Lumb Bank is back and more inspiring than ever! Transformed after months of careful redevelopment, our creative writing house in Yorkshire is reopening its doors.
We're offering a rich mix of writing courses at Lumb Bank, including new 4-Day Short Courses at a lower cost. We're also introducing some untutored retreats with no cooking required, giving you time and space to focus entirely on your writing. Whether you're just starting out or deep in a project, there's something here for you.
A taste of what's coming up at Lumb Bank in 2025:
Writers' Retreat at Lumb Bank: Time and space to write, 4-9 August and 3-8 November
Writing Real Life with Christie Watson, Alexander Masters & Sarfraz Manzoor, 1-6 September
4-Day Short Course: Life Writing with Adelle Stripe & Jenni Fagan, 3-6 October.
Shaping stories with Anthony McGowan, Kassia St Clair & Richard Beard, 24-29 November
Advanced Poetry | Breathing new life into tradition with Claire Pollard, Rory Waterman & Caleb Klaces, 15-20 September
Starting to Write Fiction and Poetry | Building creative momentum with Rosie Garland, Sean Lusk & Inua Ellams, 8-13 December
Transform your novel in progress* with Eliza Clark, Julia Armfield & Okechukwu Nzelu, 18-23 August
Novel in Progress | How to write what you mean to say with A.L. Kennedy, Jarred McGinnis & Abi Daré, 27 October-1 November
Finding your voice with Lisa Harding, Cynan Jones & Louise Doughty, 1-6 December
Comedy Writing | Serious fun with Sarah Morgan, John-Luke Roberts & Nick Doody, 15-20 December
Explore the full programme here