21/09/2026
As autumn closes in, Eltham Library’s team will be moving inside the Castle this Friday evening for a takeover of our beautiful first floor Lady James Room at Severndroog for their regular monthly open mic evening **Please note the Lady James Room is accessed via a spiral staircase, there is no lift at Severndroog Castle**
Friday 25th September
Door open & sign up at 6pm
Performances start at 6.30pm
Arrive early to toss your name in the hat for open mic slots. The Severndroog Tea Room will be open selling teas, coffees, cold snacks and w**e.
Tickets are free, but advance booking is essential and space is limited. Book via the What’s On link in our bio or at https://severndroogcastle.org.uk/whats-on/
Calling all writers and poets, we need you! Are you interested in sharing your poetry with others? Looking for inspiration for poems of your own? Want a fun night out full of wordy, nerdy goodness?
What participants said about previous Open Mic evenings in the Castle courtyard:
“My first time in the audience really enjoyed all the poets! Thanks!”
“Beautiful ❤ really good, I will come again, thank you so much for hosting a fabulous event we loved it!”
“Lovely location the poetry styles were amazing, great talent ❤”
“A very enjoyable night such a variety of talent in a beautiful setting, I have learned tonight that poetry is more than just words on paper thank you”
Free parking facilities available at the nearby Castle Wood public car park; it will remain open for the duration of this event. Use SE18 3RU or What3Words drop.kicked.less to locate the car park from Shooters Hill A207
Do bring a torch for travel through the woods as pathways are unlit.
Dogs are not permitted at ticketed events at Severndroog Castle, assistance dogs excepted. Please get in touch if you are bringing an assistance dog to the performance, so we can support your visit.
Royal Greenwich Libraries Royal Borough of Greenwich
