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Woodland Words Festival
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Date & Time
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
19:30
Venue
Barn, Sawmill Yard
Wytham Woods, Oxford OX2 8QQ
Tickets
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Celebrate literature and nature at the enchanting Woodland Words Festival.
Why you should come
AI-powered• Join Mark Haddon as he discusses his memoir, 'Leaving Home'
• Explore poetry with Penny Boxall in a hands-on workshop
• Experience a Science and Poetry Walk with Nigel Fisher
Event Highlights
- •A week of engaging workshops and talks
- •Featuring renowned authors and former writers in residence
- •Unique blend of nature and literature
Speakers
Alice Little
Former Writer in Residence
Penny Boxall
Former Writer in Residence
Sarah Watkinson
Former Writer in Residence
Mark Haddon
Author
Will Fiennes
Interviewer
Nigel Fisher
Woods Conservator
Charlie Lee-Potter
Former Writer in Residence
Programme
19:30-21:00
Workshop: ghosts in the woods
19:30-21:00
Workshop: Decomposing Poems
19:30-21:00
Woodland Writing Showcase
19:30-21:00
Mark Haddon on his new memoir
15:00-16:30
Science and Poetry Walk
What to bring / Requirements
- •Minimum age 8; children must be accompanied by an adult
Organized by: Wytham Woods
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