
About
Ilkley Literature Festival, established in 1973, is the longest-standing literature festival in the north of England. Running for 17 days every October, the festival features over 100 events, including talks, panel discussions, poetry readings, performances, writing workshops, and interactive experiences.
The festival attracts incredible writers across a wide range of genres and subjects. Over the years, literary luminaries such as W.H. Auden, Alan Bennett, Maya Angelou, Margaret Atwood, Ted Hughes, Hilary Mantel, and Poet Laureate Simon Armitage have graced the festival with their presence.
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