Sadly, due to the coronavirus outbreak we have cancelled the 2020 festival.

If you would like to support us, please visit our crowdfunding page

We will be back 26-27 June 2021
BOLDSHAVES GARDEN, WOODCHURCH, KENT

Covid-19 Statement

It is with a heavy heart that we have made the decision to cancel the fifth Wealden Literary Festival which was due to take place on 27 and 28 June 2020.

Speakers

Inspirational talks and debates

Children’s Programme

Talks, activities and events for children and families

Workshops

Get involved, sign up for an inspiring workshop.

Makers

Demonstrations, displays and workshops from highly skilled craftspeople

Eating & Drinking

Featuring the best of local, seasonal produce

Writer & Artist in Residence

Info about our residencies

Wellbeing

Yoga, woodland camping & outdoor adventures

Accommodation

Accommodation options for Wealden 2019 will be announced shortly.

Robert Macfarlane, author of The Old Ways and The Lost Words

It is a thrill to see Wealden Literary Festival taking root and flourishing. With its emphasis on the natural world, its commitment to children and to community, and its vision of getting people outdoors and hands-on with nature, as well as reading and talking about it, it strikes me as a hugely hopeful and valuable new event. Long may it grow!

Robert Macfarlane, author of The Old Ways and The Lost Words

Tatler’s Best Literary Festivals in the UK

Tatler

Jay Griffiths, author of Kith and Wild

The Wealden Festival is a beautiful experience: convivial, generous, and profoundly hospitable to ideas and words and all who love them.

Jay Griffiths, author of Kith and Wild

An immersive, educative and inspirational experience

A visit to Wealden Literary Festival is an immersive, educative and inspirational experience, something that will stay with you for a lifetime. There’s a unique magic about Boldshaves.

Alex Preston - author of As Kingfishers Catch Fire