3rd European Biblio/Poetry Therapy Conference
Pilgrims of the Page
Conference programme ​​​
Please note this is a provisional conference programme.
The organisers reserve the right to make changes at any stage.
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Wednesday 30th September 2026:
Building a Field Together. Pre-Conference Research-Focused Workshop Day.
Venue: The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge (18 High Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2RA).
An opportunity for researchers, students and early career practitioners to connect, share work in progress and benefit from feedback from peers, experienced practitioners and trainers. This must be booked and paid for separately.
10.00-11.00 registration and refreshments.
11.00-16.30 Workshop programme, including lunch.
Evening – dinner or drinks in town organised independently (not included in the Pre-Conference Day Fee). We will offer recommendations for pubs and restaurants.
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Thursday 1st October 2026: Pilgrims of the Page, Main Conference Day 1.
Venue: Canterbury Cathedral Lodge (Cathedral Precincts).
9.00-10.00 Registration with coffee and pastries
10.00-11.00 Keynote speaker in the Claggett Auditorium
11.00-11.30 Coffee break
11.30-13.00 Parallel sessions A
13.00-14.00 Lunch in the Kentish Barn (Lodge first floor)
14.00-15.30 Parallel sessions B
15.30-16.00 Tea break
16.00-17.00 Plenary and sharing in the Claggett Auditorium
Evening - St. Paul’s Church: Conference Reception (included in the Conference Fee).
​Friday 2nd October 2026: Pilgrims of the Page, Main Conference Day 2.
Venue: Canterbury Cathedral Lodge (Cathedral Precincts).
9.00-10.00 Registration with coffee and pastries
10.00-11.00 Keynote speaker in the Claggett Auditorium
11.00-11.30 Coffee break
11.30-13.00 Parallel sessions C
13.00-14.00 Lunch in the Kentish Barn
14.00-15.30 Parallel sessions D
15.30-16.00 Tea break
16.00-17.00 Plenary and Close in the Claggett Auditorium.
17.10 optional - gather to take up reserved seats for Evensong
(a sign-up sheet will be at the Conference registration desk)
17.30-18.30 optional Choral Evensong in Canterbury Cathedral.
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Saturday October 3rd 2026: Post-conference visit to Literary Canterbury
10.00-13.00 A guided walk around Canterbury, with writing prompts.
Free of charge, please register in advance.
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The conference reserves the right to modify any component of the programme at any time.
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The Beaney
Cathedral
Cathedral Entrance
Cathedral Lodge
The Lodge​​​​
Address: Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, Canterbury Cathedral, The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2EH, United Kingdom. Directions for walking to the Lodge from Canterbury West or East Train Station.
The Conference venue, Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, is located within the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral. The Conference Centre houses several conference rooms; The Clagett Auditorium on the ground floor, the Kentish Barn for breaks and lunch on the first floor, and rooms for parallel sessions in adjacent buildings. There is lift access available on request. There are toilets on the ground floor. All conference rooms in the Conference Centre have hearing assistance systems (headphone or portable loop). Â The Clagett Auditorium has a small number of steps up onto the stage. Pets are not allowed in the Lodge.
The venue for the research workshop on Wednesday, The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, is on Canterbury High Street. The workshop takes place in the Learning Lab on the first floor. Disabled visitors can access a platform lift at the Best Lane entrance which provides access to the ground floor. A short distance from the platform lift is the passenger lift that provides access to the first floor. All floors have wheelchair accessible toilets. The Beaney has hearing loops (sometimes called an audio induction loops) to support visitors with hearing aids.
The Beaney
Address: The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, 18 High Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2RA, United Kingdom.