COURSES - HF Holidays

HF Holidays - Writing & Walking

I am delighted to be running the creative writing part of a few 7-night Creative Writing & Walking holiday in the South Downs with HF Holidays at Abingworth Hall. Abingworth Hall is a former farmhouse at the foot of the South Downs, a landscape of ancient woodland, hidden valleys, chalky cliffs, and high-backed hills.

The course is suitable for all writers, whether you're wanting to try writing for the first time or are already writing.

Location: Abingworth Hall, Storrington Road, Thakeham, West Sussex, RH20 3EF .

7 Night Creative Writing & Walking in the South Downs

17 - 24 Apr 2026

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The week will be a mix of writing workshops and a one-to-one session with me followed by afternoon guided walks.

The South Downs course is at Abingworth Hall.

Abingworth Hall is a former farmhouse at the foot of the South Downs, a landscape of ancient woodland, hidden valleys, chalky cliffs, and high-backed hills.

The group writing workshops will cover:

Ideas and Inspiration

Character Building

Crafting a Story

Setting; and Dialogue

There will be free time to relax, write and explore.

Full details of the holiday are available on the HF Holidays website

Approx. Costs: Prices for 7 nights start at £1,257 pp.

For bookings and enquiries:

Follow the link above or call them on 020 3974 886

Ruth Brandt is a Prize winning Writer and Creative Writing Tutor in Surrey. She runs Courses at Hotel Leone retreat in Italy

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