Patterdale Joint Creative Writing Retreat

Boys and Girls in Years 7 to 12 visited Patterdale Hall during the February half term to participate in a creative writing retreat. During their stay, they participated in poetry and prose workshops facilitated by experienced writers, drawing inspiration from the stunning natural surroundings of the area, including visits to Aira Force and Dove Cottage.

The young people's passion for writing and their remarkable talent shine through in the pieces they have produced. We are incredibly proud to present two anthologies, one of poetry and one of story extracts, that showcase the creativity, imagination, and skill of these young writers. We invite you to immerse yourself in their works and be inspired by the next generation of literary voices.

Sixth Form students elected the title of the 2023 Patterdale anthology from themes and ideas that arose in their work over the course of the residential. You can read their work here and here.