Wandering Words Poems

Illustration featuring "Wandering Words Competition" text over floral and leaf background

Wandering Words was a poetry trail through Saltaire and Shipley in July 2025, curated by Rhubarb Writers as part of Bradford’s UK City of Culture celebrations.

25 poems selected from over 120 competition entries by adults, teens and children were displayed in shop windows and public spaces across town. A huge thank you to all the businesses and community spaces that helped make this happen!

Now the trail is over, you can read all 25 winning entries at the links below. You can also read a write up in the Bradford Telegraph & Argus.

Read the winning poems

Free writing resources

You can still browse or download the free writing resources from the competition.