Photo competition winners and exhibition dates announced

Our centenary photo competition has resulted in a stunning collection of photographs showcasing the beauty and value of Cheshire’s countryside and the importance of protecting it.Discover all of the winning and runners-up photographs here:

https://www.cprecheshire.org.uk/about-us/news-backup/cheshire-photography-competition-winners/

The winners

The winning photographs were selected by award-winning photojournalist Howard Barlow, who praised the quality, composition and atmosphere of the entries.

Age 18+

Overall winner: Hob Hey Wood (Frodsham), Paul Downey.

Age : 13-17

Overall Winner: A Dunnock enjoying the sun (Wimslow), Oliver Farley.

See the winning photographs in print

The winning and runner-up entries are featured in September’s Cheshire Life magazine (thank you Cheshire Life!)

See the  photographs first hand

Our autumn exhibition tour offers an opportunity to see these remarkable photographs in person and experience the beauty of Cheshire through the eyes of the photographers who captured it.

PLATFORM:Gallery, Crewe
6–31 October 2026

Storyhouse, Chester
5–17 November 2026

Macclesfield Library
1–11 December 2026