Welcome to Herts Book Festival
A vibrant celebration of stories, authors, and community across two towns in the heart of Hertfordshire.
Sat 16 May 2026
Sun 17 May 2026
BEAM, Hertford
Southern Maltings, Ware
Hertford Events
Join lively talks, workshops, and readings for all ages, BEAM, 10am - 4pm.
Polly Owen
Family Worm Workshop (FREE)
Saturday 16th May
BEAM, Hertford
Tiny T's Theatre
Fairy Storytelling (FREE)
Saturday 16th May
BEAM, Hertford
Hertford Library
Storytime (FREE)
Saturday 16th May
BEAM, Hertford
Freya North
Author Talk - £4
Saturday 16th May
BEAM, Hertford
Tales from the Hart
Family Storytelling (FREE)
Saturday 16th May
BEAM, Hertford
Peter Sampson
Founder of Hertfordshire Zoo, Talk - £4
Saturday 16th May
BEAM, Hertford
Author Market
Meet 30 Local Authors (FREE)
Saturday 16th May
BEAM, Hertford
Ware Events
Join lively talks, workshops, and readings for all ages, Southern Maltings, 10am-4pm.
Ware Library
Baby and Toddler Rhyme time (FREE)
Sunday 17th May
Main Studio, Southern Maltings, Ware
Maria Oliver
Children's Yoga (FREE)
Sunday 17th May
Main Studio, Southern Maltings, Ware
Elena Mannion
Nature Craft & Storytelling (FREE)
Sunday 17th May
Upstairs Bar, Southern Maltings, Ware
Garry Parsons
Illustration Talk & Book Signing (FREE)
Sunday 17th May
Main Studio, Southern Maltings, Ware
Ware Poets
Poetry Open Mic (FREE)
Sunday 17th May
Upstairs Bar, Southern Maltings, Ware
The Story Sanctuary
Lino Printing & Poetry Workshop - £12
Sunday 17th May
South Cowl, Southern Maltings, Ware
Nic Wilson
Nature Walk & Writing Workshop - £12
Sunday 17th May
Main Studio, Southern Maltings, Ware
Vickie Holden
'Fluid' Storytelling Performance, Ages 16+ years - £4
Sunday 17th May
Upstairs Bar, Southern Maltings, Ware
Helen Rose
Fart-Tastic Family Activities and Storytelling (FREE)
Sunday 17th May
Main Studio, Southern Maltings, Ware
Reading Workshop
How to Read More: Practical Strategies for Busy Adults (FREE)
Upstairs Bar, Ware
Book Exchange
Swap a book (or just take one! FREE)
Sunday 17th May
Upstairs Bar, Southern Maltings, Ware
Author Market
Meet 30+ Local Authors (FREE)
Sunday 17th May
South Cowl, Southern Maltings, Ware
Alice Hemming
Spooky Writing Workshop, Ages 8 - 12 years (FREE)
Sunday 17th May
Southern Maltings, Ware
Sunday 17th May
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