diff --git a/website/search/models.py b/website/search/models.py
index 406b06d..56c96f8 100644
--- a/website/search/models.py
+++ b/website/search/models.py
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ class SearchPage(BaseContentMixin, BasePage):  # type: ignore[misc]
 
         if serializer.is_valid():
             search_query = serializer.validated_data["q"]
+            context["search_query"] = search_query
             filters, query = parse_query_string(search_query)
             Query.get(search_query).add_hit()
             pages = self.get_search_pages().search(query)
diff --git a/website/search/templates/search/search_page.html b/website/search/templates/search/search_page.html
index e64576c..d45c284 100644
--- a/website/search/templates/search/search_page.html
+++ b/website/search/templates/search/search_page.html
@@ -10,6 +10,12 @@
   </section>
 {% endif %}
 
+<section class="container">
+  <form>
+    <input type="search" name="q" placeholder="Search" value="{{ search_query }}"/>
+  </form>
+</section>
+
 <section class="container">
   {% if initial %}
     <p>Enter search terms</p>