​​​​Established in 2002 as a springtime event, Oundle Festival of Literature has evolved into a year-round celebration of literature. 

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As a not-for-profit organisation, focused on promoting and supporting the literary arts, we bring our community of authors, readers, and literary enthusiasts together to engage in monthly events such as author talks, book signings, discussions and writing workshops.

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The Festival prides itself on featuring an eclectic mix of speaker events, including authors of contemporary and genre-based fiction, as well as environmental, political, historical and local interest topics. Alongside bigger name authors, we welcome local and early career authors to our programme.

We also host an annual KidLit Festival in March around World Book Day, which brings top children’s authors to Oundle. Supported by local schools, the week also includes writing competitions for children and teens, providing a creative platform for authors and poets of the future.

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Festival events take place in a variety of venues around our characterful market town. We aim to promote Oundle as a cultural centre and encourage people to visit our beautiful town and surrounding countryside.

 

We look forward to welcoming you to our events.

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Karen Rust, Festival Curator & Oundle Festival of Literature Committee