Marking the publication of Martin Johns’ latest poetry pamphlet journeying through the seasons at Quinton Old Rectory garden, join us for a very special launch event
A creative and practical poetry writing workshop in an inspiring setting with poet Martin Johns
Join us for a unique garden tour entwining the history and ethos of the garden with nature poetry and readings. A meditative and enjoyable afternoon, rounded off with tea and home-made cake
A poetry writing workshop in an inspiring setting with poet in residence Martin Johns
Join us for a unique garden tour entwining the history and ethos of the garden with nature poetry and readings
A unique opportunity to join an hour long reading by former poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy in a beautiful garden setting, followed by a collection of poets to round the day off in style. Join us for an evening of inspiration and celebration
Your chance to take to the poetry stage…read a poem you’ve written, or perform your favourite poem. Bring energy and enthusiasm, no performance experience required!
NB: this is a FREE event, open to ticket holders of the Poetry Writing Workshop OR the Gala Night
A poetry writing workshop with poet and facilitator Jane Commane in an inspiring setting; come and awaken your creativity
Four poets, one marquee, oodles of inspiration
The first event in our packed festival programme for the Saturday, join us for a creatively themed yoga class, with an optional outdoor swim to round off the morning
Food eaten outdoors always tastes even better, right? Have a look at our festival food menu and be sure to pre-order!
Our weekend begins here. An evening concert of songs referencing nature and literature entwined with poetry to start our three day celebration of poetry on a high
Our festival closes with an event aimed at children. There’ll be a performance of poems taken from Robert Macfarlane’s “The Lost Words” collection of nature poems, following which we’ll have some arts and crafts activities inspired by the poetry.
Following the excitement of the previous day, take time out for some reflection on poetry, words and connection on the longest day of 2020.
Our headline event, featuring readings from the unparalleled Carol Ann Duffy and guests with time to enjoy the gardens before and after the poetry.
We’re thrilled to be joined for the festival by Annie Collins, an accredited trainer, facilitator, supervisor and artist and founder of Art as Medicine.
We’ll be stimulating our creativity with an enlivening yoga session in the poetry marquee, followed by an outdoor meditation absorbing the garden’s energies as the Summer solstice approaches.
Join us for a relaxed evening of poetic celebration as members of the audience take to the stage to perform their favourite poem in the poetry marquee.
We’ll be joined by our garden Laureate David Oram the Lyrcial Dancer and a jazz band for an opening night to remember.
