Festival Information
South East
Overview
The Faversham Literary Festival offers a rich and diverse program featuring over 70 events. The festival welcomes an impressive array of writers and thinkers, including both established authors and emerging literary talents. Visitors can expect a mix of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and spoken word performances, as well as celebrity appearances from the worlds of fashion and stage. With events spread across multiple venues in Faversham's town center, the festival aims to inspire and engage audiences of all ages and interests.
Location
The Faversham Literary Festival takes place across multiple venues in Faversham town centre. The primary venues include:
- Alexander Centre
- Almshouses Chapel
- Arden Theatre
- Assembly Rooms
- Guildhall
- Old Brewery Store
- Queen Elizabeth Assembly Hall
- Queen Elizabeth Theatre
- St Mary of Charity
Directions & Parking
Check out the main navigation menu on the Faversham Literary Festival website, each venue has a dedicated page providing venue info, directions, and parking options.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: Free - £15
Tickets for the Faversham Literary Festival are available on a per-event basis. Here's what you need to know:
- Purchase tickets through the official programme page, where each event is listed with ticket information and purchase options.
- No paper tickets are issued; your name will be on a list at the door with your number of guests.
- Events often sell out, so early booking is recommended.
- Generally, there are no waiting lists for sold-out events.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
- Seating is unallocated at all venues.
- Most events last approximately 1 hour, including a 50-minute presentation and 10-minute Q&A.
Accommodation
Faversham Literary Festival is NOT a camping festival, please make your own accommodation arrangements. A cursory accommodation search, there does not seem to be a dedicated website geared specifically for options in Faversham, however search engines do provide links to options in and around Faversham.
Packing Checklist:
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Accessibility
The Faversham Literary Festival is committed to ensuring accessibility for all attendees. While each venue offers different accessibility features, all festival venues provide wheelchair access. Visitors with specific access requirements are encouraged to:
- Check out the main navigation menu on the Faversham Literary Festival website, each venue has a dedicated page providing information on wheelchair access, hearing loops, and other accommodations.
- Contact the festival at info@favershamliteraryfestival.org to discuss specific needs.
- Inform the festival about companions of wheelchair users, who may attend events free of charge.
Guide dogs are welcome in all venues. The festival strives to make every visit safe and enjoyable, so please don't hesitate to reach out to them with any accessibility concerns before purchasing tickets.
