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Creative Writing Workshops | A Year at Blickling: Being with the Winter

Create prose and poetry inspired by Winter at Blickling Estate. A series of creative writing workshops, with tickets covering all three sessions.

  • Booking essential

Join poet and creative writing teacher Jonathan Ward to create your own poetry and prose inspired by the winter at Blickling.

A series of three creative writing workshops, each of which will involve a short walk and writing outside on the Estate. Sessions will also include some readings of winter-themed literature and time for writing, reflection and sharing.

A short feedback email will be provided on one piece of writing per session. Beginners and more experienced writers are all welcome.

Please bring appropriate clothing and a notebook and pen. Time spent outdoors will vary depending on the weather. There will be a 45 minute break for lunch.

Sessions will take place Tuesdays 10 December 2024, 7 January, and 4 February 2025, 10am - 3pm. Tickets include all three sessions.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Members and non-members£90.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

This event is for over 18s.

Meeting point

When you arrive, please go to the welcome team in the estate barn near the main car park.

What to bring and wear

Wear clothing suitable for walking around the Estate. Sturdy footwear and weather appropriate items. Please also bring a notebook and pen.

Accessibility

The indoor space for this workshop is on the first floor without lift access. The workshops will also involve walks in the parkland.

Other

Please note that normal car parking charges apply for this event. Car parking is free for National Trust members.

Contact info

Blickling Estate

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