See the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition in Berkshire

The world’s finest nature images are revealed as Wildlife Photographer of the Year returns to The Base Greenham this spring.

Stories and species from around the world are in focus at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition when it comes to The Base in Greenham from Sunday 27 February 2026.

Now in its 61st year and on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, it features some of the most exceptional nature photography taken today from across the globe.

The exhibition shines a light on powerful and fascinating images that capture hidden animal behaviour, spectacular species, and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.

This year’s competition attracted over 60,000 entries from photographers of all ages and experience levels from 113 countries and territories. Entries were judged on their creativity, originality, and technical excellence by an international panel of industry experts.

Kathy Moran, Chair of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Jury, says: “This preview presents just a small insight into the 100 awe-inspiring, impactful and moving images in store for visitors to our exhibition in October.

As an advocate for the power of photography, there is nothing more rewarding or moving than seeing our relationship to the natural world, in all its complexity and splendour, shared on the world’s biggest platform for wildlife photography.”

Families are invited to get involved through an engaging programme of workshops designed to inspire creativity and curiosity – sing, move and explore together at Songs and Stories in The Gallery on Saturday 7 and Thursday 19 March, Thursday 2 Saturday 11 April, while budding young makers can sculpt imaginative creatures in Wildlife Clay Animals on Saturday 21 March with ceramicist Susie Oates.

For adults looking to get creative or enjoy inspiring evenings out, The Base offers a rich programme of talks, workshops and Gallery Lates.

Photographer Hannah Gamble leads Master the Art of iPhone Photography on Saturday 14 March and Saturday 18 April, blending exhibition-based learning with guided outdoor practice on Greenham Common.

Those interested in ideas, discussion and contemporary culture can enjoy evening events including Poetry Open Mic Night on Thursday 19 March, alongside expert-led talks such as WPY61 in Focus on Thursday 5 March and Strictly Nature on Thursday 23 April, with photographer Simon Booker.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition tickets are free to Base Pass holders. Full price tickets cost £11.20pp; £9.50 concession; £9pp in groups of 10+; £7 under-16s; and free for under-5s.

To find out more about the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at The Base Greenham, or any of the exhibition themed workshops and events, visit thebasegreenham.co.uk.

Image © Amit Eshel, Bence Mate, Kesshav Vikram, Parham Pourahman, Simone Baumeister and Tinnapat Netcharussaeng.

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