
Write & Shine: Creative Writing Workshops
Key information
23 September - 4 November, 7:30am - 9:30am
Paid
Hyde Park
Kensington Gardens
Brompton Cemetery
Music, Arts & Culture
Nature
Start your day with a burst of creativity!
Join Write & Shine for a series of early morning creative writing workshops in the Royal Parks this Autumn.
What to expect:
- Be guided by writer Gemma Seltzer through a range of creative writing exercises to prompt new ideas, poems, stories and life writing.
- Explore the Park(s) with a guided walk. Avoid the hustle and bustle of the crowds by discovering these stunning green spaces in the morning light.
- There are 3 sessions taking place in Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and Brompton Cemetery. Enjoy one session for £40 or all 3 for £100.
- Ticket price includes entry to the workshop, coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries!

Further Details & Times
Explore three of the beautiful Royal Parks and draw out the similarities and contrasts between these unique spaces with different poems and creative exercises at each session. Join one session for £40 or all three for £100.
You won't be expected to share your writing, which offers great freedom and encourages all kinds of fascinating ideas to emerge.
Date |
Time |
Park |
Saturday 23 September | 7:30am - 9:30am | Hyde Park |
Saturday 14 October | 7:30am - 9:30am | Kensington Gardens |
Saturday 4 November | 7:30am - 9:30am | Brompton Cemetery |
For more information or any queries please call or email Public Programmes on 0300 061 2255 or publicprogrammes@royalparks.org.uk. Find out more about Write & Shine at: www.write-and-shine.com.
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