Enter the competition either by using the online process (Enter Online) or printing out an entry form and sending it together with a hardcopy version of your poem by post (Enter Offline).

Payment is by PayPal, credit or debit card online or by posted cheque. Click here to see entry fees.

PayPal and Stripe are well-established online payment methods with excellent security procedures in place. When you make payment by credit or debit card none of your account details will be given to The Bedford Competition. The transaction is handled using only the online banking system.

If you are from outside the UK, use the online entry method only. PayPal will handle payment in your local currency.

Please read the rules carefully as entries that do not comply will be disqualified.