Bude Literary Festival (Patron: Raynor Winn: 'The Salt Path')

Bude celebrates all things literary, from 14-18 May 2025, when authors, actors, musicians, comedians and workshop leaders head to the North Cornish coast to inspire and delight locals and visitors alike, via the written and spoken word. Our 4th annual festival is packed with literary gems and surprises for all ages and interests....

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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory

presented by Budehaven Community School

0 BUDE: Budehaven Community School
P Tuesday 13th May, 2025
N Door time: 6:30pm, Start time: 7:00pm
. All ages
C Theatre

Siobhan Daniels 'Retirement Rebel'

In conversation with Martin Dorey

0 BUDE: Library
P Wednesday 14th May, 2025
N Door time: 9:45am, Start time: 10:00am
. All ages
C Literature

Lyric Writing Workshop: 'Rhyme & Reason'. with Gary McCausland

10.30am - 12 noon

0 BUDE: Bude Castle (The Blanchminster Gallery)
P Wednesday 14th May, 2025
N Door time: 10:00am, Start time: 10:30am
. 14 and over
C Literature

Paul Wreyford: The Fun History Quiz (1 hour)

Based on his book 'When Henry VIII Came to Dinner'

0 BUDE: Berries Community Cafe
P Wednesday 14th May, 2025
N Door time: 10:30am, Start time: 11:00am
. All ages
C Literature

Jo Moseley ''Stand-Up Paddleboarding in the Lake District:'

In conversation with Martin Dorey (after a quick paddleboard demo on the canal!)

0 BUDE: Library
P Wednesday 14th May, 2025
N Door time: 11:15am, Start time: 11:15am
. All ages
C Literature

Gary McCausland

Live on the Bandstand

0 BUDE: The Bandstand at The Castle
P Wednesday 14th May, 2025
N Door time: 12:45pm, Start time: 1:00pm
. All ages
C Music - Folk/blues/world

'Writing the emotions: a workshop' with Ellen Hawley

0 BUDE: Bude Castle (The Blanchminster Gallery)
P Wednesday 14th May, 2025
N Door time: 1:30pm, Start time: 2:00pm
. 14 and over
C Literature

The Bude Lit Fest Literary Quiz

Get a team together and book early!

0 BUDE: North Coast Wine Lounge
P Wednesday 14th May, 2025
N Door time: 5:30pm, Start time: 6:00pm
. 18 and over
C Literature

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory

presented by Budehaven Community School

0 BUDE: Budehaven Community School
P Wednesday 14th May, 2025
N Door time: 6:30pm, Start time: 7:00pm
. All ages
C Theatre

'Words-Work': A Poetry and Spoken Word Open Mic Event

Speak easy for up to 5 mins at this special Bude Lit Fest event, hosted by local author, Sam Horton

0 BUDE: The House of Chaplin
P Wednesday 14th May, 2025
N Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm
. 18 and over
C Literature

Marcus Brigstocke

Vitruvian Mango

0 BUDE: The Parkhouse Centre
P Wednesday 14th May, 2025
N Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 8:00pm
. 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
C Comedy

The Bude Lit Fest Literary Quiz

Get a team together and book early!

0 BUDE: North Coast Wine Lounge
P Wednesday 14th May, 2025
N Door time: 7:30pm, Start time: 8:00pm
. 18 and over
C Literature

Gary McCausland

'Deconstructing The Greats'

0 BUDE: The House of Chaplin
P Wednesday 14th May, 2025
N Door time: 9:00pm, Start time: 9:30pm
. 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
C Music - Folk/blues/world

Jean Rhys

An exploration with Poppy Wonnacott

0 BUDE: Castle (The Willoughby Gallery)
P Thursday 15th May, 2025
N Door time: 10:00am, Start time: 10:30am
. All ages
C Literature

Lyric Writing Workshop with James Dixon

10.30am - 12 noon

0 BUDE: Wild Spirits Wellness Studio & Cafe
P Thursday 15th May, 2025
N Door time: 10:00am, Start time: 10:30am
. 14 and over
C Literature

Ebbingford Tales

Jonathan Stamp is back again to reveal all.....

0 BUDE: Ebbingford Manor
P Thursday 15th May, 2025
N Door time: 10:15am, Start time: 10:30am
. All ages
C Walking Tour

'Greetings From Bude' a film by Tim Rolt

Plus a new short film about Jean Rhys

0 BUDE: Castle (The Willoughby Gallery)
P Thursday 15th May, 2025
N Door time: 11:30am, Start time: 12:00pm
. All ages
C Film

James Dixon

Live on the Bandstand

0 BUDE: The Bandstand at The Castle
P Thursday 15th May, 2025
N Door time: 12:45pm, Start time: 1:00pm
. All ages
C Music - Folk/blues/world

Holly Watt 'The Last Truths We Told'

It's not the lies that kill you. It's the truth.

0 BUDE: Castle (The Willoughby Gallery)
P Thursday 15th May, 2025
N Door time: 1:30pm, Start time: 2:00pm
. 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
C Literature

Patrice Lawrence 'People Like Stars'

A wise and warm story of family secrets and the power of friendship by this award-winning author.

0 BUDE: Library
P Thursday 15th May, 2025
N Door time: 3:30pm, Start time: 4:00pm
. Age restrictions are shown in the Event information and/or Ticket types
C Literature

Jacqueline Wilson

'The Seaside Sleepover' A funny, heartwarming story in the bestselling Sleepover series about Daisy, her sister Lily and their holiday sleepover. Publishing in hardback, 10th April 2025

0 BUDE: The Parkhouse Centre
P Thursday 15th May, 2025
N Door time: 5:00pm, Start time: 6:00pm
. All ages
C Literature

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory

presented by Budehaven Community School

0 BUDE: Budehaven Community School
P Thursday 15th May, 2025
N Door time: 6:30pm, Start time: 7:00pm
. All ages
C Theatre

Living Room Theatre presents 'THE END IS IN THE BEGINNING'

A compilation/remix of 13 of Samuel Beckett's plays, prose and poems. A brush with Beckett, his characters and their words.

0 BUDE: The Falcon Hotel (Acland Suite)
P Thursday 15th May, 2025
N Door time: 6:45pm, Start time: 7:15pm
. 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
C Theatre

Megan Freeman 'A Better Nightmare' (In conversation with Emily Brommel)

Sensational YA fantasy debut from dazzling new voice, Megan Freeman

0 BUDE: The Olive Tree
P Thursday 15th May, 2025
N Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm
. Age restrictions are shown in the Event information and/or Ticket types
C Literature

Sam Horton 'Gorse'

In conversation with Rebekah Fell

0 BUDE: The House of Chaplin
P Thursday 15th May, 2025
N Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 8:00pm
. 18 and over
C Literature

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