The first hybrid Kendal Poetry Festival – with all events taking place in the heart of Kendal and on your screen!

In its fifth year, the festival will welcome some of the most exciting poets and artists we could find throughout the UK – and beyond.

The extraordinary ‘Painting the Poets’ exhibition by Clae Eastgate, and introducing the first Children’s Poetry Strand with a full day of events for younger audiences. There will be plenty of opportunities to get involved in the open mics, workshops and daily writing hours.