Want to learn how to write plays? Missed the first workshop in July? Don’t worry! Sign up now and come along on 2nd September! Join Wise Ram ...
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New event announcement: Liquid Reflections, in conversation with Liliane Lijn
Trail-blazing contemporary artist Liliane Lijn will be talking about her new book Liquid Reflections at The Minories at 7pm on Tuesday 30th September. ...
What a month…
With this year’s festival now feeling like a distant but fabulous dream, we hope everyone’s having a wonderful summer and enjoying lots of ...
Author/Artist submissions for Essex Book Festival 2026 now open
We are looking for writers, poets, artists, performers, workshop facilitators and arts and community organisations to take part in Essex Book Festival ...
The Art:Up Continues!
We are delighted to be involved in the Art:Up! project, a joint initiative between the University of Essex, Waxes Lyrical at HotBox in Chelmsford, ...
Writing & Talking National Saturday Club – Join the Club!
Co-ordinated by Essex Book Festival and led by Creative Writing Tutor Dr Emma Kittle-Pey, our exciting Year 9 and Year 10 Writing & Talking ...
Step into the gripping world of The Trials brought to life by Headgate Young Company.
As the climate emergency gathers pace – how will you be judged? In a future where a powerful system of trials decides people’s fate, a group of ...
Soul & Sizzle Fest
Angel Pavilion, Chelmsford Saturday 19th July 2025, 12:00PM – 6:00PM Experience a fiery fusion of wellness, writing, time in nature, music and ...
Brick Day at Layer Marney Tower
Come and get creative with an (almost) limitless supply of Lego bricks. Fun timed challenges during each session. Sunday 20th JulySession ...
Walk With Words Writing Competition Deadline Extended
For all of you writers and artists out there, we’re delighted to announce that the Walk with Words Writing Competition deadline has been extended to ...