Explore the literary landmarks and poetic stories of Marylebone and Soho with anthologist Liz Ison, finishing at the Poetry Pharmacy on Oxford Street.

This guided walk “takes poetry for a walk,” with readings along the way and stories of Lord Byron, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Katherine Mansfield, Dylan Thomas, William Blake, Shakespeare, Shelley, and Oscar Wilde.

Ticket includes:

• 2-hour guided walk with Liz Ison
• Refreshments at the Poetry Pharmacy
• A Poetry Pharmacy bundle: 100 Poems to Grow Your Confidence + Confidence Poetry Pills

Join Nine Arches Press and selecting editor Laurie Bolger to celebrate the launch of Primers Volume Eight with finalists Carl Alexandersson, Rachel Jeffcoat, and Olivia Tuck.

Selected from hundreds of anonymous submissions to the 2025 Primers scheme, these three emerging poets showcase exciting new voices in contemporary poetry.

Enjoy readings, refreshments, and cake as we celebrate the publication of their debut collections.

Start your morning with a burst of creativity at the Poetry Pharmacy London! Join poet Laurie Bolger for a relaxed, playful session of free flow writing in our lush first-floor space on Oxford Street.All stationery and tea are provided - just bring yourself and your imagination. Newbies very welcome; no experience needed!

* Please note: this event takes place within the open Lush Oxford Street store, so some background noise is to be expected.

Join Liz Ison on a journey of exploration through literary St James's, uncovering the hidden histories and stories of London’s writers and poets.

We’ll be bringing poetry and literature off the bookshelves and outside by spending time in one of the capital’s most beautiful parks, St James's Park, seeing how the combined power of poetry and parks can help us to relax and unwind, before further literary wanderings through the districts of St James's and Piccadilly, ending up at the Poetry Pharmacy in Oxford Street.

Finishing at the Poetry Pharmacy for tea and cake and a goody bag! This will include a copy of 100 Poems to Help you Relax, and your own bottle of Relax pills