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.
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Read about all the latest news and events in our 3 September 2025 newsletter.
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Say hello to our little but lovely team by sending an email to info@winchesterbooksfestival.com
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