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Snowy Joy & the Toysavers – Festive Edition

Colchester families are in for a festive treat as Snowy Joy & The Toysavers returns with a heartwarming Christmas Special. Snowy Joy & the ...

Winter Books

Head to the glorious Layer Marney Tower to hear four very different authors discuss their very different books. Topics covered are the bright and ...

An epic tale of love, tragedy and loss – A Musical Iliad at The Minories

A Musical Iliad 30% discount code available below. Friday 10 October 20257pm (doors at 6.30pm)The Minors, 74 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UE Tickets: ...

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Festival Family Fun

With just under a month to go until the launch of this year’s festival in Harwich, it’s all go at Essex Book Festival HQ. We are very excited about ...

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Super Short Story Competition – Deadline Extended!!

Super Short Story Competition Deadline extended to Tuesday 4th June! To celebrate the 25th Edition of Essex Book Festival, we are inviting young ...

Walk With Words

Competition deadline extended: Share your story – win £300

Walk with Words is an interactive walking route connecting Colchester City Centre, the University of Essex, and Greenstead. Arranged on 16 posts, a QR ...

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Mark Billingham Library Event Update

Unfortunately, we have had to move the date of Sunday Times number one bestseller and maverick Mark Billingham’s event, which was scheduled to ...

All stories authors 3x2

Free workshops and mentorships for aspiring children’s book writers

Are you an aspiring children’s book writer from an underrepresented group? Essex Book Festival are partnering with All Stories and Essex and ...