First for Flowers

First for Flowers Darlington's First for Flowers! Hand-crafting bespoke bouquets for all occasions, from celebrations to commiserations. www.firstforflowers.co.uk

Visit us in Cockerton, give us a ring or order online www.firstforflowers.co.uk First for Flowers, Darlington's beloved independent florist in Cockerton Village! We've been hand-crafting stunning, fresh bouquets since 2012. We're passionate about quality blooms, bespoke arrangements for all occasions, from celebrations to commiserations, and exceptional service too. Delivering joy and comfort across Darlington and beyond. Visit our shop, give us a ring or order online today!

🚨 MOTHER'S DAY UPDATE! 🚨Wow, you're keeping us seriously busy this week! To make sure every single Mam gets the absolute...
12/03/2026

🚨 MOTHER'S DAY UPDATE! 🚨

Wow, you're keeping us seriously busy this week! To make sure every single Mam gets the absolute best, here's the current state of play at First for Flowers:

❌ Friday 13th: We are now FULLY BOOKED and cannot take any more orders for Friday.
⏸️ Same-Day Service: This has been temporarily withdrawn and will resume on Monday 16th so we can focus entirely on the Mothering Sunday madness.
⚠️ Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th: Delivery and collection slots are filling up incredibly fast. Please don't leave it to the last minute!
💐 Grab 'n' Go (In-Store): These are flying out the door! Supply is currently very limited as we simply can't make them fast enough. However, we do have a gorgeous selection of seasonal planted baskets ready to grab straight away!
⏳ While-You-Wait (In-Store): We're operating a virtual queue. You are very welcome to order in the shop, but you may need to pop out for a coffee for 10-30 minutes (or a bit longer as we get closer to Sunday!) while we craft your bespoke bouquet.

🏆 THE ABSOLUTE BEST OPTION:
Secure your flowers right now using Click & Collect on our website. It guarantees your blooms and saves you waiting around in a busy shop!

Head straight to www.firstforflowers.co.uk to lock in your order. Thank you so much for keeping us blooming and supporting local! 🌸

Heads up, it's Mothering Sunday on Sunday 15th March, and our Mother's Day shop is officially OPEN! 📣🌸It's time to snag ...
27/02/2026

Heads up, it's Mothering Sunday on Sunday 15th March, and our Mother's Day shop is officially OPEN! 📣🌸

It's time to snag those ultimate brownie points and treat your Mam to something truly fabulous! We've got exactly what you need to make her day, including:

💖 The trendy Pastel Pop Hatbox
💥 The show-stopping Mamma Mia! Bouquet
🍑 Our brand new (and our absolute favourite!), The Groovy Mama Vase!

🚚 Hand-delivered personally by our own drivers across Darlington.
🛍️ Click & Collect available direct from our Cockerton shop.

Top Tip: Our delivery slots always fill up incredibly fast for Mother's Day weekend! Get your order sorted early and completely avoid that last-minute panic.

Hit the link below to get your pre-orders in today 👇
https://www.firstforflowers.co.uk/shop

⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR VALENTINE'S DAY (SATURDAY) ⚠️Because you’ve kept us so busy, we're just about caught up on pre-o...
13/02/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR VALENTINE'S DAY (SATURDAY) ⚠️

Because you’ve kept us so busy, we're just about caught up on pre-orders. Here's the strict state of play for Saturday 14th:

🚫 Webshops: CLOSED until Monday.
🚫 Delivery Slots: 100% FULL. We have NO delivery slots left until Monday. (Please don't ask, even if you say pretty please, the answer is sadly no! Our drivers are fully booked).

The Good News? The Shop is OPEN! 🏪✨
We have switched to First-Come, First-Served mode:

💐 Grab 'n' Go: We have limited ready-made bouquets waiting for you.
✂️ While-You-Wait: We are offering a "while you wait" service, but please bring your patience! It's manic in here, so you may need to order and pop back a little later to collect.

🌹 CODE RED: RED ROSES 🌹
We have EXTREMELY LIMITED red roses left!
These are strictly In-Store Only and First-Come, First-Served.
Once they're gone, they're gone. NO DELIVERY is available on these last few stems.

If you need a last-minute hero moment, get down to Cockerton from 9am! 🏃💨

🌹 Naomi Love Bombs Incoming! 💣✨Your Instant Romance Hero status awaits... but don't hang about!Trust your Local Award-Wi...
07/02/2026

🌹 Naomi Love Bombs Incoming! 💣✨

Your Instant Romance Hero status awaits... but don't hang about!

Trust your Local Award-Winning Legends to deliver the goods this Valentine's. Everything is hand-crafted and hand-delivered right here in Cockerton. No courier boxes here, just the real deal! 🚛💐

We are 5-Star Artisan Florists and Net Zero Finalists, meaning you get top-tier luxury with a clean, green conscience. 🌿💚

But don't hang about, our delivery slots are filling up fast! 🏃💨

Secure your delivery or collection slot here: https://www.firstforflowers.co.uk/shop

That's a wrap for Christmas! 🎅💐Thank you so much to everyone who supported us this festive season. It's been a joy creat...
24/12/2025

That's a wrap for Christmas! 🎅💐

Thank you so much to everyone who supported us this festive season. It's been a joy creating your bouquets and arrangements - Fresh Outta Cockerton! We hope they bring a touch of magic to your celebrations.

