Welcome...

... to the third Henley Literary Festival, a three day celebration of the written word packed with ideas from the best minds in Britain. This year we can promise you a stimulating mix of wit, laughter, insight and imagination from more than 50 of the UK’s leading authors, poets, novelists and commentators.

Now in its third year, the festival stages up to 70 events in glorious venues, from the Elizabethan King’s Arms Barn and Georgian Phyllis Court Club to the elegant Town Hall and award-winning River and Rowing Museum. All are just a step from the river and market square in the lovely riverside town of Henley-on-Thames. Henley is less than an hour from London and easily accessible by bus, road (long-term parking provided) or rail straight to the town.

The 2009 programme

The full programme will go online in the second half of July and printed copies will be available from the beginning of August. Friends of the Festival are entitled to priority booking. Online and telephone booking (07751 210814) will be available to everyone from early August and our box office in the Bell Bookshop, 52 Bell Street, Henley, will open on September 1.

Be part of the Festival

With its stellar line-up of authors, creative writing workshops, poetry performances and special events for children, the Henley Literary Festival is a high spot of the literary calendar. If you’re a book-lover, why not join us? Friends of the festival are entitled to priority booking and membership costs just £20 a year; simply email info@henleylitfestival.co.uk

Or share in the prestige of the festival by becoming a sponsor. For as little as £250, events can be branded with the name you choose. It’s the perfect way to promote a business or associate yourself, or a friend, with the world of books. To discuss the range of opportunities, please contact Linda Gray, Executive Director, Henley Literary Festival, linda.gray@henleylitfestival.co.uk, or ring 0118 9471715.