This year's BBC 500 Words competition is open for entries!

News 12.10.2026

This year's 500 Words competition is now open for entries! Children have until 9pm on 6 November to enter their stories.

The competition celebrates children's creativity and imagination, encouraging children from across the UK to create an original story in 500 words or fewer. 

There are two age categories: 5-7 and 8-11 year-olds.

Visit the BBC's 500 words website to find out more.

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