Category: Blog

Some Autumnal Delights …

Essex Book Festival isn’t just for June, we have some fantastic events on the menu coming up over the next six weeks. Chelmsford Science Festival ...

Radical Pilgrimage Lora Aziz

Everything Is Rhythm: Reflections on the Saffron Trail Pilgrimage

Sometimes, we receive gifts of wisdom that stay with us, shaping the way we move through the world. One such lesson has lingered with me: everything ...

Beach of Dreams

Calling all Writers and Digital Artists

We are looking for skilled writers and digital artists for a story gathering project which collaborates with the local communities in Harwich and in ...

National Saturday Club final presentation

The National Saturday Club Experience

By Ada Mazi Starting in March, I got myself into an immersive journey of writing creatively through the National Saturday Club. From our fantastic ...

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 ...

Final week 2024 authors

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 ...

Mud Kitchen Midsummer Madness

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 ...

Aerial photo of Hylands House on Open Day

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 ...

Radical Essex Procession

What a start, and still so much to come…

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our This Land: Launch Day last Saturday at University of Essex. We had the most wonderful time. With a full mix ...

Your Guide to FREE Essex Book Festival Events

A good time doesn’t have to cost the earth. We offer a wide range of events, workshops and activities which are free to attend. Come and join in the ...