Write By The River Literary Festival, Bedford

Name: Write By The River Literary Festival, Bedford
Start: 2026-09-18T11:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-18T22:00:00+00:00
Location: Bedford Swan Hotel

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Friday, 18 September 2026

Time: 12:00 - 23:00
Venue: Bedford Swan Hotel , Bedford, MK40 1RW
Price: £12 - 18, Also Free events.

Bedford Literary Festival

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Write by the River is a new literary festival launching in Bedford in September 2026, running over several days at venues across the town. The programme brings together author talks, book signings, and panel discussions with writing workshops, Q&As, and a dedicated indie author showcase, giving both established names and independently published writers a platform.

Venue

Bedford Swan Hotel
The Embankment
Bedford
MK40 1RW

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Dates

The event runs from 12:00 to 23:00 on the following dates.
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September 18th 2026

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