We are now signing off to enjoy the festivities. We wish you a wonderful Christmas and a brilliant New Year.

See you when we reopen on Monday 5 January!

🎄 Christmas Update: The Final Countdown 🎄Wow! You really know how to keep us on our toes. A massive thank you to everyon...
12/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Update: The Final Countdown 🎄

Wow! You really know how to keep us on our toes. A massive thank you to everyone who has ordered so far, the shop is absolutely buzzing! 🐝✨

Here's a quick update on where we stand with stock, delivery and Click & Collect slots for anyone looking to spread some floral joy this Christmas.

CHRISTMAS WREATHS 🌿
Grave wreaths: SOLD OUT!
Door wreaths: SOLD OUT!

DELIVERY SERVICE 🚚💨
⚠️ Important: We're no longer accepting orders for same day delivery between now and Christmas Eve ⚠️

CURRENT DIARY STATUS FOR THE BUSIER DAYS 📅

Tuesday 23rd: Full up! ⛔

Christmas Eve (Wed 24th): We've got an extra driver in to open even more slots up, but get in quick, these will fill up fast! 🏃

IN THE SHOP 🏪
Grab ‘n’ Go: A selection is available in the shop. 💐

While You Wait: Service available, but please expect a minimum 10 to 20 minute wait during busy periods. ⏳

PHONE LINES 📞
Don't forget, our lines open at 10am and close 30 minutes before the shop shuts. Please bear with us, wait times will be longer as we get closer to Christmas.

CLICK & COLLECT (THE SMART CHOICE!) 🖱️✨
Go for it! This is the easiest way to secure your flowers. You can browse and arrange your collection slot directly on our website here: www.firstforflowers.co.uk

CHRISTMAS EVE OPENING HOURS ⏰
We're open 9am to 1pm. Please note: Final collection time is 12pm.

Thank you again for choosing us to be part of your celebrations. We can’t wait to help make your Christmas absolutely blooming marvellous! 🎅🌸🥂

It’s beginning to look a lot like... Christmas! 🎶🎄Handmade with fresh spruce, dried fruit, pine cones, and a stunning ta...
22/11/2025

It’s beginning to look a lot like... Christmas! 🎶🎄

Handmade with fresh spruce, dried fruit, pine cones, and a stunning tartan ribbon. Our classic wreaths are the perfect traditional welcome for your guests this Christmas.

These are whoppers, measuring 26 inches across! They are full, lush, and smell absolutely divine. These three are all ready for collection today.

Make your door the best-dressed on the street this year!

🌟 WE ARE OFFICIALLY AWARD FINALISTS! 🌟We are absolutely buzzing and bursting with pride this morning!Last night, we had ...
08/11/2025

🌟 WE ARE OFFICIALLY AWARD FINALISTS! 🌟

We are absolutely buzzing and bursting with pride this morning!

Last night, we had the incredible honour of attending the Darlington Borough Council's Stronger Communities Awards 2025 at the Dolphin Centre. We were nominated for the 'Net Zero' Award, and we are so thrilled to share that we were chosen as FINALISTS! 💚

To even be considered was amazing, but to find out we were one of just 53 finalists selected from over 400 nominations across our wonderful town... well, we were just blown away.

The 'Net Zero' award is all about recognising businesses that are making real, positive changes on their journey toward environmental sustainability. As a small, independent shop, this is something we are deeply passionate about. For us, this has meant a huge commitment to eliminating single-use plastics from our operations, seeking out renewable and recyclable materials, and ensuring our beautiful blooms don't cost the earth.

We were so humbled by the nomination, which we've just found out was submitted by a "Sally Armstrong" (thank you, Sally, whoever you are!). We wanted to share a snippet of what was written, as it truly touched our hearts:

"For 14 years, First for Flowers has been blooming at the heart of Cockerton... What really sets First for Flowers apart is their growing commitment to environmental sustainability and the journey toward Net Zero... This isn't just a small switch it's a conscious, forward-thinking effort to reduce their carbon footprint... First for Flowers is more than just a shop it’s a shining example of what a Net Zero minded, community first business looks like."

We couldn't be prouder. As a small, Darlington-owned business, born and bred in Cockerton, being recognised for our "community first" and "Net Zero" mindset is the greatest award we could ever receive.

A huge and heartfelt congratulations to the very deserving winner, Tica, and to our fellow finalists, Greenbox Darlington. It was an honour to be nominated alongside you both.

Thank you to Darlington Borough Council, the judges, and the award sponsor, Banks Group. But most of all, thank you to YOU, our amazing customers and community, for supporting a small local business and allowing us to do what we love, right here in the heart of Cockerton.

The Team at First for Flowers 💐

Well, this is awkward... looks like our website has been visited by some rather unconventional IT specialists today! 😉 O...
08/11/2025

Well, this is awkward... looks like our website has been visited by some rather unconventional IT specialists today! 😉 Our web provider is experiencing an IT outage, so you might find ordering online a little tricky today, and those much-loved delivery confirmation emails and photos might take the scenic route to your inbox! But fear not! We're still busy bees behind the scenes making sure all your beautiful orders are delivered today! You can always pop into our Cockerton shop until 1:30 PM, or give our perfectly functional phone lines a ring. 🌸 Thanks for bearing with us while they fettle it! 🌸

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49 West Auckland Road
Darlington
DL39EL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1:30pm

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