View short extracts of festival events at this year's Words by the Water festival in Keswick, Cumbria.

The winner of this year's Words by the Water - Mirehouse Poetry Competition is Jennifer Copley (Barrow-in-Furness) with her poem, 'Now You’re Gone'.

Musings Of A Literature Festival Director

For as little as £15 pa Friends receive priority booking for all 3 festivals, a regular newsletter, an invitation to the launch party to mark the start of our Dartington festival and various ticket offers during the year.

The large farmhouse we use for our writing and art courses in France is also available for rent.