celebrating the horticultural achievements of local residents.
• Competition for hotels and guesthouses who transform the streets in our holiday areas with a delight of flowers and displays each summer.

The challenge is for you to join in and start planning your theme ready for the judges in July 2019…

Find out More

• Take a look at their website
• Groups Facebook page
• Email: entries4blackpoolinbloom@gmail.com

This is a stand-alone competition just for homes and businesses in the borough of Blackpool.

Some previous stunning Blackpool In Bloom garden entries

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