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Events still to come 14 June 2022

Still so much more to come…

Posted on Jun 15th, 2022

After a fantastic first week of events, including our launch at Harwich Electric Palace Cinema with Blake Morrison and The Hosepipe Band – what a fabulous night that was! – we are really looking forward to all of the wonderful things in the mix for the rest of June. Ones to watch out for, particularly... Read more

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Free Family Days Out

Posted on May 19th, 2022

One thing we are really proud about this year is the sheer volume of free activities for children taking place at this year’s Essex Book Festival. Especially given the squeeze on family purses. Whether it’s making your own giant jelly fish out of a plastic bottles and bags (bring you own if you can) Read more

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      • About us
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      • The Festival Team
      • Our Vision
      • Volunteering
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      • Events List
      • How to Book
    • News
    • Resources
      • Manifesto For Essex
      • Blog
      • Podcasts
      • Videos
      • Poetry
      • Independent Bookshops in Essex
      • The Story Hunters – Flash Fiction Competition Entries
    • Contact