Pool your favourite science facts, comb through STEMM-inspired writing prompts, and use your best words to craft the ultimate family poem.
Bring the grown-ups, whether it’s nature-mad Dad or poem-fanatic Gran, to play, chat, and create as a family. No spelling or grammar skills needed!
Recommended for ages 5+ but younger siblings welcome.
Co-programmed by National Centre for Writing and Norwich Science Festival
Daisy Henwood
Daisy Henwood is a writer, and co-director of TOAST Poetry. TOAST brings great poetry to audiences of all ages, from kids’ events, to writing workshops, big shows, to tiny performances — it’s always poetry, but not as you know it.
Daisy writes about history, science, and the natural world, and uses these themes in delivering writing workshops to people aged 5-95 for organisations like the Norfolk Museums Trust, the Norfolk and Norwich Festival, and the National Centre for Writing. She has a PhD in environmental literature from UEA.
Image © Katherine Mager
Plan your visit
National Centre for Writing is located in the heart of Norwich city centre by the river, and is easily accessible by foot and by public transport. Plan your visit with our guide to the local area, including transport and nearby attractions, as well as full details on accessibility on site.
Accessibility
We want to ensure that Dragon Hall is open and accessible for all. It is largely wheelchair accessible and is equipped with two raising platform lifts, disabled access toilets, hearing loop facilities and some dimmable lighting. Click below for details on parking, access into the building, a breakdown of terrain, facilities, and more.
Box office & shop
Our box office and shop is located within the entrance space of Dragon Hall. Visit us between 10am–3pm on Sundays & Mondays. Payment by card only. Outside of these hours, book online via the website or call us at 01603 877177.
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Monday 26 October – Tuesday 16 February
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