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May 2026
May 30 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Guided Walk
  • Partner Event
  • Poetry

Purfleet Poems in the Garden

Rachel Morgan

A gentle poetry walk and creative afternoon exploring place, plants and stories in Purfleet. Read more

June 2026
June 20 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Open Mic
  • FREE
  • Poetry

Art:Up! Homecoming Poetry Reading And Open Mic

Clacton

The final instalment of the Art:Up! This collaborative poetry project has seen more than fifty poets get together and share new poetry since launching at the 2025 Essex Book Festival. Come along to the finale event and support diverse voices from around the county. Read more

June 27 - June 28
  • Essex Writers House
  • FREE
  • Poetry

A Poet in Every Port with the mobile National Poetry Library

Essex Writers House

The mobile National Poetry Library is coming to Southend-on-Sea. Be prepared for a mini programme of weekend activity for all ages to enjoy, with the opportunity to contribute prose, poetry and words to the Mobile Poetry Library. Read more

June 27 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Partner Event
  • Poetry

Ditty Bag on the Road

Rebecca Leek

Harlow-born writer Rebecca Leek will be hosting a showcase of poetry in Harlow Museum’s Walled Gardens, inviting other poets to collaborate in a mixed session. Expect different voices, a celebration of words, and fresh poems to enjoy. Read more