Welcome to
our Festival
Save the Date
16-24 October 2026
Set up in 1992 to celebrate the written word
Wells Festival of Literature
Celebrating its 34th Year in 2026
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.
IN 2025
VISITORS A YEAR
Education projects
Wookey Sch reading their new books
Waterstones visit by Bishop Henderson Sch
Emily Lloyd-Gale at St John’s
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
News for 2025
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The pictures speak volumes
As you can probably guess from Jo Shepherd’s comprehensive pictorial round-up of our 30th Anniversary Festival, it was a record-breaking…
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Dotting the i i i i i i i i i i i ….. And crossing the t t t t t t t
You’ve booked your tickets, double-checked the time your event/s will start and googled how best to get to Cedars Hall!What…
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It promises an unforgettable nine days in October
As Richard Manning, Festival Chairman, revealed first to a specially invited audience in Cedars Hall, the Festival will open with…
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First, second and third…
The beginning of July marks a few milestones in the run up to our 30th Anniversary Festival this October. First,…