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Garden Photography Competition

This summer, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is inviting visitors to share their photos of the gardens at Shakespeare’s family homes.

Garden photography collage

This summer, we want you to share your photos of the gardens at Shakespeare’s family homes to be in with a chance of winning an Arena Pro Tripod, a selection of garden goodies and a Family Pass to Shakespeare's Family Homes worth £140 plus, a signed copy of Jackie Bennett's book, Shakespeare's Gardens.

From the wicker sculptures at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Gardens to the herb garden at Hall’s Croft, there are many stunning shots for visitors to capture. Amateur or expert photographers of all ages are encouraged to snap away in the beautiful gardens at Shakespeare’s five family homes (Birthplace, Hall’s Croft, Mary Arden’s Farm and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Gardens, and Shakespeare’s New Place opening soon) and submit your photographs via email or social media.

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Submissions will be judged by Shakespeare Birthplace Trust’s Head of Gardens Glyn Jones, and world-renowned gardens photographer Andrew Lawson.

Email your photographs to [email protected] or share them on social media using the hashtag #shakespearesgardens. Competition closes 30 September 2016. All entries must be submitted with name, description, date, and current contact details.

Shortlisted entries will be displayed at one of Shakespeare’s family homes and online at www.shakespeare.org.uk. 

Supported by London Camera Exchange.

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All of the entries we receive will be considered, but unfortunately we’ll only be able to respond to you if you’ve successfully made it to the shortlist.

Judging will take place throughout August and September. The winner will be notified on or around 7 October 2016.

Read our full competition terms and conditions.