Join Poet Laureate Simon Armitage for an unmissable poetry reading

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Oswald's Grasmere
St Oswald's Church Church Stile Grasmere, LA22 9SW, United Kingdom

Simon Armitage is Professor of Poetry at the University of Leeds. A recipient of numerous prizes and awards, his collections include Magnetic Field (2020), Never Good with Horses (2023), Blossomise (2024) and Dwell (2025).
There will be a book signing following the reading. Books and drinks will be on sale throughout the event.
Doors open 6.30pm; event start time 7.30pm.
Access: for tickets and more information, visit wordsworth.org.uk
For those experiencing financial hardship who would otherwise be unable to attend, five free tickets are available on a first come, first served basis - no questions asked.
Accompanying carers / personal assistants are admitted free of charge; please select the ‘1 Adult plus Free Carer / Personal Assistant’ option when making a booking.
If you have additional access queries please get in touch at [email protected] and we will do our best to help (photo Paul Stuart Photography Ltd).

St Oswald's Grasmere

A very warm "Welcome!" to St Oswald's Church, Grasmere

We are in the heart of the central Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. St Oswald's is a medieval church on a 7th century site - a sacred place of prayer and celebration since the earliest days of christianity in northern Britain. William Wordsworth with his wife Mary and sister Dorothy Wordsworth rest in our churchyard along with their family and villagers. 

Locals and visitors "belong" here, both for quiet reflection and the joy of communal worship and music on Sundays and festivals. 

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Rev Lawrence Basham - Rector

St Oswald`s
Church Stile
Grasmere
Cumbria

LA22 9SW
Lawrence Basham - Rector
07891 001592

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Join Poet Laureate Simon Armitage for an unmissable poetry reading

for 1 hour, 30 mins
St Oswald's Grasmere
St Oswald's Church Church Stile Grasmere, LA22 9SW, United Kingdom

Simon Armitage is Professor of Poetry at the University of Leeds. A recipient of numerous prizes and awards, his collections include Magnetic Field (2020), Never Good with Horses (2023), Blossomise (2024) and Dwell (2025).
There will be a book signing following the reading. Books and drinks will be on sale throughout the event.
Doors open 6.30pm; event start time 7.30pm.
Access: for tickets and more information, visit wordsworth.org.uk
For those experiencing financial hardship who would otherwise be unable to attend, five free tickets are available on a first come, first served basis - no questions asked.
Accompanying carers / personal assistants are admitted free of charge; please select the ‘1 Adult plus Free Carer / Personal Assistant’ option when making a booking.
If you have additional access queries please get in touch at [email protected] and we will do our best to help (photo Paul Stuart Photography Ltd).

Safeguarding

The Church of England, its archbishops, bishops, clergy and leaders are committed to safeguarding as an integral part of the life and ministry of the Church.

We will promote the welfare of children, young people and adults and protect them from harm.

The Parish Safeguarding Officer is Mrs Anne Rawcliffe at [email protected] The Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser is Joanna Van Lachertop on 07458016884 or [email protected]

Parish Safeguarding Handbook

St Oswald's Grasmere Charity No. 1181346