World Photography Day Competition 2025

15 April 2025

Capture your favourite NCMME moment in 2025! The Museum is hosting a photography competition open to all visitors, to mark 2025’s theme of World Photography Day is which is ‘My Favourite Photo’. Please submit one image taken at the National Coal Mining Museum for England this year for a chance to win.

Two prizes will be awarded: one for entrants under 16 and one for those over 16. Winners will receive a personalised trophy, have their photographs on display at the Museum, and their winning entry will be featured on the NCMME website and social media.

To enter our competition, entrants will need to include their name, email address, phone number, age (if under 16), and a brief answer to the question: “Why is this your favourite photo?”. Get snapping! Please submit your entry to volunteer@ncm.org.uk by Friday 8 August 2025.

The judging panel will select the winners on Friday 15 August, with the announcement taking place on World Photography Day on Tuesday 19 August.

We’re pleased to announce the winners of our Photography Competition!

The winning entry of the Over 16s category is Daniel Firth. The photo was taken on Saturday 22nd June 2025 at the 1940s weekend. “The reason I like this photo is because it feels almost timeless with the gentleman reading and doing a crossword in his newspaper (simpler times) – whilst the classic cars against the industrial backdrop created what I felt was an interesting composition – his red shirt provided a pop of colour against the more muted tones of the cars and roller shutters”.

The winning entry of the Under 16s category is Evelyn. “This image captures a haunting yet powerful presence, with the dramatic lighting giving the horse statue an almost ghosty quality. I love how the darkness around it enhances the sense of mystery and history, making it feel like a tribute to the strength and spirit of mining heritage”.

See runners up and winners below:

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