How to find the Abbey

Train: Didcot Parkway is on the main line from London Paddington to Oxford, Bristol & South Wales. The station is 3 miles from the Abbey, taxis are available at 01235 512 345 or 10235 512 121.

Bus: 32 Thames Transit from Oxford and Didcot. Telephone for details on 01865 727 000/722 250.

Road: Close to B4106 from Didcot, a diagram map will be supplied following booking.

Parking available at the Guest House.

 

How to Book

Places can be secured with a deposit of £30.

Prices:

The Early Booking Rate is applicable up to one month before the event

Early Booking Rate

Standard Rate

Non-residential

£90

£100

Residential - Shared room

£115

£125

Residential - Single room

£145

£155

Concessions for places in SHARED accommodation:

Residents of Greater London - £100.00 Early Booking Rate

There are a limited number of places at a special rate of £90.00 for UK-wide residents who are full-time students, pensioners or unwaged and in receipt of benefit

 

The RESIDENTIAL prices include:

all individual tuition, master-classes, workshops and readings;

two nights accommodation

the following meals: breakfast & lunch on Saturday & Sunday.

The price does not include: travel to the Abbey or supper 

 

The NON-RESIDENTIAL prices include:

all individual tuition, master-classes, workshops and readings;

lunch on Saturday & Sunday.

The price does not include: accommodation, travel to the Abbey or supper  

 

It is expected that participants will bring their own writing materials. No responsibility can be accepted by the Abbey for typewriters, laptops and so on.

Click for a booking form. To secure your place, please print it our and send it with a deposit of £30 per person. The balance must be paid in full by one calendar month before the course, or at the time of booking, whichever is the later.

Cancellations: should you wish to cancel following booking, we will offer your place to others. If we are able to re-sell your place, we will return the fee you have paid.

Places may be available on a standby basis for students and the registered unemployed at a reduced price. To discuss this, please contact Blue Nose at bluenose@athelstan.netkonect.co.uk

Poetry at the Abbey and the Blue Nose Poets are supported by the London Arts Board.

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