First News in partnership with National Trust

OUR Nature Around Me competition with First News is back for a second year! We had so many fantastic entries last year, we can’t wait to see what you’ve got up your sleeves this time around!

The task

While enjoying your Easter holidays, we want you to take a photo of what nature means to you. It could be a beautiful tree in your local park, a petal floating in a puddle or a spider hiding in a bug house. Your photo can be black and white or colour, landscape or portrait and can be taken on a phone, camera or tablet. Please make sure your entry contains no identifiable faces and is taken in the UK, featuring UK wildlife and nature.

The prize

The lucky winner and their family will get a two-night stay in a National Trust holiday cottage worth over £350! You’ll get to spend a summer’s weekend at 4 Cart Lodge Barn in Norfolk (below), a wonderful cottage by the sea, and explore Sheringham Park. Plus, we’re giving you a trip on a private chartered boat to Blakeney Point with a National Trust ranger to see the amazing seals and their pups! You’ll also get a First News subscription for yourself and your school, and a Wi-Fi bird box.

Two runners-up will win a First News subscription for themselves and their school, and a Wi-Fi bird box.

The judging process

Entries will be judged on composition, focus and storytelling. The prizes will be judged in three categories:

 7 to 9-year-olds

 10 to 11-year-olds

 12 to 15-year-olds

How do I enter?

Ask an adult or teacher to upload your entry at www.firstnews.co.uk/national-trust. The closing date is 4 May 2025.

Please note: This competition is only open to those aged 15 and under and residents of the UK & Republic of Ireland, except employees of First News, First Group Enterprises Ltd, the National Trust and any associated companies and their families. The prize must be taken on 5 July 2025. Travel is not included. No cash alternative for any prizes will be offered. For full terms and conditions, visit www.firstnews.co.uk/national-trust.

Enter now at www.firstnews.co.uk/national-trust!