Althorp Literary Festival Literature and Books


Celebration of the written word, taking place against the backdrop of one of England’s most beautiful, private, historic houses.

This year's line-up includes: actor Brian Blessed, one of the most prolific and successful writers working in the UK, Anthony Horowitz, screenwriter Andrew Davies – whose most recent triumph was the BBC's War and Peace, racehorse trainer Henrietta Knight, Today broadcaster James Naughtie, journalist, presenter and Labour peer Joan Bakewell, television personality and heritage campaigner Loyd Grossman, former Governor of the Bank of England Mervyn King, comedian and columnist Sara Pascoe, historian and television presenter Suzannah Lipscomb, renowned director Sir Richard Eyre, popular Classic FM presenter John Suchet, cricket authority Simon Hughes, investigative journalist and biographer Tom Bower, veteran radio presenter Paul Gambaccini, author and biographer Paula Byrne, and one of Britain's greatest experts on Shakespeare, Sir Jonathan Bate.

The Althorp Literary Festival is a unique and intimate celebration of the written word. In its first twelve years, the Festival has been privileged to host over 300 novelists, historians, comedians, actors, politicians, sportsmen and television personalities, including Boris Johnson, Alastair Campbell, Jung Chang, Julian Fellowes, Clare Balding, Sebastian Faulks, Helen Fielding, Michael Palin, Darcey Bussell, Sir Tom Stoppard and Twiggy.

There are at least nine talks taking place on each of the four days with something to suit all interests. Complimentary fringe events include live music, poetry, workshops and performance art. There will also be pop-up shops, a variety of food and drink choices, and a spa service, courtesy of Elemis.

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Prices:
Single Session Ticket: GBP 17.50
Day Ticket: GBP 49.50
Creative Workshops: GBP 10.00

Artists / Speakers: John Suchet, Hollie McNish, Suzannah LIpscomb, A.C. Grayling, Paul Gambaccini, Simon Hughes, Henrietta Knight, Jack Cooke, The Duchess of Rutland, Father Michael Collins, Andrew Davies, Sara Pascoe, Sir Richard Eyre, Harry Parker, Justine Picardie, James Naughtie, Sir Richard Evans, Christine L. Corton, Joan Bakewell, Mervyn King, Arne Maynard, David Lough, Loyd Grossman, Charles FitzRoy, Daisy Dunn, Anthony Horowitz, Ed Halliwell, Paula Byrne, Mark Price, Sir Jonathan Price, Brian Blessed, Flora Fraser, Bill Bryson, Damian Collins MP, Tom Bower

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Date(s)30 Jun - 3 Jul 2016
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VenueAlthorp
AddressAlthorp Estate, Northampton, Northamptonshire,
NN74HQ

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Event Details

Date30 Jun - 3 Jul 2016
Time(s)11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
CostGBP 10.00 - GBP 49.50
VenueAlthorp
Althorp Estate
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN74HQ
Phone01604 770107
CategoryLiterature and Books


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