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Bath Children's Literature Festival

Major children's literature festival featuring writers, illustrators, family events, schools activity and young-reader programming.

Bath, EnglandAutumn

Going to the festival

Tickets and programme

Festival dates, venues, line-ups and ticket releases change each year. Use the official links below for current availability and booking details.

Tickets / programmeOfficial site

What it is about

Major children's literature festival featuring writers, illustrators, family events, schools activity and young-reader programming.

Attendance notes

Important for children's and YA authors.

Check the official site for current dates, accessibility, venue maps, ticket rules, waiting lists and livestream options.

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