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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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A Celebration of Words
The 26th Wells Festival of Literature proved to be a celebration of words like never before. Our iconic quotation marks…
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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…
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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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Rose to Interview Brearley
We are delighted to announce that former England left-hander Brian Rose will be coming to Wells on Friday 26 October…