Cuckfield Bookfest is back for the eighth year this autumn and we have a packed weekend for book lovers of all ages!
The hugely popular Literary Quiz is on Friday 27th September, the Supper at Ockenden Manor with Mel Giedroyc is on Friday 4th October and Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October are filled with interesting authors and opportunities to discover new literary voices.
With a wonderfully varied range of authors, there should be something to suit everyone – check out our events page.
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Dates for the Diary
Literary Quiz
27 September 2024
Supper at
Ockenden Manor
4 October 2024
Big Book Group
6 October 2024
Creative Writing Competition 2024 –
celebrating World Space Week
Calling all children 7-13 year olds
As this year’s festival falls in ‘World Space Week’ we invite you to submit a piece of creative writing (max 500 words) on the theme of SPACE AND EXPLORATION. Scan and email your work with your name, school, year group, and contact details to cuckfieldbookfest@outlook.com.
Entries should be written in English, deadline 24th September.
Please ensure you have a parent’s or guardian’s permission to send these details. Any personal information we collect will be used in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations 2018. Teachers can contact us to arrange multiple entries.
Support Us
This cherished festival thrives on the passion and generosity of our supporters. Your involvement, whether through financial contributions, sponsorships, or volunteering your time and talents, is the lifeblood that sustains this literary celebration.
Discover how you can become a part of this wonderful event by exploring the various ways to support Cuckfield Bookfest and become a Friend, Benefactor, Sponsor and Volunteer.
2024 Sponsors
Hurst
Adelphi
Cumnor House Sussex
Hamilton Stone
Ockenden Manor Hotel & Spa, Cuckfield
The Cockburn Charitable Trust
Cuckfield Bathrooms
P&S Gallagher
Independent State of Cuckfield
The Cadogan Clinic
Mrs Maggie Kapff
Cuckfish, Cuckfield Parish Council, Jo Jo Boutique, Marcus Grimes Estate Agents, The Wheatsheaf Inn, The Talbot, Chez Fleur
A special thank you to our 2024 Benefactors:
David and Patricia Butcher, Elspeth Chasser, Marie Dormer and family, Miranda and Richard Grainger, Eileen Carole Hayward, Bridget Keates, David Mortimer, Nicole Patterson, Marion Petitpierre, Susan Ponsford, Gwyn and Meg Price, Jeff Thompson