Thu 01 Oct
|a creative keyboard or pen near you
National Poetry Day - theme is 'Wonder'
National Poetry Day - theme is 'Wonder'
Time & Location
01 Oct 2026, 00:00 – 23:50
a creative keyboard or pen near you
About the event
National Poetry Day in the UK takes place on Thursday, 1 October 2026, with the theme 'Wonder' (specifically 'Wonder Our World'). Partnering with Hot Poets and Michael Rosen, the event focuses on blending climate science, nature, and creativity.
Schools, libraries, and communities across the UK—including those in your area of Pontypridd—are encouraged to get involved with these fantastic resources and activities:
Free Classroom Materials: You can download National Poetry Day Resources filled with themed poems and lesson ideas covering topics like ocean plastic, rewilding, and citizen science.
New Poetry Anthology: Discover the new children's collection, Wonder, Thunder, Blunder, featuring 50 poems responding to real-world climate innovations and natural wonders.
Local Event Mapping: Planning your own reading or looking to attend? Use the National Poetry Day Event Submitter to get your local showcase on the national map.
