Romance Writing Festival. Saturday 3rd October, Marsham Court Hotel. Details here.
Free family-friendly Poetry Performances,
Workshops and Activities
Come along to our open-air Poetry Promenade, featuring poetry performances, workshops, displays and activities - all for FREE.
Lower Gardens, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th April 2027.
What we'll be doing - and how you can get involved
Are you a poet or dabbling in poetry? Then there will be lots on offer during the weekend.
And if you'd like to get involved, fill in the form below!
Poetry Performances
Curated by Kim West, the Picnic Park Deli will host live performances from an eclectic range of poets.
Poetry Activities
Street entertainment and activities to inspire your poetry writing
Workshops
The bandstand in the Lower Gardens will host free, family-friendly poetry workshops on Saturday only
Poetry Corner
Open mic stage, like Hyde Park's Speaker's Corner, where poets can put their name down on the day for a 15-min performance.
Promenade
The open-air gallery by the aviary will have displays, poetry stalls and poetry activities. A select number of stalls are available to hire.
Wind Phone
Pick up the phone, dial a number and speak the words left unsaid - and let the wind carry them away.
Apply to be involved in our Poetry Promenade
Deadline for submissions - 31st October 2026.
We pay for poetry performances, workshops and activities. Exact fees will be determined following funding decisions