Hosts the 2026 Wainwright Prizes
Henry hosted the awards ceremony at Elmley Nature Reserve in Kent, bringing together the writers and illustrators recognised by the nature and conservation prizes.
wainwrightprize.comRead the ceremony announcementHenry Bird is a baker and Times journalist, known for his 2019 Bake Off run and his writing about nature, conservation and the news.
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Henry hosted the awards ceremony at Elmley Nature Reserve in Kent, bringing together the writers and illustrators recognised by the nature and conservation prizes.
wainwrightprize.comRead the ceremony announcementThe Wainwright Prize announced Henry as its 2026 host. In an accompanying interview, he talked about nature books, noticing wildlife and finding hope through conservation reporting.
wainwrightprize.comRead Henry’s host interviewHenry returned for part two of his guest special on the podcast hosted by fellow Bake Off alumni David Atherton and Michael Chakraverty.
Henry joined David Atherton and Michael Chakraverty for the first instalment of a two-part guest special, titled “henry bird special part 1 (oh balls)”.
Henry posted about his Times piece on hiking Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Yr Wyddfa. He described a challenge involving a borrowed Polestar 3 and charging points powered by renewable energy.
instagram.comRead Henry’s Three Peaks postFollow Henry for baking, nature and his latest writing.
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