Henley Literary Festival

Oxfordshire

Type:Festival

Various locations, Henley On Thames, Oxon, RG9 2AQ

Tel: 01491 575948

Reading a book on a deckchair by the River Thames

About

Founded in 2007, the Henley Literary Festival has firmly established itself as one of the UK’s most popular literary festivals, bringing together punters and pundits from far and wide in an annual meeting-of-minds set across its stunning riverside hometown.

Now in its 14th year, Henley Literary Festival is established as one of the UK’s biggest book festivals, with past authors including Judith Kerr, John Major, Jilly Cooper, John Sentamu and Julia Donaldson. It offers talks, Q&As, performances and workshops for adults and children featuring novelists, sports stars, historians, broadcasters and many more.

 

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Opening Times

Takes Place (28 Sept 2025 - 6 Oct 2025)

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