We are thrilled and proud that festival patron Sarah Perry’s latest book, Enlightenment, has been longlisted for the Booker Prize 2024. ...
Author: Claire Buskin
It’s A Wrap
What a wonderful month we had dashing around Essex hosting a myriad of fascinating events from Thurrock to Wivenhoe. We hope you had the chance to ...
Our Coast Eco Youth Project Harwich
If you answer yes to these questions and want to know more, email ourcoastecoproject@gmail.com. This fully funded art and environment project for ...
Free, family-friendly arts activities
Art Exchange (at University of Essex) has recently been awarded the Essex County Council Arts and Cultural Fund grant to support community art ...
Youth Climate Action Group in Basildon
Would you like to be the first leaders of a new energy saving project in the Basildon area? If you are 18-24, you can volunteer a little time, your ...
Our Final Week
As we head into our final week, the festival is taking on a criminally good dimension, starting with the annual Dorothy L Sayers lecture at Witham ...
Join us for some Midsummer Merriment
With the longest day nearly upon us, it’s time for some midsummer merriment at Cressing Temple Barns. Join in the family fun this Sunday at this ...
New Events and Activities Added to Midsummer Madness Family Fun Day
We are delighted to announce these new FREE events and activities taking place at our Midsummer Madness Family Fun Day at Cressing Temple Barns this ...
John Crace: New Date and Venue Announced
Our event with John Crace has been rearranged to Sunday 28th July and will now take place at Chelmsford Theatre Studio. John Crace will be talking ...
A ‘Swiftie’ Twist …
With ‘Swiftie-mania’ sweeping the country as Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour unfolds across the UK, Essex Book Festival is delighted to bring its own Swiftie ...