We are now looking for schools and venues across the country to host a regional heat in November, December 2025 or January 2026. If you are interested in hosting a heat, please fill out the form below.

The form will close on Sunday 15 June 2025. Successful applicants will be contacted by the end of June. 

We will be taking into consideration the following things:

• Location of your heat
• The success of any previous heats you have hosted
• Your ability to supply judges

If you have any questions please email greatdebate@history.org.uk

The 2026 question

How important are personal and public records as evidence for explaining the story, or stories, of your local area?