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From literary festivals to local celebrations of tradition
Guide to key arts and cultural events. Browse listings covering literary festivals, theatre, community interactive arts events and local celebrations of tradition.
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- 10th October 2019-13th October 2019The Isle of Wight Literary Festival takes place in and around Northwood House, a Grade II* listed late Georgian manor house set in over 20 acres of parkland. On the programme are guest speakers from various literary circles, writing workshops, music performances and poetry recital evenings where you can take to the stage to showcase your own work. Families are more than welcome at the festival, with a number of readings, speakers and workshops aimed at children.
- 15th June 2019-16th June 2019Alnmouth Art Festival featuring local artists displaying and selling their work at venues in the beautiful coastal village of Alnmouth. Venues include private homes, businesses and public buildings and you also have street food and children’s workshops.
- 21st June 2019-23rd June 2019Charles Dickens visited Broadstairs in Kent regularly from 1837 until 1859. The streets of Broadstairs come to life in Victorian style, with stalls, shopping and demonstrations celebration Charles Dickens and Victorian culture as a whole.
