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FRIDAY 17 APRIL 2026

Winchester Books Festival Friday 17 April 2026
Venue:  The Arc     map Categories   Books
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  Winchester Books Festival - Winchester is a city steeped in literary history and famously the resting place of one of the UK’s most beloved authors, Jane Austen. The festival is a vibrant celebration of books, authors and the power of words. Each April, the festival brings together an extraordinary line up of authors for a weekend filled with inspiration, imagination and lively discussion. From captivating fiction and thought-provoking non-fiction to enchanting children’s stories, there is something for everyone. Visit winchesterbooksfestival.com/events for full details and tickets.
Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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SATURDAY 18 APRIL 2026

Winchester Books Festival Saturday 18 April 2026
Venue:  Guildhall Winchester     map Categories   Books
Address:   Broadway, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9GH
Telephone:  01962 840820
Event:  Winchester Books Festival - Winchester is a city steeped in literary history and famously the resting place of one of the UK’s most beloved authors, Jane Austen. The festival is a vibrant celebration of books, authors and the power of words. Each April, the festival brings together an extraordinary line up of authors for a weekend filled with inspiration, imagination and lively discussion. From captivating fiction and thought-provoking non-fiction to enchanting children’s stories, there is something for everyone. Visit winchesterbooksfestival.com/events for full details and tickets.
Venue's website:  guildhallwinchester.co.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/guildhallwinchester
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SUNDAY 19 APRIL 2026

Winchester Books Festival Sunday 19 April 2026
Venue:  The Arc     map Categories   Books
Address:   Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8SB
Telephone:  01962 398046
Event:  Winchester Books Festival - Winchester is a city steeped in literary history and famously the resting place of one of the UK’s most beloved authors, Jane Austen. The festival is a vibrant celebration of books, authors and the power of words. Each April, the festival brings together an extraordinary line up of authors for a weekend filled with inspiration, imagination and lively discussion. From captivating fiction and thought-provoking non-fiction to enchanting children’s stories, there is something for everyone. Visit winchesterbooksfestival.com/events for full details and tickets.
Venue's website:  arcwinchester.org.uk
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/arcwinch
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MONDAY 20 APRIL 2026

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TUESDAY 21 APRIL 2026

Read It and Weep book club Tuesday 21 April 2026
Venue:  The Railway     map Categories   Books  •  Special interest
Address:   3 St Pauls Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5AE
Telephone:  01962 867795
Event:  Read It and Weep book club - 7pm - Join us on the third Tuesday of every month in Platform 2 for The Railway Inn’s new book club, Read It and Weep, as we sink our teeth into a juicy book (and probably enjoy a glass of wine or three!)
Venue notes: ID is required on the door. Published times may be doors rather than start times, so please check the venue's website for full details, including age restrictions and accessibility.
Venue's website:  railwayinn.pub
Venue's Facebook:   facebook.com/railwayinnwinchester
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WEDNESDAY 22 APRIL 2026

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THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2026

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SUNDAY 19 APRIL 2026

Winchester Books Festival

Winchester Books Festival

Venue: The Arc Winchester is a city steeped in literary history and famously the resting place of one of the UK’s most beloved authors, Jane Austen. The festival is a vibrant celebration of books, authors and the power of words. Each April, the festival brings together an extraordinary line up of authors for a weekend filled with inspiration, imagination and lively discussion. From captivating fiction and thought-provoking non-fiction to enchanting children’s stories, there is something for everyone. Visit winchesterbooksfestival.com/events for full details and tickets.


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