Book Week is back back for the first Half Term of 2025, helping your little ones create their very own fairytale adventure.

Become part of our Chelmsford Fairytale and join in with our programme of FREE Book Week activities…

Be sure to share your story book adventures on social media using #CFYBookWeek and tagging @ChelmsfordForYou.

MON 17
Storybook Creations: Mixed Media Collage Workshop

Learn how to make beautiful mixed media collages using vintage book pages. You will be given a secret collage pack to get creative with colours, textures, and tell your own unique story.

Location: John Lewis, Floor 2

Activity Time: Drop-In Sessions 10am – 12:30pm and 1:30pm – 4pm

TUES 18
Book Adventures at Chelmsford Market

Our indoor retail market (ranked one of the top 10 in the UK) is getting involved with this year’s Book Week, and they’ve got…

FREE Beaded Bookmark Workshop – come along and make your very own bookmark in this activity organised by Chelmsford Market and sponsored by Berties Beads. Drop in between 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm to make your own.

Pop-up book stand from local authors… ready for you to buy your next read… including brand new Children’s book ‘The Cute Nute’ by Carley-Ann Osborn. There will be short story sessions of this book at 10am, 11am, 12am, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm – along with colouring sheets from the book, illustrated by Carley-Ann herself.

Location: Chelmsford Indoor Market (North Hall – behind the flower stall)

Activity Time: Drop-In Sessions 8:30am – 4pm (see above for specific times)

WED 19
Book Week Bonanza: Family Arts & Crafts

Join us for a day of creativity and fun at The Meadows Shopping Centre as we celebrate Book Week. Dive into the world of storytelling and literature through four exciting art and craft workshops.

Location: The Meadows Shopping Centre

Activity Time: Drop-In Sessions 10am – 2pm

THURS 20
Zine Workshop

Join illustrator and author Hayley Wells to learn how to make your own zine. A zine is a small booklet that anyone can make with just an A4 piece of paper (and a little creativity). They can be funny or serious and include whatever you’re interested in – the best thing about zines is that there are no rules! This workshop is suitable for ages 5+ and all materials will be provided.

Location: High Chelmer Shopping Centre

Activity Time: Drop-In Sessions 10am-11am & 1pm-2pm

FRI 21
Fairytale Facepainting

It’s time to become the character of your very own fairy tale with our free, book week face painters, who will you be transformed into?

Location: High Chelmer Shopping Centre

Time: 10am – 4pm (queue closes at 3:30pm)

https://www.chelmsfordforyou.co.uk/chelmsfordbookweek

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