Double gold winners for Middleton at Britain in Bloom 2025

Middleton defeated sturdy competitors from Darlington in Northumbria, Kirkcaldy in Scotland, and Sevenoaks in Kent.

Middleton obtained a gold award for its floral shows, heritage and gardens and was named the general class winner for city centres and metropolis centres on the Britain in Bloom nationwide awards held on Friday, 31 October 2025 in Brighton.

The council, in partnership with Middleton in Bloom, the native mates’ teams at Jubilee Park and Alkrington Woods, in addition to volunteers, companies, Middleton Shopping Centre, and residents labored collectively to help Middleton’s success because the deserving winner.

The judges have been impressed by sturdy working partnerships and spectacular presentation, assembly the gold commonplace in horticulture, environmental accountability and group participation. The well-kept Jubilee Park, house of the Grade II listed steps and Exedra, and the city’s total cleanliness, additionally scored extremely.

Bowlee Garden Nursery was additionally counseled for its high-quality crops and powerful environmental practices, together with recyclable pots, peat-free compost, and eco-friendly upkeep of beds and borders all through the city.

Councillor Tricia Ayrton, deputy chief and cupboard member for local weather change and surroundings at Rochdale Borough Council, said:

“We are delighted that Middleton has been recognised as one of the leading towns nationally. Achieving both a gold award and being named overall category winner reflects the exemplary collaborative efforts among the council, volunteers, and local businesses, all of whom demonstrate significant commitment to creating a town centre of which we can be proud.”

Simon Bennett, chair of Middleton in Bloom, added:

“Middleton in Bloom has been a gold medal winner since 2019 as an entry for the RHS Northwest in Bloom, and it was an honour to be requested if we’d symbolize the north west within the wider nationwide competitors within the city centre class.

“We have been honoured not solely to obtain a gold award for Middleton, but in addition to safe the general class prize. This represents a big accomplishment for each Middleton and the borough of Rochdale.

“I would like to thank my predecessor as chair, Pat Proctor, for her involvement and dedication over the years. Winning this award was a triumph for partnership working with volunteers, friends’ groups, local businesses and the council’s environmental management teams.”

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