Welcome to our Festival
Set up in 1992 to celebrate the written word
and to encourage the love of books.
Wells Festival of Literature
Celebrating its 33rd 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.
VISITORS A YEAR
DISTRIBUTED IN 2024
IN 2024
“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
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Festival Weekend Finale
Online ticket sales close at 3pm today, so be sure to book before then to be sure of a seat….
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Reliving Austen In True Style
The 250th anniversary of novelist Jane Austen’s birth will be celebrated by two of her biggest fans on Saturday, the…
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Personal Poems On Request
Kit the Poet is packing up his portable typewriter and bringing it to the Festival where he will write poems…
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Fine Food at the Festival
Eight local eateries just a short walk from Cedars Hall are offering Discounted Dining for festivalgoers who book in advance….
