Tower Poetry Competition
Rated Intermediate, this UK poetry competition is for students aged at least 16 and under 19 who are in secondary education. Entrants submit one anonymous poem responding to the annual theme for judging and cash prizes. The main challenge is developing an original poetic idea while controlling imagery, sound, lineation and editing within a single polished submission.
Verified information
Competition details can change. Always confirm dates, eligibility and entry requirements on the official organiser's website.
Official website ↗OVERALL COMPETITION LEVEL
Intermediate Level
3 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.
Competition overview
Key information
Eligible ages
16–18
School level
UK secondary education students
Registration method
Individual Allowed
Competition stages
Single poem submission on annual theme, anonymous judging, cash prizes
Fee
Free
Online / in-person
Online
Dates
Competition timeline
Registration opens
1 Oct 2026
Registration closes
Not yet announced by the organiser
Competition starts
Not yet announced by the organiser
Competition ends
Not yet announced by the organiser
Editorial perspective
Our Take
Official terms require entrants in UK secondary education, age at least 16 and under 19 on 19 Feb 2026.