Show us your view of Marylebone.
Whether it’s a hidden corner, a familiar street, or a moment that captures the spirit of the area, we want to see Marylebone through your eyes. Enter the Picture Marylebone photo competition for the chance to have your work featured in a public exhibition in Marylebone Station and win great prizes.
Where your photos will be shown
Eleven winning photos will be displayed in a special exhibition celebrating the people, places and moments that make Marylebone unique. Selected entries will also be showcased across Make it Marylebone’s website and social media channels.
Prizes
Adult Photographer Award
Take home a £200 Selfridges gift card, the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to something special.
Young Photographer Award
Enjoy a family day out at Madame Tussauds, followed by a celebratory meal for four at Bill’s Restaurant.
Highly Commended Photographers
Nine photographers will be selected as Highly Commended and have their work displayed in the Marylebone on Display exhibition at Marylebone Station, running from late February to the end of March 2026. The exhibition will feature a total of eleven photographs: the Adult Photographer Award winner, the Young Photographer Award winner, and nine Highly Commended images, each capturing the spirit and character of Marylebone for thousands of daily visitors to enjoy.
Exhibition Information
The Picture Marylebone exhibition will be free to visit with a valid ticket on any Chiltern Railways line, as it will be located behind the barriers on Platform 3 at Marylebone Station. The exhibition and competition are joint funded through Chiltern Railways Community Investment Fund and Baker Street Quarter Partnership.
How to Enter
1. Take a photograph within the Marylebone area, outdoors or inside local restaurants, shops, museums or attractions. (Private spaces such as homes and schools are not eligible.). If you’re unsure about the exact boundaries of Marylebone, please check the map below.
2. Choose your category:
– Adult Category: for entrants over 18 years of age
– Young People’s Category: For entrants under 18 years of age
3. Read the Terms and Conditions
By entering the Picture Marylebone competition, participants agree that submitted photographs may be displayed as part of the exhibition in Marylebone Station during February and March 2026. Entrants also agree that winning and featured imagery may be used in the promotion of the exhibition and related Make it Marylebone activity.
4. Upload your image(s) via the form below.
Please note that you can upload up to three images (JPEG or PNG, max 10MB each), and that all under-18s must have their parent/guardian consent.
FAQ’s
23 October 2025: Competition opens
15 December 2025: Entries close
19 January 2026: Winners notified
17 February 2026: Exhibition installed at Marylebone Station with winners publicly announced
Please follow the following format: Firstname_Surname_Title-of-the-artwork
Yes. It is the photographer’s responsibility to ensure that anyone who is identifiable in a submitted photograph has given their consent to be photographed and for the image to be entered into the competition, displayed publicly and used in related promotional activity.
Yes. Submissions must be appropriate for public display and suitable for all audiences. Images that are offensive, discriminatory, or depict unsafe, unlawful, or inappropriate behaviour will not be accepted. As the exhibition will open in mid-February, photographs with a strong Christmas or seasonal theme are unlikely to be selected. All entries must be original photographs taken by the entrant- AI-generated or heavily computer-altered images are not permitted.
The judging panel is composed of representatives from professional, local, and stakeholder groups to give a balanced perspective:
- Catherine Dormor – University of Westminster
- Gaby Higgs – The St Marylebone Society
- Penny Alexander – Baker Street Quarter Partnership
- Stephen Quinn – Marylebone Association
- Harry Burr – Chiltern Railways
For any further queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us at hello@makeitmarylebone.co.uk.
