A Margate based weekend retreat to write. relax & reconnect to your creativity led by writer Laurie Bolger. All levels welcome.

A Margate based weekend retreat to write. relax & reconnect to your creativity led by writer Laurie Bolger. All levels welcome 🌊🥘🥰📚✍️🧘🏻‍♀️

Creative Writing Retreat 2026 with The Creative Writing Breakfast Club

A Margate based weekend retreat to write. relax & reconnect to your creativity led by writer Laurie Bolger. All levels welcome.

Join us for the most delicious weekend of writing & making all on the beautiful Kent Coast. Your ticket will include all materials, food & beautiful accommodation. Rooms are shared but vibes are warm.

Beautiful Food included

A goodie bag of stationary & treats

Poetry in Pyjamas Session

2 morning writing workshops

2 craft activities

Optional Massage & Yoga

Hosted by Poet Laurie Bolger you will be in safe hands. Everyone Welcome & no experience needed.

Friday 6th - Sunday 8th November 2026

See you there team!!

Laurie xx

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“If you ever want a cosy, creative, calming place to explore writing, Laurie's sessions are just perfection…”

Breakfast Club Scribbler 2025

Laurie is a London-based writer and founder of The Creative Writing Breakfast Club. Her work has been featured at Glastonbury Festival, Roundhouse, Tate, Sky Arts and BBC platforms, and she was shortlisted for Young Poet Laureate for London. Winner of The Moth Poetry Prize and shortlisted for the Sylvia Plath, Bridport and Forward Prizes Laurie has over a decade of experience leading creative workshops that celebrate individuality and community. She has collaborated with Google, Liberty, Choose Love and Mind UK, among others. Her books include Makeover (The Emma Press), Spin (The Poetry Business) and Lady (Nine Arches Press), exploring resilience, love, and working-class identity.

www.lauriebolger.com | Instagram @lauriebolger_ | Twitter @lauriebolger

“a poster girl for how to write a poem”

Under the Radar

“If I could jump inside her poems I would…I imagine it’d be lovely & warm in there”

Hollie McNish

FAQ's

What meals are included?

You will have 2 delicious dinners, 2 brunches and afternoon snacks and treats too. Tea & coffee is also included.

Can you cater for dietary requirements?

Yes! All meals across the weekend are vegetarian. Just let us know any additional dietary requirements by filling in the free text box/emailing after you book and we will ensure you are covered. We cannot eliminate all traces of nuts from the meals though.

What time can we arrive?

Check in is from 3pm on Friday and check out is at 1pm on Sunday

Can I share a room with my friend?

Yes, subject to availability. Please book individual tickets; we will send you a confirmation email afterward. Once you receive that please respond with your name & your friend's name, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Is the house accessible?

It is a Victorian terraced home so unfortunately not. There is no lift. There are 2 bedrooms on the 1st floor that can be requested for anyone with mobility requirements; however, please note that there are stairs throughout.

Can we have an ensuite bathroom?

Sadly not. However, the house has 4 shared bathrooms with power showers & a roll top bath.

What else can we do whilst there?

The house has a courtyard garden with hot tub for your downtime, and it is also only a 5 minute walk from Margate town.

How do we get there?

Trains to Margate run regularly and take only 1.5 hours from London. The venue is short walk from the station.

Is there parking?

Sadly not but check out Just Park for local options

Booking & Cancellation

Once you’ve booked your spot, the following applies:

6+ months before the retreat: Full refund minus the booking fee

3–6 months before: 50% refund minus the booking fee

Less than 3 months: No refund

If you can’t make it within 3 months, we’ll do our best to resell your place. If we can you’ll get your money back minus a small admin fee. You’re also welcome to transfer your spot to someone else (just check with us first) if not the booking is non-refundable.

If we ever need to cancel or make big changes you’ll be offered a full refund minud your booking fee or the option to move to another retreat.

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