Surrey 
Poet Laureateship

Two unforgettable days. Four extraordinary headline performances. Hundreds of conversations, poems, ideas and creative moments. Surrey’s Big Poetry Weekend brought poetry to life in Egham, and proved there is a huge appetite for poetry, creativity and community across the county. For two incredible days, on 1 and 2 August 2026, the Surrey Poet Laureateship threw open the doors of Egham Literary Institute to welcome audiences for the very first Surrey’s Big Poetry Weekend - an ambitious new...

Historic National Trust property becomes home to Surrey Poet Laureateship's newest creative community, bringing poetry, heritage and the Surrey Hills together. The Surrey Poet Laureateship is delighted to celebrate the successful launch of its newest Poetry Hub at Leith Hill Place, marking an exciting milestone for the organisation as its first-ever hub hosted in partnership with a National Trust property. Held within the historic former home of composer Ralph Vaughan Williams and surrounded...

From hidden treasures and heartfelt poetry to community celebrations across the county, Surrey Poet Laureateship was proud to play its part in this year’s unforgettable Surrey Day celebrations. Mark Carter DL, Vice Lord-Lieutenant HH Judge Robert Fraser MVO DL, High Sherrif of Surrey Joosje Hamilton DL, Surrey Poet Laureate Adam Gary, Chair of Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum Neelam Devesher MBE DL, Chair of Visit Surrey Christine Howard DL. On Saturday, Surrey came alive in celebration as...