Hartland Book Festival
SATURDAY 14 June 2025 10am – 3pm
Hartland Parish Hall, The Square, Hartland, EX39 6BL
Excitement is building for the Hartland Book Festival!
Mark your diaries – the Hartland Book Festival promises to be a relaxed and inspiring celebration of books, creativity, and community. Hosted by The Resurgence Trust – an environmental and educational charity based at The Resurgence Centre in Hartland, North Devon – this friendly, free-entry event is a wonderful opportunity for authors and readers to connect, chat, and enjoy some homemade cake.
Taking place on Saturday 14 June from 10am to 3pm at Hartland Parish Hall, the festival will feature twenty local authors across a variety of genres – from romance and thrillers to science fiction – so there’s truly something for every kind of bookworm.
With events for all ages spread across three vibrant venues, you can expect writing and art workshops, poetry performances, and a guided nature walk. Families are especially welcome to enjoy a free children’s trail, delightful poetry displays by local schoolchildren, and plenty of cake to go around.
Workshops and Events
In addition to meeting local authors and enjoying the book stalls, visitors can take part in a diverse range of workshops and creative activities happening throughout the day:
Environmental Cartoon & Illustration Workshop with Joseph Witchall: A fun, hands-on session for children aged 5+ to explore live drawing, character creation and storytelling. 10:30am–12:30pm, Hartland Parish Hall. £5 per child.
Guided Nature Walk – Xenia: Meeting Our New Floral Neighbours: Join reconciliation ecologist and plant writer Pete Yeo for a walk around the village, exploring themes of hospitality and the surprising stories of local wild plants. 10am–12pm, departing from the Parish Hall. £8.
Earth Book Workshop: Make your own nature journal using inks from earth pigments and botanicals, and write a message to the Earth. 10:30am–12:30pm, St John’s Chapel. £15.
Creative Writing Workshop with Cheryl Silvawood: Be inspired by the natural world and your inner observer in this guided writing session. 10am–11:30am, Resurgence Centre. £15 / £10 concession.
The Sounding Lounge: A welcoming space to share your own writing – whether you’re just starting out or an experienced writer. All ages welcome. 12–1:30pm, Resurgence Centre. Suggested donation.
Poetry Performance: Enjoy a moving reading by award-winning poet and mental health ambassador Charlotte Faulconbridge. 2–2:30pm, Parish Hall café. Suggested donation.
All workshops and events are open to the public – booking is advised as places are limited. Full details and ticket links can be found at resurgenceevents.org/hartlandbookfest2025
Come along and be part of this joyful celebration of stories, ideas, and community spirit!
For further information visit our Facebook page @hartlandbookfestival or website resurgenceevents.org
For Enquiries contact Amy Lythgoe-Jones: ?01237 441293 [email protected]
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