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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

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About this event

Celebrate literature and nature at the enchanting Woodland Words Festival.

Why you should come

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• 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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