Our festivals:
Spring 2010
Winter 2010

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

  • Oranges are not the Only Fruit - Anniversary Edition

    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

  • Martin Bell - Thumb v2

    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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