Events

The fifth annual Sherborne Literary Festival takes place in October. Whether you're an avid reader, writer, or just someone who likes to sit back and be entertained, this year's festival has something for you.

The festival itself is organised under the auspices of the Sherborne Literary Society. Taking place from Wednesday, 12th to Sunday, 16th October the festival offers fascinating and entertaining speakers from a broad spectrum of literature. With talks, tours, workshops and an exciting programme for local schools there is so much to offer.

With most functions taking place at The Digby Hall in Hound Street, events will also be held at The Courtyard (Macintosh Antiques, Newlands) and Raleigh Hall on Digby Road, together with a very special evening at Sherborne Abbey with humanitarian and bestselling author, Terry Waite OBE. Ticket prices range from £7.50 to £20 and full details of timings, locations and cost can be found online at the website or in the festival brochure which is available now at Sherborne Tourist Information Centre on Digby Road.