Literary Sunday

Celebrating our Heritage!

Sept 7th - Sept 15th

Immerse yourself in a captivating lineup of writing and book events at Maker Heights, as part of England's largest festival of history and culture, Heritage Open Days. We have three events on Sunday 15th September: two ‘meet the authors’ book events themed around Cornish writing and landscape, plus a sunday morning writing workshop.

All events are free - please visit our Heritage Open Days Linktree to book for free ticketed events.

Full event listings below.

You can also download the poster or programme.

Writing Workshop at Maker Heights

Aerial view of lush green landscape with a coastal bay and small village. The scene includes a large building, tents, cars, and boats on the water. Hills and forests surround the area, with a clear sky and a distant ship visible.
Person smiling near campfire in forest, wearing winter clothing

Inspired by the protected landscape in Cornwall, Maker Heights offers some of the most special geography, geology, flora and fauna in the county. Take part in this hands-on workshop at Maker Heights. The workshop will be lead by Plymouth's Young City Laureate 2023-24: Mimi Jones. Mimi will be taking you through the Cornish Landscape and diving into our connection with nature, memory, and home.

Please meet us at the Visitor Centre where we will then walk around the site and take breaks to write. Please where sensible footwear and prepare yourself for uneven terrain. Bring layers, a coat and walking boots, just in case the weather turns on us! Come prepared to write, share, and learn in a supportive environment. See you there!
Sun 15th Sept, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Visitors Centre, Barrack Block

Free ticketed event: book here.

In partnership with Cornwall National Landscape

Meet the Authors - Cornwall: Beneath and Beyond

Collage of people and book cover 'Cornwall Beneath and Beyond' by Cornwall Writers.

Join us at Patchwork Studios for an exciting event where you can meet the authors behind the captivating book, "Cornwall: Beneath And Beyond." Get a chance to engage with the creative minds who brought this stunning work to life. Whether you're a fan of Cornwall, literature, or simply enjoy meeting talented individuals, this event is a must-attend! Come and discover the stories behind the stories, and delve deeper into the enchanting world of Cornwall.

Following this event will be the drawing of names for a Giveaway. Make sure to submit some writing for your chance to win free copies of Cornwall: Beneath and Beyond, and Twelve Stories for Twelve Sections.


Sun 15th Sept, 4pm - 5.30pm

Patchwork Studios, Barrack Block

Free ticketed event: book here.

In partnership with Cornwall Writers

Come and visit us soon!