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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As the School Year Ends…
As you will see from our special Silver Anniversary brochure which is now widely available, Wells Festival of Literature continues…
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Looking Ahead to a Silver Anniversary Festival
The programme for the 2017 Silver Anniversary Festival is now complete and we are looking forward to a very special…
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Our Speakers in the News
With the 2016 Festival beginning next month, now is a good time to look back at the impact many of…
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Silver Anniversary and World Book Day
Plans are well under way for a bumper Festival this autumn to celebrate our Silver Anniversary. We are delighted to…