Come and meet the people behind your most-loved books and discover some new favourites. Featuring a bug show, puppets, comic club, book signings, story readings, and draw-alongs, we’ve got something for everyone.

The highlight of the day are our sessions delivered by some of the UK’s most beloved children’s authors and illustrators. Events and activities are tailored for children aged 2-12 years old.

A ticket is required to enter the festival, by way of booking into at least one of our sessions. Session tickets are per person for children and adults with the exception of the Comic Club workshops which are per child (accompanying adults are free).

Once inside you can make a day of it with lots of free fun things to do including storytime, character meet and greets with Zog, Winnie-the-Pooh, the Tiger Who Came to Tea, facepainting, crafts, bubbles and boardgames.

Tickets are £8 per person, per workshop and can be booked here, through eventbrite. Early bird tickets are £6.50 for a limited time only, until 6th November. Please consult the timetable and book onto as many as you’d like.

The line-up includes:

Benji Davies

Emma Farrarons

Gyles Brandreth

Katie Rolfe

Katie & Kevin Tsang

Long Nose Puppets

Mark Pembrey

Ojali Rauf

Rachel Bright

Simon Mole

Som Holliday

Struan Murray

Susannah Lloyd