Last year’s Photo Calendar Competition was such a hit that we had to bring it back.Â
We absolutely loved receiving all your entries — they were stunning, heartfelt, and full of the magic that makes Buckenham Wood so special. Choosing the final 12 for the 2026 calendar was incredibly difficult because everyone shared so much passion, creativity, and love for the woodland.
This year, we’re doing things a little differently. Instead of a calendar, we’ll be selecting five winning photographs to create a beautiful pack of blank notecards.Â
These will be available to buy in support of the Buckenham Ancient Woodland Trust — perfect for sending a note, gifting to friends, or simply enjoying as mini works of art.
See below for more details on how to enter.
We can’t wait to see what you capture this time!
📷 Good luck, and happy snapping! 📷Â
Image: Bluebells by Chelsea Weston
Theme: Mindful moments in Nature
Where: Take your photos in the central plot of Buckenham Wood, which is under the management of BAWT.  Â
Submission Period: 1st April 2026 – 1st August 2026
Eligibility: Open to everyoneÂ
Competition prizes: 5 winning photos will be selected to appear on our BAWT cards, all 5 winners will receive 2 free packs of BAWT cards and recognition on our social media channels and website. An additional prize for the judges' favourite photograph will also be awarded (a gift from the Woodland Trust Shop).Â
Read the competition rules.Â
Capture your best photos that align with our theme of indful moments in Nature.Â
Submit your entry (photo and details) via our email info@buckenhamancientwoodland.org.Â
Include your name in the file name of the photograph, (e.g., Smith_A_1_Photo title, Smith_A_2_Photo title).Â
One email per entry (but you an submit as many photos as you like).
To give you a little inspiration, we’re thrilled to share last year’s winning shots. The BAWT Trustees selected the final 12 photographs that appeared in our 2026 calendar.
The winners were announced at our AGM, and we will do the same at this years meeting in the autumn.
January. Frosty sunrise by Siobhan IsbellÂ
February. February snowdrops by Julie SmithÂ
March. Spring sunshine by Anna MorganÂ
April. Bluebells by Chelsea Weston
May. Bluebell path by Philip Williams
June. Fugus by Anna MorganÂ
July. Dandelion seedhead by Chelsea WestonÂ
August. Six tall teasel plants with curling leaves by Heather ToyeÂ
September. View from Buckenham Wood by Anna MorganÂ
October. Autumn begins by Jackie CloverÂ
November. Puffball fungi by Anna MorganÂ
December. Winter sun through the trees by Anna Morgan
If you would like to know more about the competition theme or the correct file size for your submission read the competition rules.Â