John Cleese  * Lyse Doucet * Mark Radcliffe * Lady Brenda Hale * Tony Robinson * Mick Herron * Nicola Sturgeon * Joanna Page  * Andrew Lownie * Martin O’Neill * Dame Denise Lewis * Gyles Brandreth * Baroness Sue Campbell * Sir Anthony Seldon  * Michael Mansfield KC * Lord Jonathan Sumption * Lucy Easthope  * Alice Loxton * Jonathan Dimbleby  * Clare Leslie Hall * Saabira Chaudhuri * Maz Evans  * Iain MacGregor  * Lucy Upton  * Julie Summers * Valentine Low and much more!

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'Thank you so much for inviting me to be part of such a delightful, sunny and historic literary festival. You provided everything an author could wish for: big engaged audiences, helpful booksellers and brilliant staff.'

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'I thought the Festival was fantastic. I attended 14 events and was inspired, emotionally moved, educated and impressed. I brought eight friends who all enjoyed their events. The organisation, staffing and delivery was smooth and friendly. The programme was eclectic and interesting in so many ways. Thank you.'

'This is such an excellent festival, exceptionally well run and a real treat every time we come. Thank you to all the staff and volunteers.'


Spring Festival 2026: 7th May-10th May