18-27 September 2026
Celebrating Literature & The Arts by the Sea
Incredible News
For the Book Festival!
We are absolutely delighted to announce that the Appledore Book Festival has received a generous grant from the People’s Postcode Lottery as part of the Millionaire Street Grant Fund – support that will make a real difference to our community. This is extra special this year, as 2026 is the 20th festival and also the Year of Reading.
Join us & celebrate
World Book Night!
Come and celebrate World Book Night with us, on Thursday 23rd April, 7-9pm, at St Mary’s Hall in Appledore. We'll be hosting a relaxed evening of reading, refreshments and friendly conversation with fellow readers in the village. Entry is free!
If you'd like to join us, please email pat@appledorebookfestival.co.uk
Gift Vouchers
Available Now!
Gift Vouchers are now available.
An ideal present for friends and family. They can be purchased for any value you like. The vouchers can easily be redeemed online for Festival event tickets or for Friends Memberships.
Friends Memberships
Get Yours Today!
Friends Memberships for 2026 are now available.
Being a 'Friend of the Festival' comes with fantastic benefits, including priority booking, and is a great way to support our Festival both now and in the future.
Charlotte Aitken Trust
Schools Week
"It's really amazing to be the first winner of this
scholarship, and it's given me a lot of freedom within my studies this year .. Writing and literature have been part of my life for a long tire, but getting the chance to study at a University level, as well as winning this prize, means that it'll be part of my life for a long time to come.
Thank you so much."
Laurie Page, Plymouth University Student
Festival Awards Bursary
To Plymouth Uni Student
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