It's our favourite day of the year: National Poetry Day!
National Poetry Day is celebrated in the UK on the first Thursday of October every year. This year's theme is wonder. We've curated a collection of wondrous poetry anthologies from the wonder of the solar system through to the wild joy of nature.
Free Membership Prize Draw
We're giving away a FREE PBS MEMBERSHIP in our National Poetry Day prize draw. Simply purchase any book from www.poetrybooks.co.uk by MIDNIGHT on Friday 2nd October and we'll automatically enrol you into our Free Membership Prize Draw!
Wondering about poetry?
Head over to our social media channels to see our tips for those wondering about poetry. You might be wondering...
💭 ...how to get into poetry?
💭 ...how to find your way into a poem?
💭 ...how to learn more about poetry techniques?
💭 ...what's the difference between page poetry and spoken word?
💭 ...where to find other poetry readers and writers?
We'll be posting throughout the day, so make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Links and Resources for National Poetry Day 2026
Discover the wonder in the everyday, through poetry!
