Gatherings

Time to read. Space to reflect. Opportunities to connect.

A few quiet hours. A good book. Beautiful surroundings. Nothing more is required.

Opportunities to step away from busy routines and spend time with books, landscape and fellow readers.

Held throughout the year, Gatherings are for anyone who loves reading and longs for more uninterrupted time with books.

There is no pressure to analyse books, keep up with reading lists or contribute to discussions if you would rather listen. Some come for conversation. Others come for the quiet pleasure of reading alongside fellow book lovers. Both are equally welcome.

Gatherings offer something simple:

Time to read.

Space to reflect.

Opportunities to connect.

Whether you join us for shared reading, a wander in nature, or a bookshop gathering, we invite you to slow down, immerse yourself in books and enjoy the landscape around you.

Words and Water Gatherings are open to everyone.

Come alone or bring a friend.

Leave with pages turned, paths explored, new books to discover and the quiet satisfaction of giving reading the time it deserves.

Upcoming Gatherings

A Morning by the Water: Coniston

Saturday 28 November 2026 | 9-12pm

In collaboration with Nat at Wild Wellness: a slow Saturday morning beside Coniston Water. Time to step away from the everyday and reconnect with the landscape, with optional wild swimming, sauna and some reading time around the fire.