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Winter Wonderland invites 4-18 year-olds to write a poem in any style on the theme of wintertime.

If budding poets are looking for inspiration here are some ideas:

❄️ Winter celebrations... Diwali, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year
❄️ Capture the serene and peaceful atmosphere of a snowy Christmas night
❄️ What will be your New Year’s resolution?
❄️ Reflect on the past year 
❄️ Write about nature during this frosty time
❄️ Write a winter acrostic
❄️ Be inspired by Santa Claus, his reindeer, and the magic of gift-giving at Christmas
❄️ Create a poem about magical creatures like elves, fairies, or talking animals 
❄️ Write about the spirit of giving and kindness during Christmas
❄️ Explore winter sports like ice skating, sledding, or skiing in your poem
❄️ Write a poem inspired by the starlit sky on Christmas Eve. You could explore the symbolism of stars and how they guide travellers, representing hope and new beginnings. Why not try connecting the stars to the journey of the Wise Men or create your own celestial narrative.

Whether you love or dislike winter we would love to know...

Poems can be written or typed, and there is no line or word limit - let creativity and expression flow! Once ready, email, post or upload work to us.

Poems could be published in a special Winter Wonderland poetry book. Plus, our favourite poet will also win a prize!

[Rules] =>

• Only one entry per pupil; there is no limit to the number of entries per school. Teachers, please submit your entries together where possible! Please use one teacher entry form for each teacher entering. 
• Ask your pupils to write their piece (or an adult can scribe/type it), ensuring their name, age and school name are included. (Initials or first name only can be submitted)
• Work can be on the entry form or an A4 sheet of paper, or typed (on a computer or in the Online Writing Portal).
• Poems can be written in any poetic style & use any poetic techniques.
• Copyright remains with the author.
• UK entrants only.
• Free to enter.
• Pupils' work must be their own! (Please note on the entry if there is anything we need to take into consideration when reading the work.)

[School Prizes] => Participating schools receive a free copy of the book their pupils feature in. [Student Prizes] =>

Our favourite poet wins a £50 & a trophy. Plus 2 runners up will each win a £10 National Book Token. 

Every entrant receives a bookmark and those poets selected for publication also receive a certificate of merit.

Participating schools receive a free copy of the book their pupils feature in.

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A huge thank you to everyone who took part in Young Writers' Winter Wonderland 2026 competition. We have loved reading all of the poems that we received.

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Winter Wonderland invites 4-18 year-olds to write a poem in any style on the theme of wintertime.

If budding poets are looking for inspiration here are some ideas:

❄️ Winter celebrations... Diwali, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year
❄️ Capture the serene and peaceful atmosphere of a snowy Christmas night
❄️ What will be your New Year’s resolution?
❄️ Reflect on the past year 
❄️ Write about nature during this frosty time
❄️ Write a winter acrostic
❄️ Be inspired by Santa Claus, his reindeer, and the magic of gift-giving at Christmas
❄️ Create a poem about magical creatures like elves, fairies, or talking animals 
❄️ Write about the spirit of giving and kindness during Christmas
❄️ Explore winter sports like ice skating, sledding, or skiing in your poem
❄️ Write a poem inspired by the starlit sky on Christmas Eve. You could explore the symbolism of stars and how they guide travellers, representing hope and new beginnings. Why not try connecting the stars to the journey of the Wise Men or create your own celestial narrative.

Whether you love or dislike winter we would love to know...

Poems can be written or typed, and there is no line or word limit - let creativity and expression flow! Once ready, email, post or upload work to us.

Poems could be published in a special Winter Wonderland poetry book. Plus, our favourite poet will also win a prize!

How To Enter

Email your child's entry along with their name and full address to: [email protected]

OR

Upload their entry at www.youngwriters.co.uk/competitions/enter

OR

Post your child's entry along with their, name and full address to:

Young Writers - Winter Wonderland
Remus House
Peterborough
PE2 9BF

Closing Date: 27th February 2026.

[Independent Rules] =>

Only one entry per child. 

Open to both schools & independent entrants.

Poems can be on the entry form or an A4 sheet of paper or typed.

The child's name, age and full address must be included with their poem.

The poem must be the child's own original poem.

Poems can be in any poetic form/style.

Free to enter.

UK entrants only.

[Independent Prizes] =>

Our favourite poet wins a £50 & a trophy. Plus 2 runners up will each win a £10 National Book Token. 

Every entrant receives a bookmark and those poets selected for publication also receive a certificate of merit.

Participating schools receive a free copy of the book their pupils feature in.

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