Weardale Wordfest 2023
Weardale WordFest 27 — 29 October 2023 Take a look at our events page for the full Weekend programme
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.
Join us on Saturday 5 August, 2023 for the Weardale Authors’ Book Fair at St. Thomas Church Hall, Stanhope and a day of exciting activities for children on the Weardale Story Train. This year’s Weardale WordFest Weekend is 27— 29 October, St. Thomas Church Hall; look out for the WordFest writing workshops happening throughout Weardale in the weeks leading up to the festival.
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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