Weardale Wordfest 2024
Weardale WordFest 25 — 27 October 2024, click on the button below for information.
Weardale WordFest is a community book festival set in the stunning North Pennines landscape of Weardale, County Durham.
We invite all lovers of books and reading to enjoy our free, friendly and informal events. Join us to meet regional authors, to experience the joys of reading and to explore the world of writing for yourself.
Weardale WordFest Weekend, 25 — 27 October 2024.
Join us for a fantastic free programme of talks, poetry, prose and performance, coffee, cake and conversation. Click on the WordFest Event button above for details.
Scroll below for information about our inspirational October Workshops running from 12 — 25 October in venues throughout Weardale There is no charge to take part in any of the workshops, but places are limited, so booking is essential. You can reserve your place on the website or email weardalewordfest@gmail.com
Contributors
Visit our contributor section to learn more about our authors and workshop leaders.
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Workshops
You will find all the information you need about the workshops and how to book your place by scrolling across the menu at the bottom of the page. Just click on the workshop(s) that interest you.
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