Submissions are invited for The Canterbury Tales Writing Competition 2025 by Chaucer Heritage Trust. The last date of submission is February 28, 2025.
The Chaucer Heritage Trust was established in 1992 by Martin Starkie, an actor, director and playwright. Long before The Chaucer Heritage Trust came into being Martin pursued its objectives – promoting among the general public interest, understanding and appreciation of the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, his life and times and influence, and his position in English and world literature.
The Chaucer Heritage Trust has launched its eighth annual writing competition for schools inspired by the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, considered by many England’s greatest medieval poet.
The special theme of the competition this year is ‘Surprise, Surprise!’.
The competition is open to all students of school age including not only those in schools and college communities, but also students who are home educated and in any other young people’s community organisations.
The three age groups are:
Age on 28 February 2025. Competitors must include their date of birth on the entry form.
Choose ONE of the following:
| Category | Prize for the Winning Entrant(s) | Prize for the Winning Entrant’s School Library |
| Junior (5-10 years old) | 1st £300 2nd £150 3rd £100 | 1st £1000 2nd £500 3rd £250 |
| Intermediate (11-14 years old) | 1st £300 2nd £150 3rd £100 | 1st £1000 2nd £500 3rd £250 |
| Senior (15-18 years old) | 1st £300 2nd £150 3rd £100 | 1st £1000 2nd £500 3rd £250 |
Interested participants can submit online via this link.
The last date of submission is February 28, 2025.
Email: admin[at]chaucer[dot]org[dot]uk
