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Charles Causley Young Person's Poetry Competition 2026-27: Heritage

The Charles Causley Trust · United Kingdom

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A free poetry competition for young people in Cornwall aged 5-18, judged this year by Rowan Williams. The 2026-27 theme is Heritage, in partnership with English Heritage.

Grade
Year 10–13
Same as Grades 9–12 in the US
Age
5–18
Residence
England
Entry
Open application
Check it against your grade and where you live

Run in celebration of the Cornish poet Charles Causley, the competition has prizes in three age categories: 5-10, 11-15 and 16-18. First-place winners in each category receive a family membership of English Heritage.

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