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.
Festival Awards Bursary
To Plymouth Uni Student!
“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 time, 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
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.
Books
At Home
Donate Here!
As a charity we are committed to encouraging children of all ages to read books, opening their minds, and inspiring a love of the written word. Building on the experience of the hugely successful Schools Week, we are embarking on an ambitious project whereby each child at an author event will receive a signed book.
For some children, this might be the first book they own.
In the UK 1 in 10 disadvantaged children does not own a book (National Literacy Trust 2022) and in this area 1 in 5 children aged between 5 and 8 years does not have a book of their own at home.
Please consider donating to this cause.































