Henley Literary Festival
What? Chi-chi literature festival that always attracts prominent writers and journalists. Big events in an intimate setting so they say. Wilbur Smith was booked in 2011 for a rare Lit Fest appearance.
The gathering also offers a Children's Festival strand which in 2011 features Gervase Phinn, Steve Hartley, Sarah Mackintosh, Arlene Philips and Johnny Ball amongst others.
When? The 2012 Henley Literary Festival will take place from 24th to 30th September.
Who? 2012 TBA -
In 2011, Wilbur Smith, Melvyn Bragg, Peter Sissions, Alan Titchmarsh, Esther Freud, Pam Ayres ,Sophie 
Hannah, Colin Thurbon, Gavin Esler, Alistair Horne, AC Grayling, Larry Lamb, Sarah Brown, Alistair Darling and more
Where? The riverside town of Henley-on-Thames hosts this 5 day event | AA Route Planner | multimap
How much? £5 to £9 for all events as a guide but check official site.
Festival Website: www.henleyliteraryfestival.co.uk
Previous festivals: Melvyn Bragg, Antonia Fraser, Craig Brown , Alexei Sayle, Max Hastings, Penelope Lively, Gervase Phinn, Andrew O'Hagan, Stephen Berkoff, Lionel Shriver and Simon Kernick, Shirley Williams, Chris Mullin and Will Hutton., Michael Palin, Craig Brown, Boris Johnson, Jeremy Paxman (bio), Charley Boorman , Michael Winner, Gavin Esler and Kate Williams, Irvine Welsh, Libby Purves, Fay Weldon, Diana Quick
2009 Festival Highlights
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