Welcome to the Dorchester Literary Festival

From the Festival Director – Janet Gleeson

The tenth Dorchester Literary Festival was a joyous celebration of the written word. Our wonderful patron, Tracy Chevalier joined us to talk about her fascinating new novel the Glassmaker. We were also thrilled that our line up included literary icons such as Pam Ayres, Clare Balding, Alan Hollinghurst, Jonathan Dimbleby, Kate Mosse, Victoria Hislop, Ben Macintyre and many other brilliant authors.

A huge thank you goes to sponsors, volunteers and ticket buyers without whose support the festival wouldn’t be possible.

In a few months time we will start work on the 2025 festival, which takes place 18th–25th October so remember to save the date. Meanwhile I hope you enjoy the photos of this year’s events we will be posting below very soon. Thanks to the brilliant members of the Dorset Camera Club: Peter Downton, Neil Crick, Jane Tearle, Robin Mills and Jeff Hutson.

See you next October!

Best wishes

Janet Gleeson

Download the 2024 brochure here: Dorchester Literary Festival 2024 brochure

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Last year the DLF  raised over £2000 for Weldmar Hospicecare, a charity that looks after adults in Dorset with a life limiting illness, such as heart disease, cancer, or neurological conditions.