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If you have some spare time over the coming week why not have a day out?
Part of the UK’s summer social calendar, the Hay Festival is perhaps the best known literary festival in the UK, if not the world.
Held annually in the town of Hay-on-Wye – famous for its bookshops – the festival has proved so successful that it has spawned other festivals around the world in Columbia, Denmark, Mexico, Peru and Spain.
It doesn’t matter whether you are into history, biography, literary fiction, theatre or crime fiction; there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
The Hay Festival brings readers and writers together to share stories and ideas in sustainable events around the world. The festivals inspire, examine and entertain, inviting participants to imagine the world as it is and as it might be.
Featuring over 600 of the world’s greatest writers, global policy makers, pioneers and innovators
in 800 events across 11 days, the festival showcases the latest ideas in the arts, sciences and current affairs, alongside a rich schedule of music, comedy and entertainment for all ages.
A galaxy of literary stars gathers to launch new work including appearances from Margaret Atwood, Ian McEwan, Michael Morpurgo, Jaquelin Wilson, Lauren Child, Germaine Greer and Bear Grylls.
If you are thinking of visiting the festival go to the festival website to plan your visit.
Some of the star attractions at this year’s Hay Festival Nights include music performances by Jake Bugg, Laura Mvula, Imelda May and the Hackney Colliery Band, plus comedy from the likes of David Baddiel, Dara O’ Briain, Russell Kane, Tony Hawks and Jeremy Hardy.
There is plenty for the children to do and there are lots of events that will appeal to the whole family. Off-site there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy some of the most beautiful countryside in Great Britain.
