Ledbury World Bookfest 2026

Sat Mar 07 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC+00:00

Town Council Offices, Church Street, HR8 1DH Ledbury, United Kingdom | Great Malvern

Ledbury Town Council
Publisher/HostLedbury Town Council
Ledbury World Bookfest 2026
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🎉 Join Us for a Fun-Filled Day of Stories, Creativity, and Imagination! 📚✨
Get ready for an unforgettable experience for all ages, packed with laughter, creativity, and hands-on fun! From hilarious book readings to interactive workshops, there’s something for everyone.
Meet John Dougherty – Author Extraordinaire!
Step into the wild and wacky world of John Dougherty! He’ll bring his hilarious books There’s a Pig Up My Nose and Zooming the Zoo to life with his larger-than-life performance style. Expect laughs, surprises, and plenty of imaginative chaos as John sparks creativity in readers of all ages.
Bring Your Favourite Book Character to Life
Looby Lou will be offering free face painting so you can transform into your favourite storybook characters. No booking required — just turn up and get creative!
Create Clay Characters with Aardman
Join the team behind iconic characters like Shaun the Sheep, Gromit, and Feathers McGraw in a hands-on modelling workshop. Learn tips and tricks from the experts and bring your imagination to life in clay!
Limited to 35 participants per session — pre-book via Eventbrite or the Town Council office after Tuesday 10th February
Storytime with Heather
Enjoy a lively, interactive storytime with Heather, followed by fun activities including mask making, drawing, and dancing. Perfect for sparking creativity and inspiring young imaginations.
Swedish Storytelling: Adventures with Emil
Travel back in time to the 1900s with stories of Emil, a mischievous Swedish boy created by Astrid Lindgren. Experience the magic of his adventures and enjoy accompanying activities that bring these timeless tales to life.
Get Creative with Art, Poetry, and Storytelling
Decorate cardboard birds inspired by John Masefield’s poem The West Winds and create your own “Wordy Bird” to inspire storytelling. You’ll also make a mini story box filled with characters, places, and surprises — perfect for inventing your own playful stories.
Masefield Matters with Imaginellie
Join our magical storyteller Imaginellie to hear about a Ledbury boy’s adventures at sea and his journey to becoming the King’s poet. Bring along your Wordy Birds to complete the experience. Free tea, coffee, and biscuits will be served!
All events are fun, interactive, and designed to spark creativity — don’t miss out!
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Town Council Offices, Church Street, HR8 1DH Ledbury, United Kingdom, 3 Church Street, Ledbury, HR8 1DH, United Kingdom, Great Malvern

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