All About
Welcome to Winchester Books Festival.
Winchester Books Festival is a Community Interest Company.
Co-founders Sophie Liardet and Sian Searles share an unwavering passion for bringing the most exciting and thought-provoking authors to Winchester—a city steeped in culture and the perfect setting for a world-class books festival.
Their bold vision and ambition for the Winchester Books Festival shines through their creative and forward-thinking partnerships.
Highlights for 2025 include the exclusive Bombay Sapphire festival cocktails, adding a dash of sophistication to the celebrations, and the eye-catching Partridge of Hampshire festival green fleet, ensuring branded cars turn heads across the city.
Together, they’re redefining what a literary festival can be, combining innovation, style, and a love for the written word.
Watch Claire Fuller and Ferdia Lennon at The Big Book Club for free.
Newsletters
Read about all the latest news and events in our 11 July 2025 news bulletin.
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Say hello to our little but lovely team by sending an email to info@winchesterbooksfestival.com
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