Richmond Walking & Book Festival 2026

About

Dates: 18 to 27 September 2026

Location: Various venues, Richmond, North Yorkshire

The Richmond Walking & Book Festival returns for its 21st year with a nine-day programme celebrating literature, walking and the Yorkshire Dales. The festival combines author talks, guided walks, creative workshops and community events, offering something for readers, walkers and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.

The 2026 programme features headline appearances from former President of the UK Supreme Court, Baroness Hale, and Horrible Histories creator Terry Deary, alongside a diverse line-up of authors, speakers and performers.

Festival Highlights

• Opening Event: Award-winning filmmaker Asad Qureshi shares the remarkable story of his 165 days held hostage by the Taliban.
• Baroness Hale in Conversation: Baroness Hale discusses her life, legal career and latest book, With the Law on Our Side, with historian and author Chris Lloyd.
• Festival Finale: Best-selling author Terry Deary presents his latest adult crime novel, Actually, I’m a Corpse.
• Daily guided walks through the Yorkshire Dales, suitable for a range of abilities.
• Creative workshops, including sketching and bookbinding.
• Events hosted at some of Richmond’s most notable venues, including the Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond Town Hall, The Station Cinema and Richmondshire Cricket Club.

Featured Authors and Speakers

The programme also includes appearances from Hindpal Singh Bhui, Adam Weymouth, Daniel Stables, Thomas Bell and additional guest speakers covering subjects including crime fiction, politics, travel, poetry, nature writing and personal stories.

Booking Information

Tickets are on sale now. Most events can be booked through TicketSource, while tickets for the Georgian Theatre Royal events featuring Baroness Hale and Terry Deary are available directly from the Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office.

For the full programme and booking information, visit the Richmond Walking & Book Festival website.