20th and 21st June 2026

The 2026 Wealden Literary Festival event is now finished - we will update the listing as soon as details for the next one are announced.

About the Wealden Literary Festival
Boldshaves in Ashford hosts the Wealden Literary Festival, a unique cultural event that attracts acclaimed authors, poets, artists, and makers. Author talks, including Hannah Gold and Adam Weymouth, storytelling and workshops for all ages, plus yoga, foraging sessions, and lots more, including camping options to book. For children, there are arts and crafts, zip wire, a fairy adventure trail, tree climbing, face painting and lots more - even a pop-up bookshop. All set in the gardens and ancient woodland of Boldshaves - see our listing here for more information about the venue.

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2026 Wealden Literary Festival Details
Prices
Day Ticket
Adult - includes 1 talk: £23
Adult - includes all talks: £39.50
Young Person - 16 to 25 years: £20.75
Child - 5 to 15 years: £17.76
Child - 4 years and under: Free
Family - 2 adults + 2 children: £97.25
Subsidised - all ages: £5
Ticket Tip: Prices include booking fees
Some activities, including canopy walk, yoga, tree climbing, and creative writing workshops, will incur further fees - pre-booking is essential for some events.

Runtime
20th and 21st June 2026
20th June: 9am to 10pm
21st June: 9am to 6pm.

Accessibility
The marquees, café, bar and bookshop are accessible to wheelchair users, though some surfaces may be slightly uneven.
Disabled Parking: Spaces available.

Dogs
Only assistance dogs allowed.

Parking Information
Free parking - 5 to 10 minutes to the main marquee.

Top Festival Tip
The festival offers a shuttle bus between Ashford International and Boldshaves.

Good To Know
Drinking water stations are located throughout the site. Please take your own water bottle with you.

Advisory Notes
The field can get muddy in poor weather.

Facilities
Toilet • Accessible Toilet •  Baby Changing Facilities • Food & Drink Stalls

Picture Credit: © Wealden Festival Foundation.

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