Creative Writing Residencies in United Kingdom

Cove Park

Helensburgh, United Kingdom

Cove Park is an international artist residency centre on a 50-acre rural site overlooking Loch Long in Argyll, Scotland, near Helensburgh, hosting national and international artists, writers, researchers, and creative practitioners across all art forms and career stages. The program supports research, experimentation, development, and production of new work in a supportive environment with communal facilities and events. Residencies vary from funded opportunities with stipends and housing to self-funded stays, typically lasting 2-4 weeks.

The National Centre for Writing

Norwich, United Kingdom

The National Centre for Writing in Norwich offers in-person and virtual residencies for creative writers and literary translators from the UK and internationally. Based at the historic Dragon Hall, the program provides dedicated time and space to work on writing and translation projects, with support from UK-based mentors and opportunities to engage with the local literary community.