Competition: Wild Shot - Celebrating Moments in Nature

Do you love capturing nature's precious moments? Whether it's a friendly robin in your garden, an urban fox in the city, or a tiny insect up close, we want to see Britain's wildlife through your eyes. We invite photographers, videographers or content creators of all levels to enter Wild Shot, a competition celebrating the best of British wildlife.

Why enter

We’re lucky to be based near some of the UK’s incredible wildlife. Whether its puffins near our Riverside Leisure Park in Northumberland, or red squirrels at our Erigmore Park in Scotland, we are surrounded by nature at its finest.

This competition brings together a celebration of nature and creativity, which we are passionate about here at Verdant Leisure HQ. Your photos and videos have the opportunity to inspire others to look at nature a little more closely, and standout entries will be published across our marketing channels, so you will gain exposure for your name, too.

How to enter

Photography: Please share a non-expirable link (such as Dropbox) containing a maximum of two high-resolution images and a written overview of yourself and the photos. The written overview should be no longer than 500 words. Ensure the image files are named as the image title, followed by your name. Submissions should be emailed to online@verdantleisure.co.uk by 4pm, Tuesday, 30th September 2025. Submissions received after this deadline won't be accepted.

Video: Please share a non-expirable link (such as Dropbox) containing a short video of no longer than 30 seconds, along with a written overview of yourself and the video. The written overview should be no longer than 500 words. Ensure the video file is named as the video's title, followed by your name. Submissions should be emailed to online@verdantleisure.co.uk by 4pm, Tuesday, 30th September 2025. Submissions received after this deadline won't be accepted.

The Judges

Claire Blow

Deputy Editor – Outdoor Photography Magazine

Claire Blow is Deputy Editor of Outdoor Photography and Black+White Photography, two magazines she has had the pleasure of working on for more than 15 years.

She has been involved with the magazines’ competitions, Outdoor Photographer of the Year and Black+White Photographer of the Year, and is also a regular on the judging panel of the South Downs National Park’s annual photo competition.

In her spare time she likes to explore and photograph the local landscapes and nature surrounding her home on the Sussex coast and further afield.

Mike Wilmot

CEO - Verdant Leisure

Mike Wilmot is the Chief Executive Officer of Verdant Leisure, a leading UK holiday park operator with a growing portfolio across Scotland, North East England, and North Devon.

Mike is passionate about British wildlife and is proud to lead a firm which inspires thousands of people every year to connect with nature.

Beyond his executive role, Mike serves as a director of the Tyne Theatre & Opera House Preservation Trust and remains actively involved in promoting cultural and environmental enrichment across the UK.

Mike currently lives in the Lake District with his family and dogs, and can often be found hiking mountains at the weekend.

The prize

The chosen winner will be awarded a 3 or 4 night stay for up to four people at a Verdant Leisure Park.

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Terms and Conditions

Entries must be submitted by 4pm on Tuesday 30th September 2025 to be entered into the prize draw to win a 3 or 4 night break for up to 4 people in a 2 bedroom caravan by 30th September 2026. Break is subject to availability and must be booked directly with Verdant Leisure. Holiday booking terms and conditions apply. Break excludes all main school and bank holidays. The winner will be chosen and contacted by email by 31st October 2025. Prize is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative. The winner, as a condition of receiving the prize may be required to participate in any publicity or promotion organised by Verdant Leisure. Emails sent to online@verdantleisure.co.uk will be stored securely in line with Verdant Leisure’s Privacy Policy. Emails will not be used for marketing purposes or passed onto any third parties. Prize must be claimed within 28 days, if it is not claimed within this time, another winner will be chosen.