Festival Information
South West
Overview
Cheltenham Literature Festival, nestled in the heart of Cheltenham, stands as the world's pioneering literature festival, celebrating both the written and spoken word. Established as a beacon for literary enthusiasts, the festival showcases an array of esteemed authors, illustrators, poets, and emerging voices. Attendees can immerse themselves in a diverse programme, blending ticketed events with free family activities and fringe events throughout the Regency town. For educators, the Literature for Schools segment offers tailored experiences. Dive into the festival's offerings and plan your visit through the official website.
Location
Cheltenham Literature Festival takes place at: Montpellier Gardens, 24 Montpellier Spa Rd, Cheltenham, GL50 1UL, among other venues in the town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
See their dedicated How To Get Here page for travel and parking info.
The festival features a Festival Village set up in Montpellier Gardens, which includes various activities and events for attendees. Additionally, events are also held at locations like the Cheltenham Town Hall and the Everyman Theatre throughout the festival period. See Literature Venues for a write up of each venue, how to get there, parking, and accessibility.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: Free - £60
Tickets for the Cheltenham Literature Festival are tailored to individual events. By visiting the "What's On" page, attendees can conveniently filter events by date, time, type, and price range.
As the festival spans multiple venues, it's essential to be informed about travel, parking, and accessibility specifics. All these details can be found on the Literature Venues page.
Accommodation
The Cheltenham Literature Festival is not a camping festival, please arrange your own accommodation. You can find places to stay via the Visit Cheltenham website.
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you're fully prepared for your festival adventure with our Essential Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Cheltenham is committed to making their festival accessible for all. For full Accessibility and ticketing information, please visit their dedicated Accessibility Booking page.
