Suitable for age 3 - 5
Monday 18 August 10:00 - 10:45
So… Velociraptors didn’t sit on plug adaptors? And Triceratops didn’t sit on lollipops? Well, what did dinosaurs sit on then? Join bestselling (and hilarious!) author Kes Gray for the ultimate dino-packed event with Oi Dinosaurs!…
Suitable for age 3 - 5
Monday 18 August 10:00 - 10:30
Join us for a relaxed morning story especially for your littlest readers…
Suitable for age 3 - 5
Monday 18 August 10:00 - 10:30
Roll out your picnic blankets and bring along your furry friends, for a special storytime featuring some well-known and loved bears! Storyteller Simon Radcliffe will share stories, rhymes, and songs in this bear-y fun event, perfect for all the family…
Suitable for age 0 - 2
Monday 18 August 11:00 - 11:30
Join Dog, T-Rex, Mermaid, Penguin, and lots of That’s Not My… friends for this sensory storytelling adventure for little ones. Led by Usborne’s incredible professional storyteller, Vanessa Woolf, with great songs, bubbles, and more – it will be SO MUCH…
Suitable for age 3 - 5
Monday 18 August 11:00 - 11:30
Roll out your picnic blankets and bring along your furry friends, for a special storytime featuring some well-known and loved bears! Storyteller Simon Radcliffe will share stories, rhymes, and songs in this bear-y fun event, perfect for all the family…
Suitable for age 0 - 2
Monday 18 August 12:00 - 12:30
Join Dog, T-Rex, Mermaid, Penguin, and lots of That’s Not My… friends for this sensory storytelling adventure for little ones. Led by Usborne’s incredible professional storyteller, Vanessa Woolf, with great songs, bubbles, and more – it will be SO MUCH…
Suitable for age 0 - 2
Monday 18 August 13:00 - 13:30
Join Dog, T-Rex, Mermaid, Penguin, and lots of That’s Not My… friends for this sensory storytelling adventure for little ones. Led by Usborne’s incredible professional storyteller, Vanessa Woolf, with great songs, bubbles, and more – it will be SO MUCH…
All ages
Monday 18 August 13:00 - 14:00
In the Children’s Tent today you’ll find Dads Rock with activities to keep your wee ones busy, just drop in between 13:00 and 14:00 to see what’s going on!…
Suitable for age 0 - 2
Monday 18 August 14:00 - 14:30
- Attend in person
- Learning disability friendly
Join Dog, T-Rex, Mermaid, Penguin, and lots of That’s Not My… friends for this sensory storytelling adventure for little ones. Led by Usborne’s incredible professional storyteller, Vanessa Woolf, with great songs, bubbles, and more – it will be SO MUCH…
Suitable for age 12 - 14
Monday 18 August 15:30 - 17:30
Learn about the ancient Japanese craft of Boro and try it for yourself with textile artist and teacher, Sue Crawley. In this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to patch clothes and household textiles, repairing the damages to create something new…
Full 2025 Book Festival programme is announced with key theme of Repair 
