The festival takes place in the gardens and ground at Coughton Court, with over 600 years of the Throckmorton family's residence. The festival is intrinsically bound up with the venue - house and
gardens - and 600 years of history.
When? September. 2013 TBC . ED: No sign of literary life in 2013.
Where? Coughton Court, Alcester, Warwickshire,B49 5JA - Coughton Court is a stunning Tudor house set in 25 acres of landscaped gardens.
It provides a sumptuous backdrop to hear some of our best-loved writers talk about their work, from crime writers and best-selling novelists to tyhistorians, biographers, and authorities on art, gardens, politics and religion.
Who? TBA
How much? Adult - £8; Concessions £6.00; Childrens £4.00 (In 2011)
Festival Website: Throckmorton Literary Festival
Previous festivals: Rosie Alison, Karen Armstrong, Professor Jonathan Bate, Tracy Borman, Katie Campbell, Andrew Clover, John Guy, Ed Hollis, Michael Holroyd, Nicki Howarth, Jessica Mann, Michael McNay, Kachi A Ozumba, Anthony Quinn and Katherine Swift, among many others. 2011 Lord Digby Jones, Edward Stourton, Julia Fox, David Loades, Evie Wyld (below), Penry Williams, Henry Mayr Harting, Chris Skidmore, Caroline Moorehead, Helen Castor Childrens authors Tony Ross and Geraldine McCaughrean
If you are involved in this festival you can update or change details via the organisers page . Authors can list here.
