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17-25 October 2025

Welcome to the Wells Festival of Literature, set up in 1992 to celebrate the written word and to encourage the love of books.

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Wells Festival of Literature
Celebrating its 32nd Year in 2025

Wells Festival of Literature is a registered charity entirely run by a committee of volunteers, funded by ticket sales, competition entries and generous local sponsors and Friends.

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“It was a joy to be part of the Festival.
I was so impressed by the engagement of the audience and by the knowledge and passion of this year’s
interviewers and speakers.”  

Susie Dent – 2024

News for 2025


  • A taste of things to Come

    A taste of things to Come

    Fermented foods, late love and an elephant trek are just some of the intriguing range of topics that mark the…

    8 May 2025
  • Poetry Play Kits Shared

    Poetry Play Kits Shared

    Wells Festival of Literature Education Team has bought 17 of these amazing Poetry Play Kits by past Children’s Poet Laureate,…

    28 April 2025
  • Join the dig!

    Join the dig!

    Palaeontologist, Professor Danielle Schreve (University of Bristol), is to be guest speaker at our special launch event at Wells Festival…

    22 April 2025
  • International Competitions Open

    International Competitions Open

    1 April to 30 June 2025 The International Competitions are open – no April Fool’s Day this – but a…

    1 April 2025
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