Hestercombe Haiku – An Autumn Poetry Walk
Participants take a gentle, guided walk through Hestercombe’s formal gardens to observe small details and spark creative ideas through short writing exercises. Afterward, the group gathers inside the house to transform notes into simple, striking haiku poems. The session is led by author and creative writing tutor Jo Middleton and requires no prior writing background.
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- No previous writing experience is required to participate, just curiosity and a willingness to give it a go.
- Use the postcode TA2 8LQ for sat nav directions when traveling to Hestercombe.
- Hestercombe is a fully cashless venue, accepting only contactless, debit or credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior poetry experience to participate?
No previous experience is needed, only curiosity and a willingness to give writing a try.
Who leads the poetry walk?
The walk is led by Somerset-based author and creative writing tutor Jo Middleton.
What happens during the workshop?
You will take a guided stroll through the formal gardens doing short writing exercises to capture details, then head into the house to shape your notes into haiku poems.
Are dogs allowed at Hestercombe?
Dogs are welcome on a lead throughout the gardens, plant centre, bookshop, and Hestercombe House.
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