Welcome to the Bradt Guides Competitions page. Here you’ll see updates from our famous competitions such as New Travel Writer of the Year, brought to you in conjunction with the world-leading Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards Presented by Viking, as well as opportunities to win fabulous prizes from our wonderful partners in the travel industry.
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Bradt App Prize Draw
We’re celebrating the launch of our new digital guides with a special prize draw, and you could be a winner!
Register on the new Bradt app before the end of February 2026 and we’ll enter you in the draw.
The prize is a 2-night stay for two at Storrs Hall, an 18th-century Grade II* listed Georgian mansion, surrounded by 17 acres of tranquil gardens, on the shores of Windermere in the wonderful Lake District.
With its distinguished historical splendour and homely comforts you’d expect of an English country home, Storrs Hall is dedicated to retaining the intimacy of a family-owned hotel whilst providing guests with 21st century luxuries for a refined yet relaxing stay.
This historic property has earned a number of accolades due to its breathtaking setting in one of the most beautiful and serene regions of the British Isles, and the hotel grounds sit amongst a National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. An idyllic setting and a variety of land and water outdoor pursuits make for an ideal Lake District destination.
The prize is offered courtesy of Storied Collection. Full terms and conditions here.
New Travel Writer of the Year
The winner will receive an exclusive trip for two to a destination to be determined by Bradt and Wanderlust, and a commission to write about their trip for Wanderlust.
Four finalists will have their entries published in Wanderlust and receive invitations to the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards in March 2026.
Previous Competitions
THE 2025 NEW TRAVEL WRITER OF THE YEAR WINNER:
Julie Ajdour for ‘Later or Sooner.‘
You can read the winning and shortlisted entries in our 2025 competition here.
Author Jon Lorie answers the question: Why enter travel writing competitions?