Writing Competition Deadline - 15th August 2025. Submit your entry now!
Write without the distractions of home in our nurturing writing retreat
Three days of writing, workshops, writing experts on tap and activities, all designed to improve the quality of your writing and get your word count up.
The Bournemouth Writing Sanctuary is perfect if you are writing fiction novels, whether you're just starting out, in the middle or nearing the end of your manuscript, this three-day writing escape offers a dedicated space to write with intention, get expert guidance from industry professionals, and connect with fellow writers.
PLUS! Book in a 15-minute 1-2-1 session with our writing experts or come for the day. Gift vouchers available!
Our Three Day Programme
Friday 16th to Sunday 18th January 2026
Only £399 for all three days
£399 includes:
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The full experience of the Bournemouth Writing Sanctuary for all 3 days to hone and improve your writing and get your word count up.
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Expert-led writing workshops, focusing on a specific area of writing.
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Limited numbers for a personalised service.
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Expert support from four writing professionals.
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Buffet lunch, drinks and refreshments during the three days.
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Friday night dinner.
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Guaranteed entry to the Saturday networking/launch event.
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Pay in full or contact us about spreading payments.
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Only 15 spaces available.
Accommodation is NOT included so you can decide where you'd like to stay and how much you'd like to spend. We can help advise you on the many differing accommodation options that Bournemouth has to offer to suit your budget.
Only want to write? Daily passes available
If you are only looking for a quiet space to write surrounded by other writers, then we can offer a limited number of places in the sanctuary on each day. Choose which day you'd like to attend.
£65 includes:
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One day at Patch for you to focus on writing without the distractions from home.
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Buffet lunch, drinks and refreshments.
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Guaranteed manuscript, synopsis or first chapters critique by Dominic Wong.
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Only 10 slots available per day.
This ticket does NOT include access to the workshops or dinner. We cannot guarantee access to the writing experts with this ticket.
1-2-1 sessions with our writing professionals
Book in a 15-minute 1-2-1 session to get personalised, direct feedback from our writing experts. Send in up to 500 words in advance and have a face-to-face chat to discuss improvements, critiques, where it fits in the market or tips on how to take your words to the next level. Only 9 slots available per day.
15-minute sessions throughout the afternoon on each of the three days. You do not need a Sanctuary ticket to book a 1-2-1 session.
Photos from our June 2025 Writing Sanctuary
Location
Our sanctuary will be at Patch, on the 1st floor of Bobbys - right in the centre of Bournemouth
Easily accessible by multiple bus route, as well as lots of nearby (paid) parking. Bournemouth Train Station is approximately a 20 minute walk.
Dinner will be in an independent local restaurant within a ten-minute walk of Patch.
Bournemouth has an abundance of accommodation, with lots of hotels, guest houses and AirBnBs to choose from to suit all ranges of budgets. Contact us if you'd like recommendations or help finding the right place to stay (free service).
Writing Professionals
Experts on tap to help you with your words
Further experts to be confirmed
