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Welcome to Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre

Tŷ Newydd is the National Writing Centre of Wales. Established in 1990, thousands of aspiring and budding writers have since passed through our iconic teal front door. With over 35 years experience, we specialise in residential creative writing courses and retreats.

Every week we welcome a new group of individuals from Wales, the rest of the UK and beyond to our home. They spend time together under the tutelage of professional writers, taking part in workshops and one-to-one tutorials, enjoying readings and basking in the inspirational setting of Tŷ Newydd. For those wanting space and time away to write in isolation, or with a like minded friend, our dedicated writing retreat cottage offers the perfect surrounding.

Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre is run by Literature Wales, the national company for the development of literature.

 

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Explore our Courses

We have a range of courses and retreats available at Tŷ Newydd. Why not have a browse and discover what’s on offer.

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Brave Fiction
Mon 7 September 2026 - Fri 11 September 2026
Tutors / Cynan Jones, James Scudamore
Guest Reader / Eimear McBride (Digital)
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Welsh-language day course: The art of creative translation
Sat 12 September 2026
Tutor / Esyllt Angharad Lewis
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Writing the Working-Class Experience
Mon 14 September 2026 - Fri 18 September 2026
Tutors / Ali Millar, Adelle Stripe
Guest Reader / Anthony Shapland (Digital)
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Wild Swimming Retreat (September)
Fri 18 September 2026 - Sun 20 September 2026
Tutor / Emma Senior (Wild Wales)
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Fictionalising Mythology: Retelling, Reimagining, Reinventing
Mon 21 September 2026 - Fri 25 September 2026
Tutors / Claire North, Laura Shepperson
Guest Reader / Jennifer Saint (Digital)
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Join us for Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre’s Open Day
Fri 4 September 2026 / ,
Tŷ Newydd will open its doors to the public on 27 September between 1.30pm-5.00pm, as part of CADW’s Open Doors programme. The Open Day will give visitors...
Meet the Agent: What I learnt on my first ever retreat
Tue 12 May 2026 / , ,
Rosy Gee writes gripping British village crime fiction and psychological suspense. Drawing on her professional background as a legal assistant, her writing explores the...