Alnwick Story Fest 2023: where stories cAme to life.

Watch this space for 2024…

On a cold, bright February morning in 2023, the inaugural Alnwick Story Fest was born.

International best-selling & award-winning authors, poets, screenwriters, Hollywood directors and musicians began spellbinding their audiences, old and young alike, with stories full of grace, power and transformation.

This was a festival of dreams with something for everyone, ably managed by an enthusiastic team of volunteers, hosted in magical venues - Alnwick Playhouse, The Alnwick Gardens, Alnwick Castle, Barter Books and Baillifgate Museum, overflowing into the town's shops, bars and cafes in true troubadour style.

May this magic carpet continue to fly us to other worlds for there are many stories yet to be told.

Watch this space for 2024…

What the authors said...

"Great audience, wonderful people running my event. Totally professional."

Michael Booth, author of The Almost Nearly Perfect People

"It was an absolute pleasure to be a part of the inaugural Alnwick Story Fest."

Liz Allard, Radio 4 Book of the Week Producer

"How was this your first festival?! A packed room of amazing families. Truly outstanding - may this grow and be triumphant, but never lose this excitement and heart."

Lisette Auton, award-winning author of THE SECRET OF HAVEN POINT and THE STICKLEBACK CATCHERS

"Fabulous venue for both events: the theatre and the garden space at the castle. I felt really well taken care of. The accommodation and the hospitality shown was brilliant."

Caroline Green, author of There's a Dog in My Brain and The Whisper House.

"The programme was really full varied and clear. I had such a lovely and engaged group at the session and folks have kept in touch since."

Mim Skinner, author of Living Together

"I was very impressed by my venue (the Great Hall in the Castle) and the support I received, both technical and otherwise."

Michael Chaplin, author of Newcastle United Stole my Heart

"Congratulations! It’s no mean feat running a festival and you’ve done amazingly well."

BBC's Janina Ramirez, author of Femina