This year’s theme is Wonder, exploring nature, climate science and hope. It’s a theme that feels close to home for us, as we continue to explore how our area can grow, adapt and find new ways to inspire the people who work, live and visit here.

Last year saw inspiring poems from City Bridge Foundation displayed on screens across London Bridge, alongside a visit from Poetry Takeaway and a playful workshop with John Hegley at the Unicorn Theatre. This year, we’re keeping that spirit alive with two events for the community to enjoy.

Join us for Playing with Words, a chance to explore language and creativity together. Find out more and book here.

Poetry Takeaway also returns to London Bridge, bringing spontaneous, personal poetry straight to the street. Find out more here.

Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or just curious to see what Wonder means to us this year, come along and be part of it.

Poetry fans can also look forward to a workshop with John Hegley in November, hosted at the Museum of Life Sciences. It falls outside National Poetry Day itself, but it’s not one to miss. Find out more and book here.