The first Hoo’s Kids Book Fest took place in May 2012 and was opened by favourite illustrator and author James Mayhew. After a truly splendid day, James said “I believe this will become one of the truly important children’s book festivals in the UK”.
Well, the event has jumped the first couple of hurdles and has hung up it's shingle for a third year in 2014, and hurrah for that. With a tribe of children ourselves we love festivals dedicated to children's literature here at Literary Festivals UK. Live long and prosper.
When? Next festival is planned for July 2016
Who? 2016 TBA
Website? Hoo's Kids
Twitter? @hoosbookfest
Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/hooskidsbookfest
Where? BY CAR: Within a mile of junction 10 of the M1, off the A1081 between Luton and Harpenden. At the county boundary between Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire turn into West Hyde Road which is signposted to Newmill End. Turn left after 100 yards and then follow the signs to the Walled Garden. SatNav LU1 4LF.
There is NO access from the Luton Hoo Hotel to the Walled Garden.
BY TRAIN: Take the THAMESLINK route to either Harpenden (5 miles from the walled garden) or Luton Airport Parkway (1.5 miles)
BY BUS: Take the ARRIVA 321 bus service which runs from St Albans to Luton Airport and get off at Kinsbourne Green, close to the turning for Newmill End.
http://www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk
Previous? E stablished 2012
In 2013 - Philip Ardagh, Alex T Smith, Cressida Cowell & Lauren Child, Christopher Lloyd, Alex T Smith, David Melling & Hugless Douglas & more
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