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14th December, 2023

Christmas with Poetry Wales

Issues of poetry wales laid out against a blue background in the shape of a Christmas tree

In today’s post, we’re highlighting some of the fantastic subscriptions offered by our sister-company Poetry Wales. Whether you’re looking for a gift or a treat for yourself, they have something for everyone.

Poetry Wales has been publishing hand-curated issues and special themed editions for 60 years. As well as being a platform for unpublished work by new and established poets from all over the world, each issue also contains a creative workshop by a working poet, an interview or feature by and with some of the brightest stars in Welsh and international poetry, and much more. Treat your loved ones to a subscription or single issue today!

Supporter Subscriptions

Three Poetry Wales covers slightly overlapping each other. Behind them is a lightly coloured circle.

Supporter Subscription – Gold

With Gold, subscribers get:

  • A print and digital subscription to Poetry Wales
  • Access to the full library of PW digital editions from 48.1 onwards (the last 10 years)
  • A mystery vintage PW issue from as early as 1965 or recent Seren poetry title with each new issue (choose which of these options you’d like at checkout)

If you think this would make the perfect gift for someone in your life, there’s an option to purchase a ‘Gift Subscription’ on the Poetry Wales website. The perfect way to keep up-to date with the Welsh poetry scene all year around.

Supporter Subscription – Welsh Gold

With the Welsh Gold subscription, subscribers receive:

  • A print and digital subscription to Poetry Wales
  • Access to the full library of Poetry Wales digital editions from issue 48.1 onwards (the last ten years)
  • Every Seren poetry title published from time of purchase
Three Poetry Wales covers slightly overlapping each other. Behind them is a lightly coloured circle.

Print Subscriptions

Six colourful Poetry Wales issues overlap each other. The three most recent issues are in the foreground.

Print Subscription – Recurring Two Year

Subscribers who purchase now will get 6 forthcoming issues, including the Spring (59.3, March), Summer (60.1, July) and Winter (60.2, November) issues in 2024.

This would make a fantastic gift for an avid fan of poetry, ensuring they have a current issue for as long as the subscription is active.

Print Subscriber – Recurring One Year

Poetry Wales publishes 3 issues a year. Subscriptions purchased today will include Spring 2024 (59.3, March), Summer 2024 (60.1, July), and Winter 2024 (60.2, November) plus many more issues still to come!

You may notice some familiar faces amongst the pages of Poetry Wales. Seren poets who have been featured in recent issues include Rachel Carney, Lynne Hjelmgaard and Glyn Edwards.

Three of the most recent Poetry Wales covers slightly overlapping each other.

Print Non-Recurring Subscriptions

Three of the most recent Poetry Wales covers slightly overlapping each other.

Print Subscription – One Year

These are the most popular subscriptions that Poetry Wales offer, and it’s easy to see why! They are ideal for anyone who is curious or looking to dip their toe into the world of Poetry Wales.

Anyone who subscribes now will get Spring 2024 (59.3, March), Summer 2024 (60.1, July), and Winter 2024 (60.2, November) issues as part of their subscription.

Print Subscription – Two Year

The next few years are going to be particularly exciting for Poetry Wales. If you fancy sticking around, two year print subscriptions purchased today will include Spring 2024 (59.3, March), Summer 2024 (60.1, July), and Winter 2024 (60.2, November) issues as part of their subscription. You will also get Spring 2025 (60.3), Summer 2025 (61.1) and Winter 2025 (61.2) the following year.

Six colourful Poetry Wales issues overlap each other. The three most recent issues are in the foreground.

Digital Subscription

Four Poetry Wales issues which slightly overlap each other. Each issue is outlined with a bold black line.

Digital Subscription

The cheapest option for people based outside of the UK, a digital subscription give you access to each issue on publication day (the first of March/July/November), plus access to our digital back catalogue, which is the last ten years. The archive is fully searchable, so it’s easy to find your favourite poet or poem at the click of a button.

Digital subscriptions are managed by Exact Editions – when purchasing you will be taken to their website to complete your purchase.

Student and Low-Income Subscriptions

Student and Low-Income – Print

Poetry should be accessible to everyone, so Poetry Wales also offer a student and low-income subscriptions. Choose from £20 a year, £7 every 4 months (plus £7 sign-up fee), or £2 a month (plus £5 sign-up fee). These subscriptions include the same as a one year print subscription, so order today and you’ll receive Spring 2024 (59.3, March), Summer 2024 (60.1, July), and Winter 2024 (60.2, November) as part of your subscription.

Three of the most recent Poetry Wales issues slightly overlapping each other. 'Student and Low Income' is written on text which has been layered on top of the magazines.

Looking for more poetry gift ideas? Take a look at our Poetry Gift Guide.