Do you dream about escaping to the country for a week, just you and your pen? Arvon offers the time and space to get away and write.

You can take your pick of four beautiful centres spread about the British countryside, and choose from courses that range from novel writing and poetry, to literary translation and writing for musical theatre. Their residential retreats accomodate every level of experience, and are led by leading authors, who in the past have included Simon Armitage, Jim Crace and Ali Smith. 

Find a hideaway somewhere serene here.

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