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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Poetry’s Most Coveted Award
Huge congratulations to forthcoming Festival speaker Liz Berry who has won the Forward Prize in the category ‘best single poem’….
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Holiday Reading
Now that the holiday season is here and the glorious sunshine is begging to be soaked up in the company…
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A Festival Garden Event that Blossomed
When Michael and Anne Heseltine were delayed on their way to speak to last October’s Festival audience about the creation…
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2018 Pre-Festival Event: For Friends and Supporters
If you have ever considered becoming a Friend of the Festival, but never quite got round to it, now is…