Fox Valley strikes gold again at Yorkshire in Bloom Awards

Fox Valley strikes gold again at Yorkshire in Bloom Awards

26 September 2025

Fox Valley shopping centre in north Sheffield has scooped a third consecutive Gold Award at the prestigious Yorkshire in Bloom Awards 2025 – once again recognised for its stunning floral displays and commitment to creating a fabulous environment for visitors.

After returning to the competition in 2023 with a Gold following a four-year break, the centre has now achieved the coveted top accolade three years running: 2023, 2024 and now 2025.

The Yorkshire In Bloom judges praised Fox Valley’s hanging baskets and planters as well as the bio diverse area on the banking at the centre – the team were congratulated for the work which has gone into the planting scheme to encourage pollinators.

The judges highlighted the centre’s impressive sustainability initiatives, including composting, solar panels, hedgehog boxes and bug houses as well as rain water harvesting which has helped to keep the plants healthy during the Yorkshire wide hose pipe ban.

Fox Valley is owned and managed by Dransfield Properties Ltd, whose head office is also based at the award-winning centre.

Centre Manager Claire Biltcliffe said: “To be awarded Gold again in 2025 is absolutely fantastic. It’s a real credit to our gardening and landscaping team who work so tirelessly to keep Fox Valley looking beautiful all year round."

“We’re also really grateful to our community partners and retailers who get involved – it’s wonderful to see everyone’s efforts recognised at such a high level and we’ll be working hard to maintain that standard in the year ahead.”

The centre continues to partner with local businesses on its floral displays, including the striking roundabout entrance feature sponsored by Kitchen Connections at Fox Valley, home to the much-loved Grandad Fox figure.

With another Gold Award under their belt, the Fox Valley team are now turning their attention to the festive season – with the Christmas lights switch-on taking place on Friday 14 November 2025 and the Halloween event on Friday 31^st October.

Picture shows Claire and Mike from the Fox Valley team. 

For further information, contact:

Public Relations Department, Dransfield Properties Ltd
Tel: 01226 360644
Email: pr@dransfield.co.uk