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Become A Friend
Join the Festival as a Friend and enjoy the benefits of early booking, discounted ticket prices and an invitation to a special pre-Festival event. Never miss out again on seeing a favourite author – several speakers sold out fast in 2025 – as advance booking for Friends opens a week ahead of general booking. Membership…
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Sponsor the Festival
We need your support. Please join our sponsors in helping the Festival continue its year-round literacy projects in local schools. There are lots of ways that businesses and individuals can help, from sponsoring an event to offering a service. In return sponsors receive a range of benefits including publicity and complimentary tickets. The Festival is…
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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. Tickets will then be available on the door at Cedars Hall from 4pm on Friday and all day Saturday for £12.50 each, cash or card. Seats are still available for: Friday 24 October 2.00pm James…
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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 final day of this year’s Festival. If you were one of those sauntering the streets in Regency costume this summer – yes, even in Wells – here’s your chance to find out if you really…
Following a visit from A.F. Harrold:
“It was an enriching session that enhanced our pupils’ appreciation and understanding of poetry. Huge thanks to the Education Team at The Wells Festival of Literature for organising and funding this visit!”
Fairlands Middle School – Cheddar
Our 2026 Sponsors
Principal Festival Sponsor
Wells Festival of Literature
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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