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Hampshire Young Poets Competition 2026
Deadline: Fri 22 May 2026
Winchester Poetry Festival invites young people across Hampshire to enter this year's Hampshire Young Poets Competition on the theme of 'Food'. Free to enter.
There are three age categories:
4-7 years | 8-11 years | 12-16 years
Through this year’s theme we invite you to explore the world of food through your senses, your memories, your traditions and your emotions. Write a poem of no more than 14 lines and submit it for a chance to be one of this year’s winning poets.
First prize in each category:
£50 National Book Token
plus £50 P&G Wells Book Token for your school/education provider
Second prize in each category:
£25 National Book Token
plus £25 P&G Wells Book Token for your school/education provider
Third prize in each category:
£10 National Book Token
plus £10 P&G Wells Book Token for your school/education provider
Additionally, certificates will be awarded to three commended poems and three poems with the best line in each age category.
Hampshire Young Poets is a partnership between Hampshire Cultural Trust and Winchester Poetry Festival. Prizes kindly sponsored by P&G Wells and Paris Smith
Judge: Hampshire Poet, Damian Kelly-Basher
Find out more here
Deadline: Friday 22 May 2026
Additional Information:
Location:
Hampshire
Region(s):
South East England
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