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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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CHILDREN’S BOOKS
DISTRIBUTED IN 2024
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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

  • 2019 Festival: Dates Confirmed

    After the success of our 2018 Festival, our audiences can rest assured that our 27th festival will not disappoint. It…

  • A Celebration of Words

    The 26th Wells Festival of Literature proved to be a celebration of words like never before. Our iconic quotation marks…

  • 2018 Festival: Gets off to a Great Start

    The 26th Festival has got off to a great start! David Runciman got the ball rolling with his magnificently delivered…

  • 2018 Festival: Let it Begin!

    Following a relaxed and enjoyable ‘launch party’ for Friends, sponsors, supporters and helpers which was held at Cedars Hall on…

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