Welcome to our Festival
Welcome to Cambridge Wordfest, one of Britain's friendliest and freshest literary festivals.
Twice each year, in spring and winter, we bring the best in new and established writers to this historic and beautiful city.
Our programmes cover all genres and offer a fantastic variety of events for the entire family - join us to defy the naysayers and celebrate the continuing joy of the book!
Winter 2010, Sunday 28 November
Spring 2011, 15/16/17 April
What's New
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Festival Preview
With the summer festival season well under way here in the festival office we're busy inviting a host of literary luminaries to Cambridge Wordfest Winter 2010. Amongst those who have... Read the full story
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Spring Festival - Now Over
Record audiences of 6,500 enjoyed 60 events and 90 writers during three full-to-bursting days in the glorious spring sunshine. Highlights and memorable moments abound. Several audience members... Read the full story
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