To mark 75 years since the designation of Eryri as a National Park, the Eryri National Park Authority is hosting a series of poetry competitions for adults, young people and children.
The competitions invite entries in Welsh or English, with themes reflecting change, restoration and our relationship with the natural environment.
Winners will receive specially commissioned Bardic chairs, and will be invited to attend a celebratory Ymryson y Beirdd evening at Yr Ysgwrn in October 2026.
We encourage submissions from established and emerging writers alike as part of this special year of celebration for Eryri National Park.
OPEN COMPETITION
Theme – “Ebb and Flow”
Format – A poem or a collection of poems, not exceeding 80 lines.
Judges – Prifardd Ceri Wyn Jones, Prifardd Meirion McIntyre Huws & Naomi Jones
Prize – Full size bardic chair crafted by local carpenter Gethin Pyrs.
Closing Date – Mid-day on Friday 11th of September 2026.
UNDER 18 COMPETITION
Theme – “Restore”
Format – Verses in any format, no more than 40 lines.
Judges – Y Prifardd Carwyn Eckley, Nia Powell & Gwen Aeron
Prize – Miniature Bardic chair crafted by local carpenter Gethin Pyrs.
Closing Date – Mid-day on Friday 11th of September 2026.
UNDER 11 COMPETITION
Theme – “Our Green World”
Format – Verses in any format, no more than 20 lines.
Judges – Casia Wiliam, Anni Llŷn & Gwenno Jones
Prize – Miniature Bardic chair crafted by local carpenter Gethin Pyrs.
Closing Date – Mid-day on Friday 11th of September 2026.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All entries should be sent to the email address cyfathrebu@eryri.llyw.cymru
At the start of the email, you should state your name, pseudonym, and the competition you are entering.
For the Under 11 and Under 18 competitions, the name of a parent/guardian and contact details must be provided.
The names of competitors and parents/guardians will be removed before being sent to the judging panels by the competition coordinator.
Entries may be submitted in Welsh or English.
Eryri National Park Authority reserves the right to use the winning poems in any medium as part of official communications.
The use of artificial intelligence to create compositions is not permitted.
Staff and Members of the Eryri National Park Authority are not permitted to take part in the competition.
Winners will be required to attend a special Ymryson y Beirdd evening, which will be held at Yr Ysgwrn, Trawsfynydd on Wednesday 21st, October 2026.
