A world of stories, song, and literary celebration will come to the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds this July with Wolds WordFest, a 10-day festival. From children’s adventures to talks and live performances, Wolds WordFest 2025 has something for everyone.
Families will enjoy WordFest Wizzine – where young imaginations can bloom in the Story Garden with Mr Inkwell, or embark on an ice-cream ice-spy trail in search of Gruffalo clues. Don’t miss the charming tales of woodland creatures Hari, Kettle and Ralf, shared by Woody Birch Bark.
For history enthusiasts, Wolds WordFest shines a light on the hidden stories of Lincolnshire women – from powerful medieval figures to the pioneering 19th-century women of the North Lincolnshire Wolds who shaped the region by managing land and estates.
Literature lovers will discover the poignant work of Bernard Gilbert, Lincolnshire’s “forgotten” poet and writer, alongside a celebration of writers and poets inspired by the Lincolnshire landscape and its people.
Music meets storytelling as Loretta, doyenne of Lincolnshire Dialect, brings her “Linkisheere chitter n’ jabber” to life with folk duo Nige and Teri. And The Bookshop Band will perform at Caistor Town Hall – a gig endorsed by none other than Pete Townshend himself.
For some calm, retreat into one of Wolds WordFest’s bookshop cafés. Share your favourite reads, join a silent reading session, or relax with a good book in good company.
Most Wolds WordFest events are free, but some require advance booking to manage numbers.
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