London Literary Tour With Creative Writing Workshop
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£65
London
Gtr London
1-8
people
price for
1 participant
2
hours
  • • Explore London With An Award Winning Novelist
  • • Visit William Blake's Grave And Hear Street Poetry
  • • Take Part In Rewarding Creative Writing Exercises
or

Why We Love This Unique Experience

Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of literature with a London literary tour and creative writing workshop. Led by an award-winning novelist with a PhD in Creative Writing, this experience is perfect for book lovers and aspiring writers alike. 

During the tour, you'll delve into London's rich literary history, exploring iconic locations that have inspired some of the greatest works of literature. From the cozy bookshops of Bloomsbury to the bustling streets of Dickens' London, you'll walk in the footsteps of literary giants. But this tour is more than just a history lesson. It's an interactive experience that allows you to respond to the environment in creative ways. Through a series of carefully designed writing exercises, you'll have the opportunity to unlock your own creativity and explore your writing potential. Whether you're a seasoned writer looking for inspiration or a complete novice wanting to dip your toes into the world of creative writing, this workshop is tailored to suit all levels of expertise. An award-winning novelist will provide guidance and feedback throughout the workshop, creating an atmosphere of kindness and inclusivity. This intimate and unique workshop experience is designed to inspire and invigorate your passion for writing. By the end of the tour, you'll not only have gained a deeper appreciation for London's literary heritage, but you'll also have developed your own writing skills and techniques. 

Give the gift of creativity and literary exploration with a London literary tour and creative writing workshop. It's the perfect experience for anyone who loves books, storytelling, and the magic of words. 

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Experience Overview:

Blake, Defoe & Street Poetry Workshop

Designed and delivered by an award-winning novelist with a PhD in Creative Writing, these tours use London's rich literary history as a prompt for a series of writing exercises, designed to suit all levels of expertise, from novice to novelist.
The tour combines literary history and anecdotes of the city with readings from major English writers, but it is not a passive experience: you will respond to the environment in creative ways, in an atmosphere of kindness and inclusivity. These intimate and unique workshop seek to inspire and invigorate.

Meeting Point

Bunhill Fields Burial Ground

38 City Rd, London EC1Y 2BG, UK

We meet on the green in Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.
You will need a notebook, at least one pen and an umbrella (just in case!)

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Bunhill Fields

38 City Rd, London, , London, EC1Y 1AU

We meet in Bunhill Fields cemetery, a short walk from Old Street underground. We are introduced to the grave of William Blake and use his visionary poetry as a prompt for our first writing exercise.

30 minutes

Barbican Centre

Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS

Next, we head to The Barbican, discover street poetry and create our own collaborative response.

30 minutes

Church of St. Bartholomew the Great

West Smithfield, Barbican, London, EC1A 9DS

We then follow in the footsteps of Daniel Defoe's Moll Flanders, reading about her criminal adventures in and around Smithfields.

30 minutes

St. Giles Cripplegate

Fore and Wood Streets, London Wall, London, EC2

Our final stop is St Giles' Cripplegate, where our exercises are brought together for a final piece in the extraordinary surroundings of the church, resting place of Defoe and John Milton

30 minutes

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

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London Literary Tour and Writing Workshop

(1 reviews)
London
Gtr London
1-8
people
price for
1 participant
2
hours
  • • Explore London With An Award Winning Novelist
  • • Visit William Blake's Grave And Hear Street Poetry
  • • Take Part In Rewarding Creative Writing Exercises
or

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