Marble Hill
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Photography Competition at Marble Hill

To celebrate over 300 years of Marble Hill, we’re inviting you to take part in our Photography Competition.

Whether you’re a keen photographer, a local walker with a phone, or one of our dedicated volunteers, this is your chance to capture the beauty and stories of Marble Hill through your lens.

Find out how to enter

Competition Categories

There are two compeition categories: Marble Hill Gardens through the seasons and Marble Hill House.

  • Marble Hill Gardens (Seasons)

    Four prizes for the best seasonal shots through Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer.

  • Marble Hill House

    Capture the splendour of the House itself, inside or out.

Prizes

Winners in each category will receive a £20 gift voucher to spend in our gift shop, and Cream Tea for Two at the Marble Hill Café.

Winning entries will also be professionally printed and showcased onsite at Marble Hill.

When can I enter?

Category One: Marble Hill Gardens – Seasonal rounds

  • Autumn 2026: Opens 1 October – Closes 15 November 2026 – Winner announced 30 November 2026
  • Winter 2026/27: Opens 1 December 2026 – Closes 15 February 2027 – Winner announced 28 February 2027
  • Spring 2027: Opens 1 March – Closes 15 May 2027 – Winner announced 31 May 2027
  • Summer 2027: Opens 1 June – Closes 31 August 2027 – Winner announced 15 September 2027

Category Two: Marble Hill House (interior & exterior)

  • Opens 6 April 2027 – Closes 31 August 2027 – Winner announced 15 September 2027
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How to enter

This competition is free to enter and open to all ages (entrants under 18 must have parent/guardian permission).

Please email your photos (and any enquiries) to our Community Engagement Manager, Chloe, at chloe.cooke@english-heritage.org.uk.

There is a maximum of 3 entries per person per season.

By entering, you grant English Heritage permission to use your images on our social media and marketing materials (see full Terms & Conditions).

Terms and Conditions

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    • Entries must be original photographs taken by the entrant
    • Copyright remains with the photographer, but English Heritage has rights to use submitted images for promotional purposes
    • The judges’ decision is final
    • Maximum of 3 entries per person per season
    • Copyright remains with the photographer, but English Heritage has rights to use submitted images for promotional purposes via social media and website with credit line
    • Entrants must have the consent of any identifiable people featured in their photograph; images of children require parental/guardian consent, and photos of identifiable individuals without consent may be disqualified